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Tough enough to thrive in the harshest of environments Steuler expands your horizons Think change. Think Breight All-electric forklift. Mine-ready. Built for heavy loads Gold, gold, gold WT Hydraulics and Festo Join Forces to Revolutionise Mining and Industrial Automation Closing the loop: How Acu-Tech supports mining with ESG in action Tecweigh: The Future of Heavy-Duty Bulk Material Weighing Your partner in strategic asset management Driving the future of the mining industry MLT New Generation Super-Screw® FRAS/Oil Resistant Oli Group: Driving innovation and reliability in mining & quarrying Titeline Drilling: Automating the future Billions of Litres, Zero Compromise: Inside Banlaw’s Fuel Management Revolution Lighting Up the Underground Engineering innovation at scale: How Innovative Mining Services is redefining safety, productivity and reliability in materials handling How DTN APAC’s inversion and blast dispersion forecasting help the mining industry Emtivac Engineering: The vacuum powerhouse behind Australian industry A simple solution to a complex problem Powering progress through innovation Leader in Manufacturing Innovation Powering Mining with Practical Solutions Eagle Forklifts: Powering Australia’s mining logistics with smarter, safer machinery The cable management specialists Australia’s spare parts distribution centre The future of mining is in Australia Securing global supply chains at CMC2025 The reality of Australia’s EV uptake The world’s first carbon-neutral lithium product Aussie mine boss – a true Australian success story Practical project support from strategy to delivery Improve worker wellbeing with a new toolkit from Edith Cowan University Liontown’s lithium liftoff Has Australian lithium been left in the lurch? 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Dredge pumps in Australia’s mining industry TOMRA’s transformative ore sorting technology Broons’ Graderoll just keeps rolling out the door Weir’s new backfill technology From fabrication to full-scale construction, Murchison Mining Services delivers exceptional results Exactly what you need when you need it Bringing you our world of expertise Quest Maritime Services delivering confidence at sea Dy-Mark mine marking toluene free Oli Group: Driving innovation and reliability in mining & quarrying Transmission repairs and replacements made easy Industrial and marine solutions hire fleet with purpose-built winches and power units How DTN APAC’s inversion and blast dispersion forecasting help the mining industry Steuler expands your horizons Gold, gold, gold Donaldson powers up mining filtration with new dust extraction and air solutions For the next generation of mining The industry leader in OTR and LME tyre management ISUZU FX range squares-up for heavy-duty battle Aerial solutions for mining and exploration The value of experience Driving drilling innovation for more than 40 years Leading Australia’s seismic future with eVibe innovation Supporting smarter mining decisions New technology for near surface exploration Precision drilling Australia’s latest rig rebuild PDR05 Driving excellence in exploration and mine site geoscience Innovators in geophysical exploration Innovative high-tech modular plants Bringing home the medal Protoblast – Take control of your blasting process Coral Sea Resort – Real Rewards for Real Work Titanium prospects Building an empire The titanium titan How can investment grow amidst supply chain woes? TechConnect Coal Comfort Turning waste into wealth ASPEC Engineering and the Amrun Project Australia’s specialised electrical experts The creative construction company World-class material handling solutions Cape-ital gains Australasia’s premier geoscience event AusIMM’s parallel conference debut Digitalisation in mining explored Uranium miner looks to produce with ‘invisible mining’ method For the next generation of mining The Australian Mining Review September 2025 Edition

Tough enough to thrive in the harshest of environments

tough enough to thrive in the harshest of environments

As the world’s first conveyor bearing isolator designed specifically for mining, the LabTecta® 66PB-HD has proved itself big enough and tough enough to survive extreme conditions.

Manufactured to fix the most common bearing failure on a mine, the uniquely dual certified LabTecta® 66PB-HD has already saved one company millions of dollars in repair work.

With no need for any costly external support system, it reduces oil use, increases reliability, keeps out contaminants, such as dust and water and boasts significantly improved energy efficiency.

Utilising LabTecta®66 contamination prevention technology has been proven to extend bearing and equipment life, improve lubrication retention as well as lower energy consumption.

Just how tough is the LabTecta® 66PB-HD?

Developed in collaboration with end users in conveyor applications, the innovative design was undertaken with a world leading mining organisation and subjected to maximum levels of stress.

The LabTecta® 66PB-HD proved itself capable of flawless operation during these months of testing in extreme conditions.

Hauling rocks immense distances resulted in dust and water ingress, contributing to regular bearing failure, costing days of downtime and millions of dollars in repair work at the mine.

The heavy duty LabTecta® 66PB-HD, which is almost three times the size of the previous product, resists the corrosive environment and allows no water penetration.

Companies no longer need to worry about contamination from dust suppression systems and can now even use high-pressure hoses to keep equipment clean without the risk of water creeping in — avoiding costly downtime and repair work.

The product has been independently certified to exacting IP66 standards by Simtars (Australia) and Global (CML), and seal performance remained reliable even during heavy duty maintenance activities.

Leaving no stone unturned, AESSEAL® has also conducted its own extensive internal examinations, including static and dynamic low and high-speed tests, ensuring performance and reliability under a range of operating conditions.

What about the cost?

The LabTecta® 66PB-HD is energy efficient and designed for easy and cost-effective repair. The main metal components are reusable and only the face shield, elastomers and consumable parts need to be replaced during servicing, further reducing downtime and expenditure.

What’s more, there is no sacrifice when it comes to performance as the LabTecta® 66PB-HD incorporates the latest in LabTecta 66 sealing technology to overcome past design limitations and deliver robust production. This technology has been proven to increase equipment reliability in pumps, electric motors, fans, pillow blocks, steam turbines and gearboxes — making it ideal for operations looking for long-term value.

The LabTecta® 66PB-HD has also been engineered to absorb angular and radial misalignment without the need for additional maintenance intensive lubrication systems and — unlike traditional bearing isolators that rely on tight clearances that can lead to clogging and binding — it is built for durability.

Traditional designs and labyrinth rings use large clearances to accommodate misalignment but provide poor contamination protection, wear out quickly and require frequent maintenance if oil lubricated.

Eliminating the need for a constant oil lubrication system means a significant reduction in consumption which, across sites with multiple installations, can translate into substantial cost savings and a reduction in environmental impact.

The LabTecta®66PB-HD’s advanced and proven technology addresses the root cause of more than 50% of bearing failures.

Still in any doubt?

You shouldn’t be — any concerns you may have will be eliminated by multi award-winning AESSEAL’s robust global support service, which includes local stock availability, rapid response times, expert technical support and full installation assistance.

AESSEAL® is a world leader in equipment reliability innovation and implementation, providing practical and effective solutions that address the key issues of rotating equipment failure. On-site reliability programs are tailored to suit both individual sites and businesses with multiple locations. AESSEAL® continuously and consistently improves plant operating efficiency in thousands of plants worldwide.

As one of the leading specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and seal support systems, AESSEAL® operates from more than 100 countries across the world and has a long and respected relationship with the mining and minerals industry.

The company has supplied sealing solutions in some of the most abrasive and challenging environments, pursuing excellence and continuous improvement in all areas.

Its core values are customer service and value maximisation, technical excellence and environmental value.

As the world’s first conveyor bearing isolator designed specifically for mining, the LabTecta® 66PB-HD delivers on all four — and much more.

 

Find out more about LabTecta 66PB-HD and other AESSEAL® products and services at www.aesseal.com