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Optimizing Operational Unit Cleaning with TERRAGARD GR 640

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Industry

Mining

Challenge

In the heavy equipment maintenance sector, The Company faced persistent operational inefficiencies caused by severe carbon scaling, hardened grease in confined mechanical areas, and oil residues. Conventional degreasers were unable to effectively remove these contaminants, resulting in prolonged downtime, incomplete cleaning, increased maintenance costs, and elevated risk to both equipment reliability and operator safety. These challenges hindered compliance with industry safety and performance standards, and impacted productivity across operational units.

Results

The deployment of TERRAGARD GR 640 transformed maintenance outcomes for The Company. The water-based degreaser enabled rapid removal of entrenched carbon and grease deposits, slashing overall cleaning time by more than 50% and reducing chemical consumption by 30%. Its biodegradable, non-irritant formula ensured a safer environment for operators and supported environmental stewardship by eliminating hazardous residues. The product's quick break technology and ease of rinsing further enhanced maintenance efficiency, contributing to lower operational costs and improved equipment availability.

Key Product

Terragard GR 640

Carbon deposits that normally take a long time to clean can be removed much faster with TERRAGARD GR 640. The improvement in work efficiency is truly noticeable

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About Customer

A mining services company established in 2003 began its operations as a heavy equipment rental provider. With a deep understanding of the mining industry and strong adaptation to its customers’ work culture, the company expanded its business into mining contracting in 2005 and continues to operate in that capacity today.

In 2024, the company is entrusted with managing more than 10 job sites across Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Sumatra. Supported by over 12,000 employees and more than 2,000 units of heavy equipment, the company has also expanded its reach by establishing several subsidiaries.

With performance that embodies the slogan Safe & Strong Operational Performance, the company now ranks among the top three mining contractors with the highest overburden production in Indonesia and continues striving to become the leading contractor in the country.

The Challenge

The company’s field operations routinely faced heavy contamination on heavy equipment units, including stubborn carbon scaling, hardened grease in hard-to-reach areas, and persistent oil residues. These contaminants could not be effectively removed using standard degreasers, resulting in prolonged maintenance cycles, incomplete cleaning, increased operational costs, and a higher risk of component failure. The inability to address these issues efficiently also created challenges in meeting industrial safety standards and threatened the long-term reliability of operations.

The Solution

To overcome these maintenance challenges, the company evaluated advanced cleaning technologies and selected TERRAGARD GR 640 for its technical performance, safety profile, and environmental compatibility. This decision was supported by its water-based formulation with quick-break technology and its proven ability to penetrate and remove heavy industrial contaminants.

The application methods included:

  • adjustable dilution ratios,

  • pre-heating for enhanced effectiveness,

  • mechanical agitation for severe deposits, and

  • continuous circulation to reach confined areas.

According to Field Manager:
"The cleaning effectiveness was impressive, and chemical consumption was lower than expected. There were no safety concerns for our operators, and residue removal became significantly easier."

The implementation process also included operator training to ensure compliance with K3 safety standards and to maximize the benefits of TERRAGARD GR 640’s advanced formulation.

The Results

After adopting TERRAGARD GR 640, the company achieved measurable improvements in maintenance operations. Cleaning time was reduced by more than 50%, while chemical consumption decreased by 30% due to the product’s concentrated efficiency. Operators experienced zero safety incidents, and residue removal time dropped to under 10 minutes. Its biodegradable composition simplified waste disposal and supported environmental compliance.

Customer feedback highlighted high cleaning effectiveness, improved safety, and significant operational cost savings, positioning TERRAGARD GR 640 as a high-performance and sustainable solution for industrial maintenance.

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