Wearpact Light delivers exceptional GET wear life in Southeast Asian Gold Mine

Background

Location
Philippines

Commodity
Gold

Machine
LHD

Make & Model
ST1030

Overview

A Gold Mine in the Philippines sought a tougher, longer‑lasting GET solution for their ST1030 loader. Their existing system was not delivering the wear life needed to support production efficiency. CR partnered with Epiroc Philippines to trial Wearpact Light—aiming to reduce downtime, extend component life, and improve overall bucket performance.

Approach

To ensure a seamless trial, CR deployed two specialists to the mine site to lead the installation of the Wearpact Light lip system. The visit included:

Guided installation and removal training for the GET Hands-on coaching for the maintenance team Best-practice tips for accurate inspection and wear
tracking.

Throughout the campaign, CR and Epiroc worked side-by-side, conducting fortnightly inspections and detailed wear measurements to optimise performance and plan targeted interventions.

Figure 1 – Wearpact Light installed on ST1030.

Results

The trial delivered outstanding outcomes—well above the customer’s expected wear life.

2,757 Hours of Total GET Wear Life
Through careful monitoring and proactive maintenance, the GET achieved 2,757 operating hours and extending the life of the full GET set.

Extended Life Through Strategic Component Replacement
Data gathered during inspections enabled CR to recommend two timely end-blade changeouts, which substantially prolonged the complete GET campaign without compromising performance.

Zero Lost Shroud Events
Wearpact Light maintained exceptional reliability across the entire trial, with no lost shroud events recorded.

“The Wearpact Light GET passed our expectations delivering 2,757 Hours of Total Wear Life.”

Hannah Sabih – Product Category Manager – Digital Mining Services & Underground

Figure 2 – Pictured early in the campaign.

Customer Impact

Longer GET life and reduced replacement frequency
Greater operational consistency with fewer unplanned stoppages
Improved maintenance planning through dependable wear data
A smoother, more efficient GET cycle supporting ongoing production targets

Conclusion

The Wearpact Light trial demonstrated the strength of CR’s integrated approach—combining robust GET design with expert on-site support and proactive monitoring. For the Gold Mine, the result was a safer, more efficient, and more cost-effective GET solution that exceeded expectations from the very first campaign.

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