Every hour your crusher is down costs money. But a bad shutdown plan? That costs even more. This is why effective shutdown planning is not just important, but crucial for your operations.
At Optimum Crush, we’ve seen the real impact of poor crusher shutdown planning: missed schedules, rushed crews, wrong parts, and extended downtime that kill production targets.
Here’s how to avoid those headaches—and run shutdowns that deliver results.
1. Unplanned Surprises Are the Most Expensive Kind
A shutdown without a clear plan leads to:
- Scrambling for missing tools or parts
- Overrunning contractor hours
- Overlapping with other maintenance events
- Restart delays and test failures
Good crusher shutdown planning prevents last-minute chaos by identifying what’s needed and when, before the clock starts.
2. Align Maintenance with Inventory
Nothing halts a shutdown faster than missing parts. We work with mines to build shutdown kits that are:
- Pre-approved
- Pre-labeled
- Pre-positioned
That means fewer phone calls and less risk of “we’ll ship it tomorrow” conversations during the crunch.
3. Know the Scope, Not Just the Goal
“Change liners” is not a shutdown plan. It’s a task. Effective crusher shutdown planning involves:
- A full inspection checklist
- Part and tool lists
- Assigned roles and timing
- Contingency plans for failures or delays
We help clients scope out the work with laser scanning and wear data before the shutdown begins, so surprises don’t derail the schedule.
4. Use Experts Who Know the Machines
Your internal team is good, but outside support can make it better. Our team at Optimum Crush, with their extensive experience and machine-specific knowledge, has trained maintenance teams, supervised liner installs, and helped re-engineer chambers mid-shutdown.
Our techs bring:
- Machine-specific knowledge
- Installation best practices
- Rapid decision-making support
Because sometimes the difference between a 12-hour job and a 24-hour job is a single phone call to the right partner.
5. Post-Shutdown Reviews Drive Future Success
Shutdowns shouldn’t be one-and-done. Every event is a learning opportunity. We help operations teams:
- Review what went well
- Identify where time was lost
- Update documentation for next time
That’s how shutdowns improve. Not by accident, but by design.
Crusher Shutdown Planning Helps Prevent Issues That Crush You
You only get so many shutdowns a year. Make them count.
Optimum Crush supports your crusher shutdown planning with the parts, people, and planning experience to get the job done right—the first time.
Let’s make your next shutdown your best one yet. Talk to us today.
The Real Cost of Poor Shutdown Planning
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