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How useful would historical data be when conducting an Inspection?

How useful would it be to have the previous inspection results displayed when completing the current undercarriage inspection and measurements. The screenshot seen below is the TrackTreads mobile application used for recording undercarriage inspection results in the field. The previous inspections results are displayed below each component including the tool used, actual measurement and percentage […]

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Training to become an Undercarriage Inspector takes real grit

TrackTreads have now been providing undercarriage training to inspectors for the last 12 months. This enables customers with large tracked fleets and mine-sites wanting to manage their own undercarriage with the necessary skill set internally to be able to measure correctly and accurately. Many customers already manage their own tyres and rims and are looking

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Undercarriage Management is as important as Tyre Management

Undercarriage inspection and management is more complicated than tyre management, yet is just as important; and in some cases more important. Undercarriage consists of more parts, which means more points of possible failure. Good management and regular inspection of these parts goes a long way towards mitigating this increased complexity. Looking at a cost comparison

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Undercarriage management is not just a matter of inspection

Undercarriage Management is not just a matter of inspection Undercarriage maintenance costs can be as much as 50% of the total owning and operating costs of the machine. Managing these costs is not just a matter of reviewing historical costs in the management accounts. To manage the undercarriage with serious intent requires performing inspections regularly

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Managing Undercarriage Can Save You Money

Undercarriage components can make up more than 50% of the operating costs of tracked machines over the life of the machine. This can amount to large dollars in operations where there are multiple tracked machines. Operators will typically want to obtain the maximum life from the undercarriage components in the conditions under which the tracked machines are operating.

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