Pit & Quarry, April 2014
WHEEL LOADERS doesnt always happen Make sure theres a routine maintenance plan in place and make sure its followed Consider filter and fluid changes before recommended intervals given the demands of aggregate applications Fluids analysis is also important The right analysis program will raise an early flag regarding the health of a wheel loaders engine planetaries axles hydraulic systems and gearboxes Early discovery can save substantial money and time Some machines feature automated maintenance activities such as self lubricating grease points that engage at pre determined intervals If your wheel loader has such a feature check to ensure the selected intervals are scheduled according to your application Paying attention to tires The typical aggregates application dictates a higher level of care when it comes to wheel loader tire selection and maintenance The reason Key components are susceptible to damage if tires are not properly sized and inflated Many pits and quarries choose tires with a radial design to provide a good footprint and tractive effort This is a good practice but only part of the equation The team should also ensure outside diameters are identical between all tires Tires with different outside diameters can technically be the same size yet they wont feel like a match to your wheel loader The machine will attempt to compensate ultimately placing undue and uneven stress on certain parts of the machine This may lead to unwanted maintenance problems Tire inspection should be part of the daily walk around routine Make sure pressures are proper and no damage has occurred This will help to ensure the machine is running on sure footing all day P Q Philippe Bisson is brand marketing manager and John Coe is product support manager Case Construction Equipment PIPEPLUS Whatever your pumping and piping needs turn to industry leaders ISCO Industries and GIW Industries Nobody stocks or delivers more HDPE pipe and associated products than ISCO including a full line of mechanical connections and molded and fabricated fittings GIW leads the way in the design and manufacture of heavy duty centrifugal slurry pumps in many sizes models across multiple applications And both companies excel in professional consultation and service to tackle even the most challenging projects Make the call for TOTAL PIPINGAND PUMPING SOLUTIONS 1 800 345 ISCO www isco pipe com ISO 9001 2008 certified quality management system www pitandquarry com April 2014 PIT QUARRY 19
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