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Why It’s Time to Digitise Chassis Structural Crack Inspections

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Every mining operation performs structural inspections on its mobile equipment. Whether it’s an electric rope shovel, hydraulic excavator, haul truck, loader or dozer, inspectors routinely identify cracks, assess repairs and monitor structural integrity to ensure equipment remains safe and reliable. Yet despite the importance of these inspections, many organisations still manage them using a combination […]

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Maximizing Undercarriage Life with Distance-Based Forecasting 

Leave a Comment / Dozer Undercarriage, Forecasting, Inspection, Reliability Engineering, Structural Crack Inspection, Undercarriage, Undercarriage Inspection, Undercarriage Management /

For track-type dozers, undercarriage life has traditionally been forecast using machine hours.  It’s simple. It’s widely accepted. But it’s often wrong.  Hours measure time — not work.  Undercarriage wear is driven by movement, not idling.  Why Hours Fall Short  Two machines with the same hours but different travel distances will not experience the same undercarriage wear behaviour. Because hours don’t account for: 

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Variability in Undercarriage Consumption Across Identical Machines

Leave a Comment / Dozer Undercarriage, Field Inspections, Reliability Engineering, Uncategorized, Undercarriage, Undercarriage Inspection, Undercarriage Management /

Why Identical Machines Wear Differently Mining operations often see two tracked machines performing similar work consume undercarriage components at very different rates. One machine may achieve significantly more operating hours from chains, rollers, or idlers than another machine working in the same mining area. Regular undercarriage inspections provide the starting point for understanding this behaviour.

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Undercarriage Inventory Components in the Yard ready to be used

Undercarriage Inventory Management

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Ensure dozer swing chains and frames are available when required so teams can remove and rebuild installed components without impacting production. Effective inventory management keeps components ready, tracked, and rebuilds on schedule. This results in end to end swing chain and Frame inventory management. Key Capabilities Immediate Benefits TrackTreads provides the Software Tools to manage

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Why Undercarriage Inspections are important

Leave a Comment / Bulldozer Tracks, Dozer Undercarriage, Uncategorized, Undercarriage Inspection, Undercarriage Management /

Undercarriage is the largest operating cost on any tracked machine, yet it is often treated as a consumable. This approach creates a significant hidden waste problem when components are removed before reaching full life. TrackTreads provides the software tools, OEM Wear Limits, and support required to inspect undercarriage accurately and manage maintenance proactively. This enables

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Pillar 1: Proactive Undercarriage Forecasting Starts With Accurate, Consistent Measurement

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1. Use the Right Tooling Accurate measurements depend on purpose-built inspection tools designed for track chains, rollers, idlers, and shoes. Depth Gauges, Callipers, ultrasonic tools, and Bluetooth-enabled instruments ensure precision and eliminate human-error. Contact Help@TrackTreads.com for tooling requirements 2. Apply Correct Measurement Technique Even the best tools are ineffective without proper knowledge and consistency. Inspectors

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Valuation of a Used Undercarriage Track Frame

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Undercarriage Track Frames represent a significant capital asset within heavy equipment fleets. Their total installed cost comprises both the rebuild cost of the frame itself and the value of the undercarriage components fitted to it. Once installed and in operation, the frame progressively wears, depreciates, and is subject to fatigue cracking due to high mechanical

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Measuring Upper Rollers in Undercarriage Systems for Accurate Results

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Accurate measurement of undercarriage components is essential to correctly assess wear levels and to provide a reliable estimation of the remaining component life. Carrier (or upper) rollers present particular challenges in this process. The internal surfaces of the roller shell are machined with varying shapes to accommodate both the roller and thrust bearings, as illustrated

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Beyond Budget Life: Enhancing Decision Quality Through Condition Monitoring

Leave a Comment / Dozer Undercarriage, Field Inspections, Reliability Engineering, Uncategorized, Undercarriage Inspection, Undercarriage Management /

Every machine is built from components, each with a different service life. Traditionally, life is tracked against a budgeted target, but this often fails to reflect the true condition of the component. By combining actual operating hours with condition-based inspections, Asset Managers gain a more accurate picture of component life: This approach transforms raw inspection

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Data can drive big increases in profitability by reducing operating costs

Use the Power of Data to Increase Profitability

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Undercarriage inspections are critical to maximizing the life and return on investment of your equipment. Machines that are not regularly inspected typically achieve only 75% of their potential life. Take a large dozer as an example: That’s a 25% improvement in cost efficiency, saving $62,500 per undercarriage set. By using TrackTreads advanced Forecasting and Planning

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