GET Trakka
Sensor-based monitoring system for mining ground engaging tools.
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GET Trakka develops a sensor-based loss detection and monitoring system for the mining industry. The company's core product is an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform that uses embedded wireless sensors in Ground Engaging Tools (GET), such as the teeth and shrouds on excavator buckets. This technology provides real-time detection and alerts for component breakage or loss, enabling operators to stop digging immediately and preventing lost parts from damaging downstream equipment like crushers. The system helps clients reduce operational downtime, avoid costly crusher events, optimize maintenance schedules, and enhance site safety.
The GET Trakka system uses rugged RFID sensors inserted into GET components to monitor their status. If a part breaks off, the system sends an immediate in-cab alarm to the operator. A portable reader can then be used to quickly locate the detached component on the ground for rapid recovery. Beyond loss detection, the platform collects data on bucket scoops, temperature, and G-forces, allowing for predictive analysis of component wear and forecasting remaining life to inform maintenance schedules.
Founded in Balcatta, Western Australia, in 2011 by Ian Hamilton, an instrumentation specialist, GET Trakka was created to solve the significant operational problem of lost GET causing millions of dollars in downtime. Hamilton developed the concept after identifying a need for a more reliable solution than existing vision-based systems. The company gained early interest from major mining corporations like BHP and Rio Tinto. In November 2020, GET Trakka and its intellectual property were acquired by CR (formerly CQMS Razer), a major manufacturer of mining equipment, which has since been integrated into CR's digital technology division, CR Powered by Epiroc. The acquisition was part of CR's strategy to expand its portfolio of technology-enabled solutions for the mining sector.
Keywords: ground engaging tools, GET loss detection, mining technology, IoT sensors, asset monitoring, equipment maintenance, operational productivity, crusher damage prevention, real-time alerts, component tracking, predictive maintenance, sensor technology, Ian Hamilton, CR Mining, mine safety, excavator monitoring, RFID tracking, industrial IoT, resource sector technology, asset management