Keeping Indonesia's Mining Operations Moving!

When a mining operation in North Sulawesi, Indonesia needed an urgent replacement for a conveyor gearbox, long lead times and high replacement costs posed a significant challenge.

David Brown Santasalo responded with a tailored solution: a drop-in replacement gearbox engineered to match the existing installation, helping the customer minimise disruption and maintain operational readiness.

Manufactured and delivered in approximately six months, the new helical parallel shaft gearbox is providing reliable performance on the site's conveyor system following its installation in August 2026.

At over 1.1 tonnes in weight, the 200 HP gearbox demonstrates our capability to engineer and manufacture robust replacement solutions for legacy equipment from other OEMs without the need for costly modifications. By delivering a drop-in replacement solution with a competitive commercial offering and a significantly reduced lead time, our team helped the customer minimise downtime risk, maintain project schedules and prepare for a smooth installation on their conveyor system.

Whether you're looking to replace legacy equipment, reduce lead times or improve reliability, David Brown Santasalo can help. Our team can engineer, manufacture and support replacement solutions for virtually any gearbox make or model, helping customers extend asset life and optimise performance.

Find out more about our replacement gearbox solutions and how we support operations worldwide, here: Service & Repair