Building Skilled Maintenance Teams with B&D’s Specialized Equipment

Safe, efficient maintenance takes skill — and the right tools.

In today’s high-pressure mining environment, maintenance crews are expected to work faster, safer, and more precisely than ever before. But true efficiency doesn’t come from speed alone — it comes from skill. And skill requires training, hands-on practice, and equipment designed to help technicians do the job right.

At B&D Manufacturing Ltd., we believe skilled maintenance teams are built, not born. That’s why our tools — from the Multi Handler to the Evolution Jack to the Swing Shaft Changer — are engineered not only for performance, but also for training and development. When maintenance technicians understand the equipment they’re working with, they become confident, capable, and significantly safer.

Why Skilled Maintenance Teams Matter More Than Ever

Mining fleets are growing larger, more automated, and more complex. As equipment sophistication increases, so do the demands on maintenance professionals. Poorly trained crews risk:

• Increased safety hazards
• Longer downtimes
• Higher equipment failure rates
• Costly mistakes that ripple across an entire operation

Conversely, teams trained with the right tools — and trained to use them properly — deliver:

• Predictable maintenance cycles
• Consistent quality of work
• Reduced exposure to hazardous tasks
• Maximized equipment availability

Skill + the right equipment = safer, more productive mines.

How B&D’s Specialized Equipment Strengthens Maintenance Training

Multi Handler™ — Versatility That Builds Technician Confidence

The Multi Handler is designed to assist with heavy component handling and positioning, turning previously risky manual tasks into controlled, mechanized operations.

Training Benefits:

• Teaches technicians how to manage heavy components using precision controls
• Reduces reliance on unsafe manual lifting techniques
• Helps new crew members quickly adapt to complex mining components
• Provides a safer environment for practicing delicate alignment or placement tasks

When your training program includes the Multi Handler, your teams learn to work smarter, not harder — and significantly safer.

Evolution Jack™ — Teaching Safe Lifting Techniques for Modern Mining Fleets

Modern haul trucks and large mobile equipment require stable, high-capacity lifting systems. The Evolution Jackprovides the stability and ease of use that crews need to safely lift these massive machines.

Training Benefits:

• Reinforces proper load-lifting procedures
• Trains teams to identify, assess, and control lifting hazards
• Reduces risks associated with traditional lifting devices
• Builds operational consistency across shifts and crews

Because the Evolution Jack is intuitive and safe by design, trainees build good habits right from the start.

Swing Shaft Changer™ — Skill Development for Precision, High-Risk Tasks

Swinging or changing drivetrain components can be one of the most hazardous jobs in the shop or the field. The Swing Shaft Changer gives technicians a stable, engineered system to support these tasks.

Training Benefits:

• Allows crews to practice shaft-changing procedures with minimal risk
• Improves precision handling and alignment skills
• Reduces downtime caused by improper installation
• Helps newer technicians master critical drivetrain work faster

With the Swing Shaft Changer, high-risk jobs become controlled training opportunities — and teams build confidence through repetition and safe operation.

Integrating B&D Equipment into Your Training Programs

To truly unlock the value of B&D’s specialized maintenance equipment, we encourage mining operations to embed these tools into their onboarding and continuous training programs.

Best Practices Include:

• Hands-on workshops led by experienced trainers
• Scenario-based learning, using real components and real maintenance tasks
• Step-by-step procedure training, ensuring consistency across crews
• Competency assessments to validate technician readiness
• Refresher sessions to reinforce safe operating habits

B&D also offers support resources — manuals, videos, training materials, and expert consultation — to help operations build robust, practical programs around our equipment.

Stronger Tools. Stronger Teams. Stronger Mines.

Skilled maintenance teams don’t just complete tasks — they improve your operation’s safety culture, reliability, and bottom line. With B&D’s Multi Handler, Evolution Jack, and Swing Shaft Changer, your technicians grow their skill sets while performing work more safely and efficiently.

At B&D Manufacturing, we’re committed to supporting the people who keep the mining industry moving. Because when your crews have the right tools and the right training, your entire operation performs better.