BlogsJuly 29th, 2026
Bradken SmartRoller™ - for reliable production and improved on-site safety
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Bradken supplies customers in the global mining and resources market with technology solutions that support their asset management process via secure remote wear monitoring and reporting systems
Bradken SmartRoller™ is the latest technology solution from Bradken that:
- Enables remote monitoring of undercarriage roller temperatures
- Improves onsite safety
- Improves maintenance scheduling
Choose Bradken SmartRoller™ and gain these benefits:
- The real-time continuous lower temperature monitoring optimises propel times, reducing stoppages.
- Unplanned downtime is reduced, maximising productivity.
- Eliminates the need for hazardous machine interactions.
- Operators receive alerts about exceeding threshold limits of load roller temperatures in the cabin.
- Improved fleet management process.
Bradken SmartRoller™ can be seamlessly integrated with Bradken Load Rollers.
Spotlight on key features
Safety – Bradken SmartRoller™ removes the requirement for entry into the line-of-fire zone. The temperature monitoring of lower rollers happens in real-time, and the data is delivered directly to the operator in the cabin. There is no need for on-the-ground temperature measurements during tramming.
Reduced lifecycle costs - Bradken SmartRoller™ performs real-time temperature monitoring that leads to continuous tramming and faster return to production. The temperature trends from Bradken SmartRoller™ indicate wear progression. Bradken SmartRoller™ provides early alerts which enable proactive replacement, preventing failures and reducing downtime.
Proven capability – Incorporating Bradken SmartRoller™ means that lower roller temperature is monitored in real-time, which leads to improved condition monitoring capability.
To learn more about how you can improve your machine production availability and preventive maintenance scheduling efficiency, connect with Bradken technical experts today and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated about our latest offerings.
Who are the service providers offering installation of remote monitoring systems for undercarriage roller temperatures?
Bradken is a global leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing mobile plant, fixed plant, bulk handling, mineral processing, comminution, and rail equipment. Backed by over a century of experience, Bradken operates a worldwide network of sales and service centres, foundries, and manufacturing sites that support customers across the mining sector.