{"id":11794,"date":"2022-05-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itrworld.com\/usco\/practical-advice-for-choosing-teeth-and-adapters\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T10:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:18:40","slug":"practical-advice-for-choosing-teeth-and-adapters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itrworld.com\/usco\/practical-advice-for-choosing-teeth-and-adapters\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical advice for choosing teeth and adapters"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tips and adapters (or tooth supports) are essential instruments for successful excavation and efficient material handling.<\/h2>\n<h4>It is necessary to select the most suitable teeth and adapters for every specific situation according to their characteristics, type of application, and machine model.<\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-840f0d72-7fff-d9de-ff58-65a13e7ee6ae\"><strong>Teeth<\/strong><span> and <\/span><strong>adapters<\/strong><span> are distinguished by type, profile, and fixing system when equipping buckets for loadrs, eexcavators, and mini-loaders. The required <strong>application<\/strong> also determines the selection of tooth type and <\/span><strong>profile<\/strong><span>. In this discussion we will set out the necessary information in order to equip your machine with the right products.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-51939e78-7fff-5c46-4d7a-0ed1243d1d1b\"><span>How to identify the most suitable teeth and adapters?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-90d8633a-7fff-86c2-235b-59f6f6ae798a\"><span>To identify the <\/span><strong>right adapter<\/strong><span>, it is first necessary to establish:<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>What <strong>machine<\/strong><\/span><span> the set of teeth and adapters will be installed on (e.g. loader, bulldozer, grader, excavator).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Whether the <\/span><strong>bucket<\/strong><span> on which the adapters will be fitted is <\/span><strong>original or after-market<\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The <\/span><strong>thickness<\/strong><span> of the bucket <\/span><strong>blade<\/strong><span> in question.<\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-dc917bcd-7fff-0457-a30e-27ecd3510a58\"><span>If it is necessary to choose <\/span><span>teeth<\/span><span> as well as adapters, it is important to establish the following.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-c873999b-7fff-10e4-e061-36e8ba77db31\">1. How the tooth is fitted to the relevant adapter<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-4a6a16b2-7fff-efd6-8de4-08bc52728cac\"><span>There are four main <\/span><strong>fixing systems<\/strong><span>:<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-4a6a16b2-7fff-efd6-8de4-08bc52728cac\"><\/span>1. Horizontal on the side<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-ASSEMBLY-1U3352-+-3G8354-+-1140358-+-1140359-1.jpg\" alt=\"ITR ASSEMBLY 1U3352 + 3G8354 + 1140358 + 1140359 1\" width=\"197\" height=\"131\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-ASSEMBLY-23SP-+-D.834.23-+-23FP.jpg\" alt=\"ITR ASSEMBLY 23SP + D.834.23 + 23FP\" width=\"215\" height=\"143\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>&nbsp;2. Vertical on the side<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-ASSEMBLY-V17TYL-+-833.V17-+-V13.17PN-1.jpg\" alt=\"ITR ASSEMBLY V17TYL + 833.V17 + V13.17PN 1\" width=\"243\" height=\"162\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>3. Vertical in the centre<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"unnamed\" width=\"255\" height=\"132\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>4. Bolted directly to the bucket blade<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-UE190H37D-3.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH UE190H37D 3\" width=\"258\" height=\"172\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-c1849cab-7fff-59aa-ce8c-a5a5730d8fb3\"><span>2. What elements are used in the fixing system<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Single steel element fixed with retainer<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-PINS-1140358-+-1140360.jpg\" alt=\"ITR PINS 1140358 + 1140360\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p>2. Elastic steel pin (single element in rolled steel)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-PINS-UEPS1260.jpg\" alt=\"ITR PINS UEPS1260\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">3.&nbsp;Single steel U-shaped element<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-PINS-37LK.jpg\" alt=\"ITR PINS 37LK\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4.&nbsp;Single steel element with rubber fixture<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-PINS-25-30PN-+-25-30LK.jpg\" alt=\"ITR PINS 25 30PN + 25 30LK\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">5. Single element comprising steel and rubber parts<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-PINS-V13.17PN.jpg\" alt=\"ITR PINS V13.17PN\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>3.&nbsp;<span id=\"docs-internal-guid-13771fdb-7fff-fc35-12fd-f809ee40f71d\"><span>How is the tooth pocket shaped <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Rectangular cross-section<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Oval cross-section<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Triangular cross-section<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spiral protrusion&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once the tooth model has been identified, the profile and size must be established<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4.