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Choosing the Right Third-Party Company for Equipment Inspections and Brake Testing on TMM's


In the trackless mining industry, ensuring that machinery operates safely and efficiently is crucial. Regular equipment inspections and brake testing are vital components of a robust maintenance program. Selecting the right third-party company for these services requires careful consideration.


Here’s some key factors to why Gear Industries should be your first choice when in need of a company who does professional and independent third-party inspections and brake testing.


20 Years Experience and excellent Reputation 


Gear Industries has an excellent track record with the coal mines in and around Mpumalanga since 2003, and is a reputable company with extensive experience in trackless mining machinery inspections, equipment inspections, brake testing, Lux testing, as well as Lifting machinery inspections. Our services are recommended and required by most of the top mining clients such as Thungela, Exxaro, Seriti, Glencore and many more.


Competent staff


All the Gear Industries Assessors and brake test Technicians are qualified, trained & certified, and highly experienced in the selected fields. They are well adverse with the South African national standards for equipment inspections, brake testing and lux testing which ensures commitment to compliance and encourages service of excellence.


Comprehensive Services


Gear Industries offers a full range of safety compliance services. This includes not just TMM Tagging and brake testing but also Lux testing, Load testing, lifting machinery inspections, service exchanges, safety equipment installations, visual inspections on all types of equipment and tools, as well as road worthy and additional safety assessments that are crucial for mining machinery and safety compliance training.


Customized Approach 


Different types of trackless mining machinery may have unique inspection and testing requirements. With Gear Industries’ familiarity and experience with every type of TMM over the past 20 years, we can easily tailor our services to meet a client’s specific needs, which ultimately provides better outcomes for both the client and the operators.


State-of-the-Art Equipment


Gear Industries only use modern, well-maintained and calibrated equipment—like the SIMRET Brake test machine which delivers accurate results to within 0.5% and designed to be used in a range of conditions and environments. The SIMRET 3000 delivers accurate results regardless of ground conditions, vehicle speed or gradient.


Compliance with Regulations


The services Gear Industries provide, ensures that the contractors understand and complies with local safety regulations and mining industry standards. This is essential as employers can face some serious legal ramifications and even incidents if their equipment doesn’t meet the legal safety requirements.


Documentation Practices


Gear Industries is a reliable service provider with a solid documentation system in place for the recordkeeping of inspection and testing registers as well as certificates, which is critical for maintaining compliance and operational history.


Documenting Inspection Records


Accurate record-keeping is imperative for compliance and safety management in mining operations. When documenting inspection records, Gear Industries ensures the following:


- Complete Data Entry: Each inspection is documented thoroughly, including the serial number of the equipment, the date of inspection, findings, and any necessary corrective actions. As proof of quarterly inspections, watermarked colour coded tags are used on equipment and TMM’s and certificates are issued for each inspection or test when passed.

- Digital and Physical Copies: Maintaining both digital and physical copies of records is an important document control method to ensure the safekeeping of records. The Gear Industries document system allows easy retrieval of information while ensuring that sensitive data remains secure.

- Regular Updates: Inspection records should be regularly updated and reviewed to track equipment conditions over time. Through the Gear Industries document system, we can help identify recurring issues on equipment and TMM’s to assist the client with continuous improvement and to implement maintenance schedules as required.


Calibration of the SIMRET Brake Test Machine


Calibration of our SIMRET brake test machines is done annually by Turnkey-Instruments as it is a critical component of reliable brake testing. Our original calibration certificates are kept safe at our office, and copies are sent with our brake test technicians.


Conclusion 


Using Gear Industries services, you can be sure of the enhancement of the safety and efficiency of your trackless mining operations through proper equipment inspections and brake testing, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring your equipment is up to standard to safeguard your fleet. Continuous improvement is what we stand for and that is why our services are focused on compliance with the necessary safety regulations & standards in order to avoid unnecessary incidents and prosecution.


Our prices are better, our services the best and your time will always be important to us.

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