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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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Distance Based forecasting for Undercarriage Life and Replacements removes inaccuracies caused by: Idle Time Distortions and machine Speed Variations
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Optimizing Swing Chain and Frame Management in Mining Operations Swing Chains and Frames are critical components in mining operations utilizing a fleet of dozers. To maintain optimal machine productivity, it is essential to ensure that worn-out chains and frames are promptly replaced, repaired, and tracked efficiently. Ensuring Continuous Machine Operation To keep dozers running without
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