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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Track Frame condition is just as important as Track Components
Component life measured in distance travelled is the only accurate measure of performance
Reliability Engineering can unlock the value of your investment in Undercarriage
Last year, we were asked by and Asset Manager seeking insights into the average worn percentage of undercarriage components at their end of life. His aim was to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure his team. This inquiry instigated numerous deliberations regarding the definition of average up to exemplary Read more…
Managing Undercarriage Components based on distance travelled is a more accurate method of determining their life performance
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