PERTH AUSTRALIA – Market leading load and haul attachment specialist, Schlam, has announced the development of a comprehensive range of in-house engineered installation kits for mining truck beds and buckets, providing customers with a complete end-to-end solution for attachment supply and installation.

The new installation kits are being developed as part of a significant three-year product development program and will be compatible with all major OEM mining equipment manufacturers.

The first truck bed installation kits are expected to be available from Q4 this year.

The kits will be bundled with Schlam’s truck bed and mining bucket products, creating a streamlined procurement and installation process for mining operations while reducing the need to coordinate multiple suppliers.

Schlam Executive General Manager, Product Lifecycle Services, Amit Bareja said the initiative was a natural extension of the company’s position as the market leader in load and haul attachments.

“As a load and haul attachment specialist, it makes sense for Schlam to produce and sell these products, as they are required every time one of our truck beds or buckets is installed on a machine,” Bareja said.

“From a customer perspective, they’ll no longer need to deal with multiple suppliers, as kits will be bundled with our products, saving them both time and money.”

“In addition, these product bundles will mean extended warranty options are available.”

The installation kits will be supported by Schlam’s global service and support network, with stock held locally, and available, to minimise lead times and maximise equipment availability.

“Unlike many parts suppliers, our customers know we have a comprehensive service and support network to back them up.” Bareja said

The initiative reinforces Schlam’s strategy of providing customers with a one-stop shop for load and haul attachment solutions, from design and manufacture through to installation and ongoing aftermarket support.

The first phase of the rollout will focus on truck bed installation kits, with additional products to be introduced as the development program progresses.