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Using a digital height gauge. Metrology
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GMS Metrology Lab

Everything we design, make or build has traceable evidence back to our purpose-built Metrology Lab, which in turn has traceable evidence to Australian and International measuring standards. Metrology is the science that deals with measurement. So in short, a Metrology Lab is a specifically designed, air-conditioned metrological room containing precise…
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July 13, 2021
Sandvik DR560 drill rig
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Here’s what goes into a ground-up rebuild at GMS

You may remember our post in January announcing that GMS had added a Sandvik DR560 contour rig into the fleet. To say the rig needed a 'bit of work' is an understatement!Our team's dedication to the job, and commitment to quality has seen the rig completely overhauled and is ready…
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June 22, 2021
The 5S system of organisation
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5S to Success

From product development to operational improvements, the GMS team is continually looking to advance our methods and procedures to better service our clients. (more…)
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April 21, 2021
Salvaged Pit Viper 271 drill rig
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Drill Rig Gold

GMS have procured two more used PV-271 drill rigs, recently removed from a mine site in the WA Goldfields.One rig was a simple de-mob as it is a going concern, but the other rig was a logistical nightmare to recover. As the second PV-271’s mast was in the upright position,…
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February 3, 2021
Epiroc SmartROC D65 drill rig
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Hire Fleet Expansion

For 2021, GMS has hit the ground running with a commitment to significantly expand our Hire Fleet inventory for both wet and dry hire drill equipment.This commitment saw GMS bring two dry hire units, an Epiroc SmartROC D65 drill rig and a Sandvik DR560 contour rig, into the workshop for…
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January 23, 2021
Epiroc Pit Viper Delivery
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Epiroc Pit Viper Drill Rig Delivery

GMS recently partnered with leading supplier of rock excavation equipment - Epiroc - to deliver a new PIT VIPER drill rig into the Pilbara on a long-term drill and blast contract hire agreement.The PV-271 left GMS’ Forrestdale facilities for its 1350km journey to the Pilbara. Once on-site, technicians spent the…
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December 20, 2020