CAT 7495 dipper bucket shell being refurbished at Schlam’s Waroona workshop, showcasing modified DA3 dipper bucket lip design engineered to integrate new ground engaging tools (GET) for improved mining equipment reliability and shovel productivity.

It’s only natural to want to start getting the benefits of new equipment as soon as you’ve made the decision to invest.  But if the delivery of essential parts is delayed, it can create an opportunity for some very creative solutions. When an American miner changed suppliers for ground engaging tools (GET) for their DA3 … Read more

Schlam Engineering Draftsperson Krishma Gadhia discussing creative mining equipment design in an interview video thumbnail. Text in thumbnail reads "How is creativity the key to good design?"

In heavy engineering, creativity is not usually the first trait people think of. The industry is often viewed through a purely practical lens where performance, reliability and durability matter most. But innovative engineering has always depended on people willing to think differently. At Schlam, that mindset is embedded in how we approach design. Rather than … Read more

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