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Who says heavy equipment can't be art? While doing our rounds on Pinterest we found these great photos of machinery in action.  Do you use Pinterest too? You can follow our boards here for all things construction, diy and landscaping related! Vintage Excavator in Birmingham, AL  Frozen Excavator Awesome Excavator Photo Excavator Bucket
Published: 10 years 8 months ago Tags: art2, excavator, heavy equipment, photography, photos, unique
We don't recommend ever doing this, it will lead to rubber track failure. So, have you ever wondered why your new rubber tracks are wearing prematurely? 1. You 'never' check your track tension. Track tension on your machine can require adjustment over time, especially if you are operating on varied terrain. By never checking your track tension, you’ll never know if your tracks are on too tight or too loose. This will result in premature track failure. 2. You ride around as fast as you can and do lots of reversing. Operating your machine at a high speed increases the wear and tear on your rubber tracks. If  you are travelling at higher speeds than necessary the tracks (and undercarriage components) will wear faster. The rubber track’s links only rotate . . . Read more
  1. You can’t remember the last time that you checked your track tension.    If your track tension is loose and you haven’t adjusted it, your track is at a much greater risk to slip. This greatly increases your risk of track tears.  If your track tension is too tight – it puts unnecessary strain on your tracks and wears them out faster. Your tracks may also stretch out and lose proper fitment which also contributes to tearing over time.    2. Your tracks are really dirty and you keep them that way most of the time.    The cleaner you keep your rubber tracks, the longer they will last. Tracks that are full of dirt, debris and rocks are much more prone to mostly preventable premature wear as well as . . . Read more
           According to data from the OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration / U.S. Dept of Labor) – 17.5% of workplace fatalities in private industry during 2011 were from the Construction industry. Safety is paramount in any industry, but is especially important in construction – and should be a top priority for everyone from management to employee. In addition to hazards such as falls or electrocution due to site related hazards; danger levels increase exponentially when heavy equipment operation is a part of the mix.  Although nowhere near an exhaustive list – here are some important safety tips to remember when working with heavy equipment.   Wear the right gear: Visibility clothing, safety glasses, a hard hat . . . Read more
Published: 10 years 12 months ago Tags: construction, heavy equipment, safety