Selecting the Proper Skirting Rubber for Your Application
Conveyor systems drive efficiency in bulk material transport, but too frequently a misunderstood component – skirting rubber – is the difference between success and failure for your plant. Skirting rubber is a barrier of defense: it keeps material contained, reduces fugitive dust, and defends your conveyor system from excessive wear. The choice of the right […]
How Preventive Maintenance Pays You Big in the Long Term: The KBM Pacific Method
In mining, quarrying, and heavy industries, each minute of equipment downtime hurts your bottom line and your productivity. At KBM Pacific, we believe that preventive maintenance is not only a chore, but a strategic investment that safeguards your operation, your people, and your profits. The True Cost of Waiting for Breakdowns Depending on reactive maintenance […]
OEM vs Aftermarket Crusher Parts: Why Experienced Quarry Operators Choose Quality Aftermarket Solutions
In rock crushing, downtime costs and worn parts are inevitable. Whether you’re running a quarry or mobile unit, your crusher’s components are key. So when replacements are due, do you stick with OEM parts—or switch to smarter aftermarket options? Spoiler: More and more experienced quarry operators are choosing quality aftermarket parts, and they’re not looking […]
Maximizing Uptime: Mobile Equipment Maintenance in Pacific Crushing Operations
If you’ve ever had a crusher go down mid-job—especially on a remote island—you already know: downtime doesn’t just slow things down, it can shut your entire project off like a switch. When mobile equipment breaks, it brings everything to a halt. Crews sit idle. Materials pile up. Deadlines slide. And in remote Pacific locations like […]
Stockpile Strategy: Mastering Complex Inventory in Crushing & Screening Operations
The Real Cost of Downtime Unplanned equipment downtime is one of the biggest hidden costs on any site. When a critical part is missing — whether it’s a jaw plate, belt, or idler — the ripple effect can stall production, throw out schedules, and cost thousands in lost productivity. Having the right part on hand […]
Crushing Efficiency 101: How to Boost Output with the Right Equipment
Crushing is more than just breaking rocks — it’s the unsung hero of production, the real engine room behind throughput, profitability, and overall plant performance. But let’s be real: crushing tends to get overlooked. It’s that gritty part of the process that happens in the background — until, of course, things start to slow down. […]
Hydraulic System Failures in Quarrying: What’s Breaking, Why, and How to Stop It
Hydraulic System Failures in Quarrying: What’s Breaking, Why, and How to Stop It In quarrying, your machines do the heavy lifting—literally. From crushers and haul trucks to excavators and drilling rigs, hydraulic systems are the muscle behind the madness. But as any seasoned site manager will tell you, when hydraulics fail, everything grinds to a […]
Conquering the Kokoda Challenge: Grit, Endurance & the Spirit of Tough Industries
If there is only 1 event, which is fully a trial of endurance, teamwork, and simply heroic will, the title of it would be the Kokoda Challenge. This event was inspired by the heroic campaign of the Kokoda Track battle of the Second World War and it forces the participants to their limiting peaks as […]