&nbsp;<span id=\"docs-internal-guid-c510d869-7fff-2a5e-f58f-a4efdfcd81a7\"><span>Tooth size<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The <\/span><span>size<\/span><span> means the dimensions the tooth must have for correct <\/span><span>coupling<\/span><span> to&nbsp;<\/span><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-f483ca9c-7fff-6bb2-63a7-762a4a5cb06b\">the adapter. Size is identified mainly by the internal dimensions of the tooth pocket. The size also provides an approximate indication of the tonnage category of the machine on which the tooth-adapter-fixture kit will be installed. The larger the size, the greater the tearing force to which the tooth-adapter-fixture system can be subjected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>5.&nbsp;<span id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e7b19db-7fff-ad68-947c-cdf8e5e5a47d\"><span>Tooth profile<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-ccf6b70f-7fff-ff4e-e372-c2bbaa932ad3\"><span>It is essential to establish the tooth <\/span><span>profile<\/span><span> since there are specific profiles for each different application. Fitting the wrong profile could result in early tooth <\/span><span>wear<\/span><span>, breakage after a few hours of use, or the well-known <\/span><span>\u201cballing\u201d wear<\/span><span> effect rather than remaining sharp.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-c7bce4f7-7fff-50e3-6903-6cc0aedf6cc4\"><span>Application and machine model: everything there is to know about choosing the right teeth <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Teeth can be categorized by <\/span><span>application<\/span><span>, which means the type of terrain in which the wearing elements will be used, and the type of machine on which they will be installed. They can thus be divided up into:<\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Teeth for lighter or heavier application<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Excavator teeth&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Loader teeth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-877e2f00-7fff-8daa-7b57-a286b70587a6\">Tooth profiles according to application<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>As regards application, the product characteristics that have to be considered to establish whether they are appropriate for the terrain include:<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Hardness and wear resistance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Impact resistance and durability over time<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Penetration capacity and sharpness resilience<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>In general, the higher the <\/span><span>terrain class<\/span><span>, the greater the required product wear resistance. La terrain class increases in relation to both <\/span><span>particle<\/span><span> size and <\/span><span>density<\/span><span>. The first case requires greater impact resistance, while the second requires greater penetration capacity.<\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Furthermore, the higher the material density and specific weight, like for example rock or high water content terrain, the greater the importance of <\/span><span>bucket capacity<\/span><span>. This has to be limited to avoid overloading the machine and creating situations that could be <\/span><span>dangerous<\/span><span> for operators.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/immagine-EN.jpg\" alt=\"immagine EN\" width=\"600\" height=\"205\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/main-terrain-characteristics.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-01a85fdf-7fff-5464-f48b-38e118efb230\">Download a summery table here showing the main terrain characteristics and the most suitable products in each case<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><strong>Tooth profiles according to machine model: excavators and loaders<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-dc0f3104-7fff-3be0-1407-f581be38bcda\"><span>Depending on the <\/span><span>machine model<\/span><span>, the tooth profile must offer certain characteristics for good operating performance and efficiency. <\/span><span>The tooth types best suited<\/span><span> to excavators and loaders are as follows.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1.&nbsp;<span id=\"docs-internal-guid-a8d9ab4b-7fff-b056-4ead-b267a9d4b2ee\">Profiles for excavators<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/EXCAVATOR.png\" alt=\"EXCAVATOR\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">TIGER PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-1U3352TL2.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 1U3352TL2\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-2a9a441d-7fff-6b8a-a65c-8de14a0bd2fd\"><span>This profile offers unparalleled penetration in frozen ground, rock, and very cohesive terrain. It stays sharp but the wearing material is limited and so the tooth has a relatively short life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">TWIN TIGER PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-1359357.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 1359357\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>A profile offering greater penetration and durability compared to the single point profile (TIGER). It is mainly used in rocky terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PENETRATION PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-9J4359-2.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 9J4359 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Distinguished for excellent penetration, it remains sharp throughout its operating life. Average amount of wearing material present. Recommended for clayey soils or ground with inclusions and medium-compact terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">STANDARD PROFILE (LONG)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/PROFILO-STANDARD-LONG.jpg\" alt=\"PROFILO STANDARD LONG\" width=\"296\" height=\"198\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Generally a good choice for most basic applications and for relatively loose terrain. Average amount of wearing material present on the tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">SYMMETRICAL PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-1U3352SYL.