Maximizing Productivity in Mining & Quarrying Starts With Clean Lubricants
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Mining and quarrying environments are brutal on equipment. Constant exposure to dust, moisture, vibration, and extreme temperatures creates the perfect conditions for lubricant contamination—and contaminated oil is one of the fastest ways to destroy critical assets.
At Industrial Sealing & Lubrication (ISL), we work with mining operations every day that are under pressure to increase uptime, control costs, and keep production moving. The challenge is clear: even small reliability failures can carry massive financial consequences.
Consider this:
One hour of downtime in a mine can cost up to $500,000 in repairs and lost productivity
A single equipment failure can exceed $180,000
Unplanned downtime can reduce annual productivity by up to 12%, costing operations millions each year
The good news? Many of these losses are preventable.
Why Contamination Control Matters in Mining Operations
Lubrication systems are constantly under attack in mining environments. Dust and moisture enter reservoirs, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, and engines, accelerating wear and shortening component life. As oil degrades, equipment runs hotter, efficiency drops, and the risk of unplanned failure skyrockets.
ISL helps mining and quarrying operations move from reactive maintenance to proactive contamination control, keeping lubricants clean and dry so equipment lasts longer and runs more reliably .
ISL Solutions Built for Harsh Mining Conditions
ISL partners with Des-Case to deliver contamination control solutions engineered specifically for mining and quarrying environments—where standard equipment simply doesn’t hold up.
Desiccant Breathers
Des-Case XD and KL Series desiccant breathers prevent moisture and particulate from entering reservoirs while allowing systems to breathe. Their rugged, vibration-resistant design makes them ideal for haul trucks, loaders, crushers, conveyors, excavators, and hydraulic systems operating in extreme conditions .
Off-Line Filtration Units (OLU)
Off-line filtration provides continuous, high-efficiency kidney-loop cleaning of hydraulic and gear oils. OLUs remove fine particulate and moisture without disrupting production—making them a powerful reliability tool in dust-laden, high-load mining applications .
Filter Carts
Portable filter carts give maintenance teams flexibility to clean oil during transfers, top-offs, and maintenance activities. By stopping contamination before it enters the system, filter carts help protect bulk storage tanks, mills, crushers, and loaders from premature wear .
Bypass Filtration Units
Bypass filtration continuously removes ultra-fine particulate and soot that standard full-flow filters leave behind. The result is cleaner oil, longer component life, and improved reliability for engines and hydraulic systems on haul trucks, loaders, and excavators .
Why Mining Operations Trust ISL
Mining and quarrying operations choose ISL because we focus on results—not just products:
Designed for the harshest environments – Solutions that stand up to dust, moisture, vibration, and temperature extremes
Increased uptime and production – Cleaner oil means fewer failures and longer run times
Lower maintenance costs – Fewer oil changes, rebuilds, and replacement parts
Improved equipment efficiency – Machines run cooler, smoother, and more consistently
Predictive maintenance support – Early detection of contamination issues before failures occur
Improved safety and environmental compliance – Reduced leaks, spills, and hydraulic failures
A Simple Step Toward Higher Reliability and Profitability
Mining operations don’t need more complexity—they need smarter maintenance strategies. A proactive contamination control program is one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and protect profitability.
At ISL, we help customers implement practical, proven solutions that keep their equipment running longer—so maintenance teams spend less time fixing failures and more time supporting production.
Clean oil isn’t an upgrade. It’s a necessity. CONTACT US 913.334.5823 or info@indsealing.com
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