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Equipment downtime cannot afford in mining operations as in most cases, mining sites are in remotest of locations and it may consume a lot of time in maintenance of the equipment. It is important to keep the mining equipment perfect in operation as they operate in extreme conditions. The use of right lubricant is important to keep the hydraulic systems work efficiently in harsh environment, keep the engine cool and do a productive performance.<p></p><p> In India, the prospects of lubricants industry is growing with increased pace in infrastructure developments and mining operations. With Coal India aiming 1 billion tonne coal output by 2020, and non-coal mining operations are picking up, increased use of mining equipment is on the cards and there is a renewed demand for lubricants for these equipment. Lubricant manufacturers are focusing on speciality lubricants with added features that suit the operations in harsh and extreme conditions. According to industry input, growth in the Asia-Pacific mining industry is expected to drive the global mining lubricants market from 2016 to 2021. The mining lubricants market in India was valued at $120.3 million in 2016, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4 per cent from 2017 to 2022. </p><p> Automatic lubrication is becoming a must in mining equipment to improve productivity and efficiency. Improper lubrication results in increased operational cost and downtime. Automatic lubrication systems reduce the number of breakdowns due to equipment failure. The use of automation helps increase the production rate, reduce labour cost, and improve worker safety and product quality. Read the Special Focus for more details on lubricants used in mining equipment, the new trends in the market and products and solutions offered by lubricant players.</p><p> Attachments play a vital role in the multi-utility of an equipment and help in increase productivity. The case study on MB Crusher drum cutter explains how this attachment on an excavator helped in demolishing and rebuild a structure. The article on Safety explains Kollmorgen's safe brake solution on drive-based technology.</p>