Mobile Lubrication Trucks for the Mining Industry: Turn-Key Service Units by Alura

A complete engineering overview of mobile lubrication trucks and semi-trailer service units used in mining operations — covering tanks, pumps, hose reels, filtration, metering systems, safety equipment and Alura’s turn-key solutions from truck bodies to full-size semi trailers.

Mining Lubrication Systems
📅 Published on 2025-11-20 | ✍️ Semi Trailer News Engineering Desk

Image: Mining-ready lubrication truck

⛏️ Why Mobile Lubrication Trucks Matter in Mining

Mining machinery operates under extreme loads, long duty cycles and abrasive conditions. Excavators, dozers, rigid dump trucks and wheel loaders burn through lubricants faster than any other industry. Stopping these machines for workshop service causes expensive downtime.

Mobile lubrication trucks eliminate this problem by delivering **fuel, oil, grease and coolant directly to machines in the field**, keeping operations running 24/7.

🚛 What Is a Mobile Lubrication Truck?

A mobile lubrication truck is a fully-equipped **on-site service unit** carrying:

• Fresh oil tanks (engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission oil)
• Grease lubrication systems
• Coolant and water tanks
• Diesel refuelling modules (optional)
• Used oil recovery systems
• Hose reels, pumps, meters, filters and safety valves

They can be built as:

• Truck-mounted service bodies (4x2 / 6x4 / 6x6 chassis)
• Semi-trailer lubrication units for high-volume mining fleets

🏭 Alura Mobile Workshop Systems — A Turn-Key Manufacturer

Alura is one of the leading global producers of **turn-key mobile workshop and lubrication systems**, offering solutions from:

• Truck body lubrication units for agile in-pit servicing
• Semi-trailer lubrication systems for multi-product high-capacity operations
• Full mobile workshop integration including compressors, generators and tooling

Alura designs, fabricates and commissions each unit internally — delivering **complete, ready-to-operate lubrication systems** tailored to mining companies across Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

🛢️ Fluid Storage & Distribution System

The core of every lubrication truck is its fluid management system:

• Separate tanks for hydraulic oil, engine oil, coolant and grease
• High-pressure pumps for long-distance hose delivery
• Flow meters for precise dispensing
• Anti-contamination filters ensuring clean fluids
• Reversible pumps for used oil suction

🧰 Onboard Equipment

• Air compressor (electric or PTO-driven)
• Power generator
• Hose reels (oil, grease, coolant, water)
• Waste oil tank with vacuum recovery
• Tool storage and service benches
• LED lighting for night operations

⚙️ Semi-Trailer Lubrication Units

For mines with large machinery fleets, Alura manufactures **multi-tank semi-trailer lubrication systems** offering:

• 15,000–35,000 L total fluid capacity
• High-flow pumps for rapid servicing
• Separate service modules for oil, grease, coolant and diesel
• Multiple operator platforms and safety handrails

🌍 Designed for Africa & Harsh Mining Conditions

Alura’s lubrication trucks are engineered for:

• Red-dust contamination control
• Extreme temperature tolerance
• Poor access roads and heavy gradients
• 24/7 operation without shutdown

These features make them ideal for mines in **Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, Mali, Mauritania and the DRC**.

📦 Summary

Mobile lubrication trucks are essential for maintaining heavy mining machinery and eliminating downtime. With its comprehensive production capability — from compact truck bodies to large semi-trailer units — Alura Mobile Workshop Systems stands out as a major global player delivering durable, reliable and fully turn-key lubrication solutions for the mining industry.

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