New Trends in Hydraulic Systems Maintenance

I’ve been noticing a shift in how we approach hydraulic system maintenance in mining lately. It seems like more companies are investing in predictive maintenance tools to catch issues before they become critical. I recently serviced a Komatsu PC5500, and the data trends were eye-opening; we detected abnormal vibrations that led to a timely valve replacement, saving the crew a lot of downtime. Has anyone else seen similar advancements or tools making a difference in their operations?

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