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Results

  • Inspection completed safely and without interruption to operations

  • Detailed reporting enabled Rio Tinto to plan liner replacements in advance of the next shutdown

  • Rope access saved an estimated 24 hours of scaffolding time per bin compared with conventional access

  • Framework established for ongoing inspection program to optimise maintenance cycles and reduce risk of conveyor damage from failed liners

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Solution

  • Deployed rope access technicians to carry out full visual inspection of all bin liners

  • Captured detailed liner condition data and compiled comprehensive reporting for the client

  • Identified wear trends and provided recommendations for future maintenance planning

  • Established framework for a structured inspection program linking wear to material throughout

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Challenges

  • Access to Screen House Bins required safe methodology with minimal disruption to production

  • Need for accurate liner condition data to support shutdown planning and prevent unplanned failures

  • Traditional scaffold access would have extended the programme and increased costs

rope access wear liner inspection

Project

Overview

At the Hope Downs 1 Mine Site, Rio Tinto Iron Ore required an inspection of Screen House Bin wear liners to support shutdown planning. Geovert deployed rope access teams to complete the inspections safely and efficiently without the delays of scaffold access. The works provided the client with detailed reporting on liner condition, supporting asset management and operational planning for future shutdowns.

RIO Tinto Wear Liner Inspection | AUS

Rope access inspection of wear liners to support shutdown planning and maintenance optimisation
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