Planned around your outage window
Shutdown Planning is for sites that need crusher wear parts on hand before the first bolt is loosened. We line up jaw plates, mantles, concaves, blow bars and liners with the shutdown schedule, then plan freight so parts arrive in good time for offloading, inspection and fitment. That means less idle time on site and fewer last minute runs from the workshop or store room.
Our Middelburg base is useful for central loading and onward freight into Mpumalanga, Limpopo, the Northern Cape, North West and Gauteng. For remote mines and quarries, the plan has to account for long road legs, site gate procedures, escort times where required and weather that can slow access on dirt roads.
What is included in shutdown planning
We do not just send a parcel and hope for the best. The service is built around the parts list, the shutdown date and the receiving point at site. If the mine needs complete sets, mixed sizes or back up stock split across more than one location, we prepare the load accordingly and keep the paperwork matched to the order.
- Pre shutdown review of the part list and delivery dates
- Stock holding in Middelburg for planned outages
- Order consolidation for mixed crusher wear parts
- Load securing for road freight to remote sites
- Site delivery coordination with gate, weighbridge and receiving team
- Return freight planning for reusable packaging or removed parts where needed
How the process runs from order to site
The process is straightforward. First, our team confirms the crusher type, the wear parts required and the shutdown window. Next, we check stock, reserve what is needed and plan the line haul route. If a site has restricted receiving hours, night access or a narrow offload area, we factor that in early rather than on the day.
- Step 1: Send the part list and shutdown dates through the enquiry form
- Step 2: We confirm stock, quantities and packing method
- Step 3: Freight is booked against the site window and access rules
- Step 4: Parts are dispatched with order support and delivery updates
- Step 5: Delivery is coordinated with the on site team for offload
Where a shutdown is split over more than one day, we can stage delivery so the critical items arrive first and the balance follows after final confirmation. That helps when the crusher crew discovers extra wear during strip down, which happens more often than planned.
Turnaround for remote mines and quarries
Turnaround depends on the stock position, the delivery point and the route. For stocked items leaving Middelburg, we aim to move quickly once the order is confirmed and the receiving details are right. If the destination is in a remote area, timing is shaped by road access, loading hours and whether the site needs a scheduled convoy or a single vehicle drop.
We also plan around local realities like load shedding at pack and dispatch time, site power interruptions and municipal restrictions on heavy vehicles near town centres. In winter, early darkness can affect loading and offload timing too, so we build a safe margin into the schedule where needed.
Pricing that matches the job
Pricing for shutdown planning is based on the parts list, the quantity held in stock, route distance, delivery urgency and any special loading or site coordination needed. If a customer wants all parts bundled for one shutdown, that is usually more efficient than separate deliveries, especially for remote sites.
We price the freight and handling side clearly so you know what is covered before dispatch. In practice, that means no guesswork around consolidation, load securing or route planning. If a load has to be split, or if the site changes the receiving date at short notice, we will quote the change before moving the freight.
Maintenance intervals and shutdown stock planning
Crusher wear parts are best planned against actual wear intervals, not just a calendar date. Jaw plates, mantles, concaves, blow bars and liners wear differently depending on feed size, moisture, hardness and how hard the plant is pushed. In some operations the shutdown is monthly, in others it may be tied to tonnage, liner life or a full screen and crusher service cycle.
We help customers build a practical replacement plan so the most likely wear items are on hand before the shutdown starts. That often includes a mix of primary spares and back up stock, plus enough packaging space for the site to receive and store parts cleanly. It saves time when the plant is already under pressure and the crew cannot wait for another truck later in the week, simple as that.
- Plan against measured wear, not only dates
- Keep fast moving parts ready for the next outage
- Reserve heavier items early because transport space is limited
- Match the stock to the planned shutdown scope
Key facts
| Service area | Middelburg, Mpumalanga base with freight to remote mines and quarries across South Africa |
|---|---|
| Parts covered | Jaw plates, mantles, concaves, blow bars and liners |
| Planning focus | Crusher shutdown windows, site access and delivery timing |
| Stock holding | Reserved inventory for planned shutdowns and urgent replacement needs |
| Turnaround basis | Depends on stock status, route distance and receiving window |
| Pricing method | Quoted on parts volume, freight route, handling and coordination requirements |
