PRESS RELEASE: Through this programme, Cummins will deliver its most advanced and connected diesel engines to the mining industry.

The company stated that DEMS has proven to be a significant benefit to customers. For one mining customer, Cummins was able to reduce annual unplanned downtime costs by over US$110,000 per truck, and the early issue detection logic used in DEMS prevented progressive damage expenses by another US$100,000 per truck per year.

"These advancements are another step in Cummins' commitment to deliver solutions that help miners lower their cost of production," said Zach Gillen, executive director - mining at Cummins. "We have invested more than a half billion dollars developing a full line-up of Tier 4 industrial solutions and we are thrilled with the performance. Miners are relentlessly pursing lower cost per ton, and we are confident DEMS and FleetguardFIT will deliver significant value, which is why we are making this available at no cost now. Cummins is committed to delivering new technologies that help our customers be as successful as possible."

By combining advanced hardware sensors and expert analytics, DEMS allows Cummins to monitor engine system performance and deliver accurate, real-time operating information. In addition, experts at Cummins Care facilities around the globe analyse the real-time data and provide proactive recommendations that enhance equipment productivity and reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Miners taking advantage of this programme will also have visibility into filter life and oil quality. The company stated that FleetguardFIT is a first-of-kind solution designed for Fleetguard filters. It includes pressure sensors for fuel, lube, air filters and a fluid property sensor that monitors oil quality. Intelligent sensing and advanced data analytics allow Cummins experts to offer site-specific recommendations to optimise filter and oil service intervals.