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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

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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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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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“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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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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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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