Why you need to employ an undercarriage condition management specialist.

Undercarriage can make up more than 50% of the maintenance costs of a tracked machine. Looking at the numbers, if a company is operating a fleet of tracked machines with a mix of dozers, excavators and shovels, then maintenance costs on this fleet will be substantial.

Many companies operating a large fleet of machines have a person dedicated to managing the results from the Oil Samples, rather than relying on the jobsites picking up issues on components. These specialists ensure that: –

1. Oil Samples are taken regularly for each and every component across the fleet of machines
2. That the samples are analysed by external laboratories to the relevant standards
3. Oil sample results are returned timeously
4. The results are then actioned

An expert will quickly prove his value. Just saving a single engine from throwing a leg can save more than 3 times the annual salary of this expert.

So how could having an Undercarriage Expert help manage your fleet?

A dedicated Undercarriage expert would;

1. Plan the undercarriage inspection regime and ensure machines are inspected regularly
2. Manage the quality of inspection data collection
3. Analyse, interpret and make recommendations as to what maintenance tasks should be completed to ensure the maximum life is achieved from the undercarriage systems
4. Ensure maintenance actions are then completed as per the recommendations
5. Monitor the performance of the components
6. Identify the best combinations of components to use in the given jobsite environment and machine application
7. Manage warranty claims where it is due

An undercarriage Expert will earn his keep 5 times as quickly as an Oil Analysis expert given the maintenance costs involved.

The best way to commence this is to have external experts manage the undercarriage while establishing this role internally, and then having the external experts train the internal position on all that is required.

As dedicated Undercarriage experts, TrackTreads can offer you any assistance or guidance you require to setup your own internal Undercarriage Management expert. Contact us at: information@tracktreads.com