The Operational Excellence team have developed a Toolbox Talk that explores how selecting and using the right motors and gearboxes can significantly improve our efficiency, performance, and sustainability within our operations.

This virtual Toolbox Talk is available through Microsoft Sway, please click HERE to view it.

This version has been updated thanks to valuable feedback from colleagues in Aggregates and Asphalt operations.

This toolbox talk is to also aid Operations teams completing their site energy audits in CheckProof, which form part of our ISO 50001 Energy Management accreditation.

This Toolbox Talk covers: 

• The shift toward high-efficiency IE3 motors
• Benefits of soft starts and variable speed drives
• Strategies for right-sizing motors and reducing energy waste
• The case for converting diesel motors to electric
• Gearbox efficiency and the role of drive couplings
• Choosing the right gearbox oil
• Maintenance best practices and vendor support options