With mining equipment and material handling, downtime doesn’t give warnings—and it doesn’t wait for parts to arrive.
A single failure can stop production instantly. Crews stand idle. Material stops moving. Costs start piling up by the minute. And in many cases, the biggest issue isn’t the breakdown itself—it’s how long it takes to get back up and running.
That’s where having the right parts—and the right partner—makes all the difference.
The Real Problem Isn’t the Breakdown—It’s the Delay
Equipment is built to work hard, and over time, wear is inevitable. Chains stretch. bearings wear. shafts fatigue. belts take abuse.
Breakdowns happen. That’s part of the industry.
But what turns a small issue into a major problem is:
- Waiting days (or weeks) for parts
- Scrambling to find a supplier
- Paying premium costs for expedited shipping
- Losing production while equipment sits idle
In reality, most downtime is extended—not caused—by parts delays.
Built to Keep You Running: Parts When You Need Them
At Cogar Manufacturing, we understand what downtime costs. That’s why we’ve built our operation around fast access to parts for the equipment we build.
We stock and support:
- Feeder breaker components
- Chain and flight assemblies
- Crusher components
- Structural and wear parts
- Custom-machined replacements
And because we manufacture in-house, we don’t just supply parts—we can produce and rebuild critical components quickly.
Supporting Your Entire System—Including Conveyors
Material handling systems don’t operate in isolation. Your feeder breaker, crusher, and conveyor system all depend on each other.
That’s why Cogar also supports belt conveyor systems with the same urgency and capability.
From:
- Drive components
- Wear parts
- Structural repairs
- Custom replacements
We ensure your belt conveyor line keeps moving—because when conveyors stop, everything stops.
Unplanned mining downtime across material handling equipment can quickly escalate costs, but having dependable parts on hand helps minimize disruptions and restore productivity faster
More Than Parts—A Plan for Uptime
Having access to parts is critical—but planning ahead is even better. Downtime with mining or material handling
We work with customers to:
- Identify high-wear components
- Recommend critical spare parts to keep on-site
- Schedule rebuilds before failures happen
- Reduce emergency downtime situations
The goal isn’t just to fix problems—it’s to prevent them from becoming costly disruptions.
When Downtime Hits, Speed Matters
When something goes down, you don’t need:
- A generic supplier
- A long lead time
- A back-and-forth quote process
You need:
✔ Fast answers
✔ Available parts
✔ A team that knows your equipment
That’s what Cogar delivers.
The Cost of Waiting vs. The Value of Being Ready
Every hour of downtime costs:
- Lost production
- Idle labor
- Missed deadlines
- Increased stress on your operation
Having the right parts ready—or a partner who can deliver them quickly—turns hours of downtime into minutes.
Why Cogar Parts & Service
Cogar Manufacturing is built around keeping your operation running:
✔ Parts for all Cogar equipment
✔ Conveyor system support
✔ Fast turnaround machining and rebuilds
✔ After-hours service when it matters most
Breakdowns are inevitable.
Extended downtime is not. With the right parts—and the right partner—you can keep your operation moving, no matter what.
Contact Cogar today for all your mining and material handling part needs!