case Studies

This case study details a four-month pilot program where GreaseBoss tested its Endpoint MP2 device on mining excavators and ancillary equipment ¹ .

• Prevent major equipment failures and save over $10 million in downtime and repair costs.
• Detect critical lube system faults, like pump electrical issues, significantly faster than OEM monitoring systems.
• Identify hidden problems such as mistuned autolube systems leading to uneven greasing and incorrect timer settings causing over-greasing.
• Gain system-wide insights by indirectly detecting failures (like bypassing injectors) on components not directly monitored.  

• Eliminate costly grease-related bearing failures and associated production losses.
• Achieve exceptional ROI with $60m in forecasted annual savings from a $50k investment.
• Ensure precise lubrication with real-time data comparing planned versus actual grease volumes.
• Proactively detect equipment issues like failing autolube pumps before they cause major damage.  

A Tier 1 Australian coal mine was experiencing regular excavator pin and bush failures, costing up to $10 million AUD in downtime plus significant repair costs, due to a lack of visibility into actual grease application. GreaseBoss’s Critical Point Monitoring system provided this crucial data, quickly identifying issues like bypassing injectors and incorrect grease volumes, enabling early intervention.  

• Prevent catastrophic excavator pin and bush failures and associated multi-million dollar downtime losses.  
• Gain essential visibility into actual grease volumes delivered to critical excavator lubrication points.  
• Identify lubrication system anomalies and injector faults far earlier than standard equipment monitoring allows.  
• Reduce expensive repair costs and minimise equipment downtime through proactive, data-driven maintenance.