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GAT Mining
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GAT Mining
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Welcome to GAT Mining
Ultra lightweight glazing that doesn’t break with best in class abrasion resistance, optics & light transmission, and is readily available anywhere in the World.
About Us
In the World of mining, glass has been the only viable product available to date for glazing requiring resistance to impact, engulfment pressures, and extremely harsh conditions.
Now, imagine a product that has higher optical values than glass, has glass-like abrasion resistance, is supplied in monolithic, unlaminated form so can never delaminate, and is virtually unbreakable.
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GATGLASS® is the disruptor to this industry, by offering the world’s only higher-performing alternative to traditional glass within the mining industry.
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Our Process
The patented GATGLASS® manufacturing process produces high-performance sheets with optical clarity that exceeds traditional glass—without the need for lamination.
Each GATGLASS® sheet is finished with a patented surface coating that delivers the same level of abrasion resistance as conventional glass. This ensures exceptional durability, even in extreme environments and applications involving windscreen wipers.
To support best-in-class service, we provide precision custom cutting tailored to virtually any profile or shape required. Our process offers multiple flexible options:
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The Challenge: Dragline Downtime Due to Glass Failure Saraji Coal Mine in Queensland faced a critical issue when a large impact shattered the front windscreen of a dragline. While the glass successfully protected the operator, the damage rendered the machine inoperable, leading to costly downtime.
Finding a replacement glass panel with the correct specifications proved impossible, as no stock was available, and manufacturing a new piece would take four weeks—an unacceptable delay for such essential equipment.
The Challenge: Persistent Glass Breakage Fortescue Metals Group faced ongoing glass breakage issues across their fleet of CAT 793F mining trucks and other heavy machinery. The problem extended beyond in-situ damage—industry data suggests that at least 70% of glass failures occur during transportation, storage, or installation.
To ensure long-term operational efficiency and safety, Fortescue required a material that offered:
Ensuring Reliable Glass Supply for Mining Operations
Background BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is Australia's largest producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal, jointly owned by BHP and Mitsubishi Development. Operating five major mines in the Bowen Basin—Goonyella Riverside, Broadmeadow, Peak Downs, Saraji, and Caval Ridge—BMA also manages the Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay. As a key player in the industry, maintaining operational safety and efficiency is paramount.
The Challenge: Global 40psi Glass Shortages For years, securing a consistent supply of traditional 40psi glass has been a global challenge, impacting mine operators who rely on stockpile coal dozers. Australian mining sites have faced similar issues, with some mines experiencing lead times exceeding 12 months. These shortages have led operators to resort to used glass replacements, potentially compromising safety and operational efficiency.
