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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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Why UC Swing Chains & Frames are critical for Dozer Reliability

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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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The power of Undercarriage data

The Power of Undercarriage Data

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There are several ways in which undercarriage data is collected. On its own, the data points will not mean a lot, but all together and once analysed, this data forms a powerful roadmap for end users, suppliers and manufacturers alike. The more data that is collected, the greater the power of this data. There is

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6 Tasks lead to Good Undercarriage Management

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Performing 6 tasks will lead to long term costs savings and increased competitiveness in the market The reason to perform these tasks is that Undercarriage components undergo extra machining and surface hardening in order to have the necessary wear resistance. This costs more and thus undercarriage maintenance costs will be greater than 50% of the

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F1 and Cane Harvesters use Data to drive Maintenance Decisions

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Sugar Cane Harvesters need to be operational 99% of the time during harvest season. Each mill uses a fleet of at least 30 of these machines, and sometimes up to 1000 pieces of equipment including tractors and trucks. These harvesters are complex, running on tracks and hydraulic systems. To ensure they stay available, maintenance is

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Managing Undercarriage Off the Machine

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TrackTreads provides a systematic process to help keep the machine running as the Chains and Frames are replaced on the machine to and from inventory. Each frame and chain is tracked to provide traceability of work performed and performance data on life achieved in total hours or distance achieved. Warranty tracking of all rebuild work

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