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“Managing Millions: Why Undercarriage Inspections Matter More Than You Think”

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Reliability Engineering plays a critical role in modern maintenance strategy, helping to safeguard the significant investments made in heavy equipment. One key element is the disciplined application of preventive maintenance routines—especially Oil Sampling, which has become a non-negotiable practice across most maintenance teams. Twenty years ago, it was not uncommon to hear a maintenance team […]

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Tread Carefully: Measuring Hydraulic Shovel Undercarriage Life Accurately

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Tread Path Depth and Pitch Elongation are two critical indicators used to assess the current wear level of a Hydraulic Shovel’s undercarriage, and more importantly, to estimate the remaining service life of its components. Tread Path Depth can be measured in two ways: While the top-of-lug method (Figure A) is commonly used, it presents challenges.

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Revealing Hidden Value in Your Undercarriage Data

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Undercarriage inspection data provides a wealth of valuable insights that can drive smarter maintenance decisions, improve fleet reliability, and optimize costs. To maximize its impact, this information should be organized into three key categories: 1. Current Condition – Snapshot of Fleet Health This section captures a current-time snapshot of the fleet’s undercarriage and inventory status,

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The Iron tells a story

From Data to Information: The Story Behind Every Undercarriage Image

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Images captured during Track Inspections do more than just illustrate—they help tell the full story of undercarriage wear. Every inspection aims to uncover how Track Parts are performing over time, and images are a vital tool in revealing that narrative. Photos of the Track Parts serve as a visual check, reinforcing the measured wear percentages.

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