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By: Sammuel MacMullin – Proven Mining Solutions Inc. When temperatures drop to –30 °C (or lower), electrical problems quickly become one of the most common reasons machines refuse to start or randomly shut down. Modern heavy equipment does not simply need cranking—electrical reliability determines whether systems boot, modules communicate, and engines are even allowed to start. Cold weather does not “weaken electricity,” but it drastically changes electrical requirements: b

By: Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Estimated Read Time: ~13–15 minutes ❄️ Winter’s Most Dangerous Fluid Isn’t Oil — It’s Water in the Air Hydraulic systems get most of the winter attention. But in deep cold, air systems quietly become the highest-risk system on the machine. At –30°C: Hydraulic oil thickens Rubber stiffens Mechanical components contract But air does something far worse — it freezes solid. And when air freezes: Brakes do not release Parking brakes

By: Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. Estimated Read Time:  ~12–14 minutes ❄️ Introduction: Winter Is the Ultimate Stress Test for Rubber Cold weather changes everything about how rubber behaves. At –30°C, hoses stiffen, seals shrink, and rubber behaves more like plastic than rubber. That’s why winter brings leaks, blown hoses, and premature wear. This week we break down exactly why  rubber behaves this way — and what you can do to prevent failures. 🧪 1. The S

By: Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. 🧊 Cold Oil Doesn’t Flow — It Fights Back Engines get all the attention in winter, but the hydraulics are what quietly take the beating. Cold hydraulic oil thickens, flow slows, pressures spike, and pumps cavitate. A pump doesn’t fail in one moment — it fails one cold morning at a time. That’s why winter hydraulic warm-up isn’t optional; it’s essential. 🛢️ Why Cold Oil Is Hard on Hydraulics As temperature drops: Viscosity

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. 🛞 Tires — One of the Highest Operating Costs in the Fleet Undercarriage and tires are two of the biggest expenses in any operation. A failed tire is never just a tire — it’s lost production, idle equipment, a rushed recovery, and sometimes a tow bill you wish you could forget. Smart tire management isn’t complex — it’s about attention and discipline. 🌡️ Tire Temperature Tells a Story Temperature is a fast, accurate i

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. ❄️ When the Cold Shows Up, Be Ready for It Winter doesn’t gradually introduce itself — one day it’s cool, the next morning everything is frozen solid. Machines are stiff, batteries drag, hydraulics are slow, and oil moves like honey. A well-prepped fleet runs  through winter. A poorly prepped fleet spends half the morning trying to start. Winter prep is about: Protecting people Protecting equipment Protecting uptime 🧊 Why C

Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. Brakes don’t usually get much attention — until they fail. Whether you’re running haul...

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. 🛢️ Grease Points – The Spots Everyone Forgets Grease is cheap. Failures from lack of...

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. ❄️ Fuel System Maintenance for Cold Weather Cold weather doesn’t just make operators...

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. ⚡ Electrical Gremlins – Diagnosing Intermittent Power Issues Few things test a...

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. 1) Main Blog Post ❄️ Coolant Systems – More Than Just a Jug of Red Stuff Ask most...

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. 🚶 Daily Walk-around Inspections That Actually Matter Before a machine moves an inch,...

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. Tracked equipment is the workhorse of mining, construction, and pipeline projects....

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. When the temperatures drop and frost hits the window, your gear needs more than a...

By Sammuel MacMullin | Proven Mining Solutions Inc. Let’s talk hydraulics—the lifeblood of your equipment. When things are running...

Rise, Shine, and Wrench Time 6:45 a.m. – The sun’s barely up, but the shop lights are already humming. First order of business? Coffee....

Off-road equipment, from heavy-duty trucks to construction machinery, operates in some of the toughest environments. Whether it's a...