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Undercarriage: measuring wear and replacing a complete track MagazineUndercarriage

Undercarriage: measuring wear and replacing a complete track

Periodic checks for wear on undercarriage components make it possible to better program maintenance and avoid major breakdowns, ensuring work continuity and efficiency. There are two methods for measuring undercarriage wear, one with traditional instruments and one using an ultrasonic device. In this article we explain how to apply the…
Track adjusters: types and functions MagazineRepair partsUndercarriage

Track adjusters: types and functions

Track adjusters maintain the chain’s tension in tracked vehicles of all sizes through a combination of actions. The first article on track adjusters delves into the types, functions, and components of this essential part of earthmoving machines. Track adjusters maintain the chain at the correct tension in tracked earthmoving machines of all sizes.…
Final drives: a practical guide for replacement MagazineRepair partsUndercarriage

Final drives: a practical guide for replacement

The procedures to follow for quick and safe replacement of old final drives Repairing a final drive is a long, complicated, and expensive operation. In the case of faults or wear, the best choice is often replacement with a new final drive: the procedure is simpler and cheaper, and considerably reduces machine down-time. Let's see…