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 1U3352SYL\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Good penetration in most terrain conditions including medium-compact. The vertical ribs on both sides ensure that the tooth remains sharp throughout its working life. Average amount of wearing material present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ROCK CHISEL PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-1U3352RC.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 1U3352RC\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The best choice for rock or hard ground. It remains sharp throughout its operating life. Substantial amount of wearing material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">FLARE PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-3G8250.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 3G8250\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Designed for mud and soft terrain. Offers less penetration but enables greater material containment. Substantial amount of wearing material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HEAVY DUTY LONG PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-9N4352.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 9N4352\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Very similar to the standard tooth (LONG) but with increased wearing material and so a longer operating life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2.&nbsp;<span id=\"docs-internal-guid-586dfa4f-7fff-f3f7-c982-1f88e50ded54\"><span>Profiles for loaders<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/LOADER.png\" alt=\"LOADER\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HEAVY DUTY ROCK ABRASION PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-1U3352PT-3.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 1U3352PT 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Good penetration. Increased material on the lower part of the tooth to ensure extended wear during use. The central rib ensures correct wear profile for the tooth (without \u201cballing\u201d).&nbsp;<\/span>Excellent for compact and highly abrasive terrain.<\/p>\n<p><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;HEAVY DUTY ABRASION PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-9N4303-1.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 9N4303 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Lower penetration and increased material on the bottom and sides of the tooth ensures extended wear during use. Recommended for abrasive and highly abrasive terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HEAVY DUTY LONG PROFILE<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/ITR-TEETH-9N4352-1.jpg\" alt=\"ITR TEETH 9N4352 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Very similar to the standard tooth (LONG) but with increased wearing material and so a longer operating life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span>The patented UNIK ITR profile for every machine model<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>The <\/span><span>UNIK ITR line<\/span><span> is designed for applications in which high ground penetration, impact resistance, and extended operating life of teeth are essential. Our patented UNIK ITR profile is suitable for both <\/span><span>excavators<\/span><span> and <\/span><span>loaders<\/span><span>. Adopting this <\/span><span>single profile<\/span><span> makes it possible to simultaneously <\/span><span>reduce costs<\/span><span> and <\/span><span>improve performance<\/span><span>. Its special characteristics include:<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>High productivity with the innovative self sharpening profile ensuring excellent performance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Reinforced side pin structure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Increased material in the pin insertion area<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>High impact resistance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Carefully selected ITR<\/span><span>steel composition<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Extended wear life&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>A comparison of a STD tooth and a UNIK ITR tooth in three points:<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>1. Innovative reinforced tooth pocket structure<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/struttura-rinforzata-della-tasca-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"struttura rinforzata della tasca 1 1\" width=\"365\" height=\"176\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><br \/>2. Reinforced side pin structure<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/sede-perno-dente-rinforzata-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"sede perno dente rinforzata 1 1\" width=\"341\" height=\"164\"><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><br \/>3. Better impact resistance<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"leftAlone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itrworld.com\/assets\/Uploads\/superiore-resistenza-impatto-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"superiore resistenza impatto 1 1\" width=\"345\" height=\"237\"><\/h3>\n<h3><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-b7323560-7fff-9d24-1f3a-232a2929c2c0\"><span><br \/><\/span><span>Would you like to learn more about ITR teeth and adapters?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-b7323560-7fff-9d24-1f3a-232a2929c2c0\"><span>Contact us to discover all the features of our range for excavators and loaders!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips and adapters (or tooth supports) are essential instruments for successful excavation and efficient material handling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[349,285],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ground-engaging-tools","category-magazine"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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