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Structural Crack Inspection

What Is the Value of Performing Visual Inspections?

Leave a Comment / Dozer Undercarriage, Field Inspections, Inspection, Structural Crack Inspection, Undercarriage, Undercarriage Inspection /

A visual inspection identifies equipment defects, wear and structural deterioration. Its primary value lies in timing. Early findings allow teams to schedule cost-effective maintenance, prevent secondary damage, and reduce unplanned downtime. Main Objectives of Equipment Visual Inspections Visual inspections provide actionable data across five core areas: That last point deserves particular attention. How Do Visual […]

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Chassis Crack Mapping: Finding the Crack Is Only the Start

Leave a Comment / Buckets, Dozer Undercarriage, Dump Bodies, Inspection, Reliability Engineering, Structural Crack Inspection /

Structural cracking is an ongoing challenge on large mining equipment. Haul trucks operate under heavy loads, continuous vibration and changing road conditions. Over time, cracks can develop in the chassis and other structural areas. Most mining operations already inspect for these cracks, but the way the information is recorded can make it difficult to manage

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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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Data can drive big increases in profitability by reducing operating costs

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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Identify cracks on the main frame components

Crack Mapping of Off-Highway Trucks chassis & Shovel Components

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Large mobile equipment structures experience extreme stresses that cause metal fatigue and cracking. Maintenance teams measure, monitor, analyze, and repair these cracks to prevent escalation and structural failure. Key Capabilities Immediate Benefits

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