Schlam Payload

19/06/2026

A big thank you to Pro Freight International for their Silver Sponsorship of Team Schlammertime in this year's MACA Ride for the Perkins.

Their support will help fund life-saving cancer research through the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, contributing to better treatments and outcomes for those affected by cancer.

We're grateful to have Pro Freight International backing this important cause and helping us make a meaningful impact.

18/06/2026

Working with the world's best miners demands on-time delivery every time, everywhere.

That's why we've built a global manufacturing footprint comprising five strategically located manufacturing hubs to ensure a reliable supply of Hercules and Barracuda attachments, built to the highest quality standards.

Form the Pilbara, the Americas, Central Asia or the African copper belt, our network is designed to keep your operation moving with:
• Faster turnaround times
• Predictable delivery schedules
• Reduced downtime waiting for critical attachments

Global reach isn’t just scale, it’s certainty for our customers.
Learn more about our global manufacturing and supply capabilities:
https://schlam.com/about-us/

12/06/2026

A big thank you to API - Advanced Performance Industries for their Silver Sponsorship of Team Schlammertime in this year's MACA Ride for the Perkins.

Every contribution helps fund life-saving cancer research, support patients and their families, and brings us one step closer to better outcomes for those affected by cancer.

We're grateful for API's support of this important cause and for helping make a real difference.

08/06/2026

One size doesn't fit any.

That was the message from Schlam's VP Business Development, North America, John Nielson, during his presentation at the Elko Mining Expo, One Size Doesn't Fit Any: How Tailored Mining Truck Beds Unlock Productivity and Lower Costs.

As mining operations evolve, standardised truck bed designs can struggle to account for the realities of individual sites. Material properties, fleet configurations, autonomous haulage systems, and emerging battery-electric trucks all introduce variables that can significantly impact payload performance, equipment life and operating costs.
The most effective truck bed isn't the standard option. It's the one engineered around the specific challenges of your operation.

Read the full article to explore the key insights from John's presentation and learn why customised truck bed design is becoming increasingly important for modern mining operations. https://schlam.com/news/one-size-doesnt-fit-any-how-tailored-mining-truck-beds-unlock-productivity-and-lower-costs/

04/06/2026

It takes more than just experience to customise solutions for mining. It demands real knowledge.

Our VP Global Products, Tom Smith has both. After more than a decade with Schlam, he’s developed customised load and haul solutions for most hard rock commodities and Australia’s toughest operating conditions. Now in Tucson with the Schlam Americas team, this knowledge is helping develop new solutions for North American mines.

Listen to Tom and VP Business Development, North America, John Nielson, talk about what this means for customers.

Want to know more?
Read our full blog post here:
https://schlam.com/uncategorized/load-haul-lessons-north-american-miners-australian-mining/

Discover 3 proven load and haul lessons from Australian mining that help North American operations improve payload, truck bed performance, safety and haul efficiency.

28/05/2026

Supply chain delays in essential parts of load and haul equipment have led to the Schlam team being asked to develop some creative solutions for customers.

It’s led to the development of expertise in modifying equipment that builds on our experience in production and refurbishments.

In one example, our team was called on to design and build new lips for DA3 dipper buckets to enable an American miner to start utilising new GET earlier than might otherwise be possible. These are complex solutions that leverage both our product knowledge and experience to ensure a safe and effective result.

To find out more
https://schlam.com/payload-case-study/modifying-da3-dipper-buckets-new-get/

26/05/2026

Innovation isn’t just about engineering; it’s about how teams adapt, solve problems, and deliver when challenges arise.

Another brand-new Barracuda bucket for a Cat 6060 is ready for freight, heading out to one of our clients in the Pilbara.

With delays on several critical components, the build required a completely different approach from our standard procedure.

The team in Waroona stepped up, worked collaboratively, and delivered this bucket ahead of schedule.

Well done to everyone involved. This is what innovative thinking and teamwork can achieve.

20/05/2026

The difference between “good enough” and game-changing is in the detail.

At Schlam, we don’t just design products, we challenge assumptions, take learnings from the field, and work with our customers to custom-design and manufacture beds that enhance their load and haul performance.

A bed doesn’t have to be square. A solution doesn’t have to follow the same path it always has. By thinking differently, our engineers uncover smarter, more effective ways to solve our customers' problems.

It’s this blend of creativity, collaboration, and real-world insight that drives better outcomes on site, especially when the stakes are high.

Hear from our talented Draftsperson, Krishma, as she shares her fresh perspectives and bold thinking and how it helps to shape the way we design. https://schlam.com/news/creativity-heavy-engineering-design/

Discover how Schlam leverages creative engineering design to challenge industry norms, optimize mining equipment, and deliver tailored operational solutions.

14/05/2026

When EGM of Product Lifecycle Services, Amit Bareja, talks about our promise to improve load and haul productivity, he takes a very long-term view.

While it starts from designing products customised for sites, it doesn’t end when those assets reach the end of their operating lives and are decommissioned. All the information gained from how products perform throughout their lives informs the design for their replacement.

It’s how the lifecycle goes full circle.

Discover how our Product Lifecycle Services can maximise your asset's productivity:
https://schlam.com/payload/lifecycle-service-and-support/


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