Modern Quarrying Q4 2023

Pilot Crushtec continues to invest in the multiskilling of their technicians to enable them to diagnose and set up machines quickly and safely.

CRUSHING AND SCREENING

Crushing and screening on mines and quarries often entails 24/7 operations where downtime is out of the question. The importance of skilled customer support technicians in maintaining high machine uptime cannot therefore be stressed enough, states Jorge Abelho, Director Technical Support at Pilot Crushtec International. THE IMPORTANCE OF SKILLED CUSTOMER SUPPORT TECHNICIANS IN CRUSHING AND SCREENING

“G iven that South Africa is a major global producer of several minerals such as gold, platinum group metals (PGMs), chrome and manganese, amongst others, it is vital that the crushing and screening sector plays its part in keeping the industry running smoothly,” Abelho says. “Skilled customer support technicians are therefore a non negotiable in crushing and screening operations.” Given that these Pilot Crushtec individuals spend most of their time at different sites and environments, customer support technicians

develop profound knowledge of machines and applications. Crushing and screening customers, says Abelho, should therefore tap into this knowledge bank for advice on equipment setup, operation and efficient maintenance. This helps minimise equipment failures and subsequent downtime which, by its very nature, is costly. With the crushing and screening industry constantly evolving on the back of advancements in technology, Pilot Crushtec invests heavily in training to keep its customer support technicians up to date with the latest equipment and industry trends.

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