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THE GEOGRAPHE BLOG
Insights and ideas to challenge you to expect more from your mining assets with Enhanced Performance Parts and Specialised Tooling Solutions, to help your fleet running longer.
Collaborating with Our Global Customers for Enhanced Mining Operations
In the fast-paced world of mining, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount. Through extensive collaboration with Australian and international miners, we can address the unique...
See how we listen to our clients and solve challenges through innovation and partnership.
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A Solution to Premature Excavator Bushing Failures
Precision and reliability are keystones for operational success in a demanding mining landscape. Every excavation project requires equipment that can withstand rigorous conditions and deliver...
Improving Haul Truck Mining Maintenance with Greaseable Hoist Pins
At Geographe, we understand that the mining industry faces unique challenges, and we're dedicated to providing innovative solutions that turn these challenges into successes. One such challenge...
How To Reduce Your Cost On Mining Maintenance | Geographe
Mining operations, whether in Australia or around the globe, encounter numerous challenges during routine maintenance of their fleet with thermal lancing being a hazardous yet prevalent practice....
The Intricacies of a Mining Innovation Hub
As part of the Crownsmen Partners Australian roadshow, this Mining Now episode was filmed in our Bunbury workshop, in the Southwest of Western Australia, featuring Geographe's Bunbury Operations...
How to Increase Efficiency and Productivity of Your Workshop
In this Mining Now episode, filmed at our facility in Perth, Western Australia, our Kewdale Operations Manager, Shane Attwood, shares insights into the innovative strategies that Geographe applied to...
Improved Pin Handling for CAT 793F Haul Trucks
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, a leading mining company faced a challenge with the handling of 12kg steel OEM tray sling retaining pins on their Caterpillar 793F haul trucks. Due to the...
Aftermarket Parts' Vital Role in Mining
In this Mining Episode filmed in Perth, Western Australia, viewers will have the opportunity to hear from Geographe's CEO Sam Hyder about the importance of aftermarkets and spare parts in the mining...
Maximize Mine Site Productivity with Geographe
Approached by Western Australian salt producer and global exporter, Dampier in 2010, Geographe was asked to solve the challenge of replacing seized and corroded wheel nuts on its Caterpillar fleet...
Eliminating High-Risk Hot Works
Geographe has always been an innovator, passionate about the evolution and progression of a product.
Australian Mining Prospect Awards 2023 | Geographe
The Australian Mining Prospect Awards run by Prime Creative Media have been recognising outstanding achievements in Australia's mining sector for 20 years. This esteemed national awards program...
Embracing Innovation & Collaboration to Transform the Future
Embrace the future of mining at Austmine's highly anticipated Mining Innovation Roadshow, taking place in Perth on Friday, 1st September 2023. This event provides a valuable platform for the METS and...
Maintenance Solutions for MRO Teams | Geographe
Efficient mining equipment maintenance is vital for smooth operations and maximum productivity. At Geographe, we understand the unique challenges faced by MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations)...
The Hazards of Thermal Lancing in the Mining Industry
Thermal lancing is a widely used technique in steel, construction, and mining operations to remove worn or seized components in earthmoving equipment. However, this practice comes with inherent risks...
Enhanced Performance Parts Redefining Mine Operations
Geographe Enhanced Performance (EP) Parts for Heavy Mining Equipment OEM fleets have a history of saving miners and off-site repairers from significant impacts on reliability, safety, and operations,...
Install and Remove Colleted Pin Assemblies | Geographe
As part of Geographe’s Specialised Tooling range, Geographe has developed the Colleted Pin Assembly (CPA) Tooling Kit to support the installation & removal of Geographe’s Colleted Pin Assemblies,...
How to Apply for an Apprenticeship at Geographe
Apprenticeships are an excellent way for individuals to gain practical, hands-on experience and develop their skills in a real-world setting. Geographe is proud to offer apprenticeship opportunities...
Assisting Woodside with Additive Manufacturing
Geographe & voestalpine have undertaken work for Woodside Energy to find an innovative 3D printing solution for the replacement of stainless steel inducers on Woodside’s floating production storage...
Enhanced Performance Through Deep Cryogenic Treatment
The advanced process of Deep Cryogenic Treatment involves bringing the temperature of components down to temperatures below -180⁰C in a controlled manner. Cryogenic Processing alters the crystalline...
8 Key Ways Geographe's Agility Aids Customer Outcomes
The following key areas allow Geographe to develop and manufacture quality local products faster, keeping our customer’s assets running more efficiently for longer: 1. Common company goals and vision...
Rotable or New, How Geographe Can Help You With Link Assemblies to Suit CAT 793F Haul Trucks
With a recent global shortage of link assemblies to suit CAT 793F haul trucks (CAT ref – 2813338), Geographe has responded to this customer feedback and has in stock a fully developed and readily...
8 Commonly Asked Questions About Ball Studs to Suit Caterpillar Haul Trucks
When it comes to mining innovation, Geographe's Ball Studs to suit CAT 789 & 793 haul trucks extend the lifespan of your fleet.
Geographe IPSEN Heat Treatment: Top FAQs
Geographe has completed an install of an IPSEN Twin Lane Continuous Gas Carburising Furnace, designed for a daily throughput of up to 115 charges.
Safety & Innovation in Maintenance for Cost Savings
Comparison of Slew Drives ownership costs over time with Geographe modified planetary carrier versus standard slew drive to suit CAT 6000 series excavators TCO Upfront parts costs, downtime costs,...
FAQs on Replacement Slew Drives by Geographe
1) How long have Geographe been overhauling Slew Drives? Geographe entered the slew drive market in 2012 to provide our clients with an alternative to full OEM replacement drives on a service...
Leveraging SAP S/4HANA for Operational Excellence in Mining
With a growing legacy of serving mining companies globally, we deliver engineered Enhanced Performance (EP) Parts and Specialised Tooling solutions for OEM fleets. Our commitment to refining each...
How to Safely and Efficiently Remove Ball Studs on Your 785, 789 & 793 Caterpillar Truck Fleet
Safely and efficiently remove 785, 789 and 793 ball studs with Geographe’s patented product innovation. Geographe have been supplying ball stud kits to suit Caterpillar 785, 789 and 793 trucks for...
3 Telltale Checks to Make for Signs of Industrial Gearbox Failure
In the hustle and bustle of a fixed plant environment where all senses are fully impacted by humming and crushing machinery you could be well and truly forgiven for not noticing variations in your...
Why We Love Gearbox Failure Analysis (and you should too!)
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth… Sherlock Holmes -The Sign of the Four (1890) Failure analysis is an investigative process whereby...