Schlam Payload

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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12/05/2026

We’re heading to the 40th Elko Mining Expo this June, joining thousands of mining professionals from across North America at one of the industry’s most respected events.

At Schlam, we know that no two mine sites are the same. Nevada’s hard rock mining operations face unique haulage challenges, from maximising payload and reducing carryback to extending truck life and lowering maintenance costs.

We’re also excited to announce that our global product expert for Hercules, Tom Smith, will be presenting: One Size Doesn’t Fit Any: How Tailored Mining Truck Beds Unlock Productivity and Lower Costs.

This session will explore how understanding site-specific challenges has helped some of the world’s largest miners unlock measurable productivity gains and reduce lifecycle costs. Through real-world case studies from top global mining operations, we’ll show how rethinking traditional maintenance strategies and designing truck beds for actual operating conditions delivers better payload performance, improved reliability, and long-term value.

If you’re involved in hard rock mining, load and haul operations, procurement, reliability, or maintenance, this is a conversation worth having.

We look forward to connecting with miners, maintenance teams, and industry leaders in Elko and discussing how Schlam can help Nevada operations get more from every haul cycle.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums who work with us at Schlam and to the mothers across our wider community who support our teams and families every day.

From balancing work and family life to the countless things you do behind the scenes to support the people around you, we appreciate all that you do.

We also recognise caregivers and family members in all forms as Mother’s Day can mean different things to different people. Enjoy your special day.

08/05/2026

Our Hercules beetle logo is a big hit in Canada, with our Hercules-branded hats quickly becoming the must-have merchandise item at CIM Connect, Vancouver 2026.

07/05/2026

There are lots of ways for a mine to increase payload capacity, but not all of them will also meet financial objectives.

The Schlam team has a lot of experience in working with mines to analyse and test options for increasing payload productivity, decreasing costs and improving haul cycle performance.

One example was a long-life copper mine in Central Asia which achieved up to a 17% increase in payload, a 12% reduction in operating costs, and better haulage with less carry-back by changing its truck beds to lightweight, customised Hercules models.

To find out more :
https://schlam.com/news/lightweight-truck-beds-increase-mining-payload/