Turnkey Instruments SA specializes in dynamic brake testing for mining equipment. Their primary goal is to help mining clients meet strict safety compliance requirements while reducing the administrative burden traditionally associated with brake test reporting.
Before implementing AssetPool’s digital inspection software, Turnkey’s process was slow and manual:
Brake test results were printed and stored onsite.
Physical test evidence was transported back to the head office days later.
Reports were manually entered into Excel spreadsheets and then shared with mining clients.
This paper-based workflow was time-consuming, prone to delays, and difficult to scale.
Since adopting AssetPool’s cloud-based inspection platform, Turnkey Instruments SA now:
Captures and records brake test data in real-time.
Automatically uploads evidence (including images) to the cloud.
Gives clients instant access to compliance reports via a secure online portal.
This streamlined digital process supports Turnkey’s brake testing services across 58 mining sites in South Africa—saving time, reducing admin, and improving inspection accuracy.
In October 2019, a front-end loader accident occurred at a mining site. The Department of Mineral Resources required immediate proof that the equipment had passed inspection.
Thanks to AssetPool, Turnkey was able to:
Instantly retrieve the machine’s full inspection history.
Provide timestamped evidence and images confirming that the loader had been inspected earlier that day.
Help the mine avoid shutdown and maintain operational continuity.
Without digital records, this could have resulted in substantial downtime and financial loss.
Turnkey Instruments SA experienced the following benefits by digitizing their brake testing and compliance workflows:
Machine Physical Condition Monitoring
Gain a live status of equipment condition with real-time visibility into brake testing results.
Staff Efficiency & Performance Management
Technicians complete and submit inspections digitally—no more paperwork or back-office data entry.
Geo Location Tracking
Managers now have full oversight of technician locations and asset whereabouts during service calls.
Damage & Accident Reporting
Cloud-based inspection records provide immediate access to evidence needed for audits, legal requirements, or insurance claims.
Increased Revenue & Service Output
With faster, more efficient workflows, Turnkey technicians can inspect more mining equipment per day—offering higher-value service packages to clients.
For companies like Turnkey Instruments SA that support mining safety compliance, digital brake testing solutions like AssetPool offer:
Complete data transparency
Faster response times
Reduced risk of shutdowns
Improved customer trust
By embracing digital transformation, Turnkey has not only optimized internal operations, but also empowered their mining clients to stay compliant, safe, and productive—no matter the circumstances.