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HMS: Powertrain Specialists Since 1972 The global mining equipment market is on a trajectory that would have seemed improbable just five years ago. Industry analysts now project the sector will reach $194 billion by 2033, driven by an insatiable appetite for critical minerals, fleet modernization mandates, and the sheer physical toll that record-production schedules inflict...Continue reading→

HMS: Powertrain Specialists Since 1972 A torque converter doesn't send a warning email before it fails. One shift it runs hot. The next shift, stall speed drops. By the third shift, a $4 million haul truck sits dead on a mine haul road, blocking traffic, burning idle labor costs, and hemorrhaging revenue at rates that...Continue reading→

HMS: Powertrain Specialists Since 1972 The world needs copper, lithium, and rare earth elements at volumes that didn't exist in planning models a decade ago. Governments are stockpiling critical minerals, automakers are locking in long-term supply agreements, and mining companies are greenlighting expansion projects at a pace not seen since the commodity super-cycle of the...Continue reading→

Hydromechanical: Expert Powertrain Solutions for Heavy Industry When a heavy equipment transmission fails, equipment managers face one of the most consequential financial decisions in fleet management: rebuild vs replace transmission whether to rebuild the existing unit or replace it entirely. The wrong choice can mean tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary expenses, extended downtime,...Continue reading→

Hydromechanical: Expert Powertrain Solutions for Heavy Industry The numbers are staggering. When a haul truck transmission fails at a mining operation, costs can reach $260,000 per hour in lost productivity. For construction companies, a single day of unexpected equipment downtime costs $5,000 to $15,000 in lost productivity alone—before repair bills even enter the equation. These...Continue reading→

Hydromechanical: Expert Powertrain Solutions for Heavy Industry Dana Spicer transmissions have powered heavy equipment across mining, construction, and industrial applications for decades. These robust powershift units handle everything from light-duty material handling to mining-class haul trucks operating in the world's most demanding environments. When these transmissions require service, the difference between specialized expertise and general...Continue reading→

Hydro-Mechanical Specialties: Powertrain Excellence for Over 50 Years The world needs more copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements than mining operations can currently produce. Electric vehicle manufacturing alone requires three to four times more copper per vehicle than conventional automobiles. Grid infrastructure expansion demands millions of kilometers of copper wiring. Wind turbines and solar...Continue reading→

Hydromechanical Specialties: Keeping Mining Equipment Running Since 1974 The mining industry faces a mining workforce crisis that extends far beyond recruitment challenges. As experienced maintenance technicians and equipment operators retire in unprecedented numbers, decades of institutional knowledge about powertrain systems, hydraulic components, and drivetrain maintenance disappears from operations. This knowledge drain creates immediate equipment reliability...Continue reading→

Hydro-Mechanical Specialties: Powertrain Excellence for Over 50 Years The mining industry stands at a critical inflection point. Global demand for copper, lithium, and rare earth elements is accelerating at rates that existing operations struggle to meet, yet equipment reliability continues to undermine production targets across surface and underground mines worldwide. When transmissions seize, torque converters...Continue reading→

When a wheel loader transmission fails on a Monday morning, the repair invoice represents only a fraction of the actual damage. The true cost encompasses idle operators drawing full wages, concrete trucks turned away from the site, subcontractors demanding compensation for schedule disruptions, and project managers scrambling to explain delays to owners already nervous about...Continue reading→