The importance of having the backing of a strategic partner at your mine. / Chevron: THE PERFECT UPGRADE FOR YOUR MINING EQUIPMENT

Every hour of operation counts; having a predictive maintenance program is just the starting point for success.

Mining is an industry where every decision directly impacts productivity. Equipment downtime due to an unexpected failure represents far more than just repair time; it involves financial losses from halted production, operating costs, pressure to meet project timelines, and risks to your company's reputation. In Mexico, mining operations face some of the most demanding environments for machinery, characterized by long shifts, extreme loads and temperatures, and conditions involving excessive dust and humidity. Under these conditions, predictive maintenance becomes a key tool for protecting an operation's most important assets. Today, mining companies seek much more than just a lubricant. They need solutions that increase equipment availability, optimize maintenance costs, and extend the service life of components that are expensive to replace. Reliability has become a key indicator of competitiveness.

In this context, a comprehensive lubrication strategy can make all the difference. Using products formulated to withstand extreme loads, maintain system cleanliness, and provide constant wear protection helps reduce premature failures, minimize unscheduled downtime, and maintain more efficient operations over extended work cycles.

However, lubricant performance also depends on the quality of the product when it reaches the equipment. Particulate contamination is a leading cause of failure in hydraulic systems and high-precision components. That is why Chevron offers a full line of ISOCLEAN-certified products, guaranteeing integrity from manufacturing and transport through to dispensing into the machinery. Additionally, the LubeWatch program establishes a schedule for regular fluid analysis to identify contamination or premature oil degradation, thereby optimizing drain intervals. Chevron offers a portfolio specifically designed to protect the essential components of mobile equipment in the mining industry; here are a few examples:

Delo 400 XLE SB 15W-40: A semi-synthetic, heavy-duty diesel engine lubricant that provides reliable protection against wear, soot, and oxidation, supporting extended service intervals.

Chevron Rando HD and Rando HDZ: These provide outstanding protection for hydraulic systems operating under high pressures and severe conditions.

Delo TorqForce: A line of fluids for transmissions, final drives, torque converters, and wet brake systems that help maintain efficient operation even under extreme loads.

Delo ELC: An antifreeze/coolant for heavy-duty diesel engines that offers excellent control over corrosion, cavitation, and the formation of harmful deposits; it is compatible with cooling systems used by manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Volvo, John Deere, and MTU, among others.