Tip N. ° 1: Always keep the undercarriage clean

It is critical after each working day, to be able to properly clean the chain of your excavator, for example, using pressure washing systems, this can be a good alternative.

Lack of cleaning functions can lead to premature wear on undercarriage components, especially in cold weather and hard rock surface.

One of the most obvious examples, in climates with low temperatures, is the freezing debris in the chains, to clean off the dirt we must rub the bolts, loosen the tracks and unblock the rollers, if we do not properly carry out this simple maintenance, we run the risk of speed up that wear and tear on our undercarriage.

In addition, an improper cleaning of our excavator’s chain can increase fuel consumption and even put the integrity of the construction personnel at risk and our own.

 

Tip n. ° 2: Check the undercarriage components daily

It is important to perform a full undercarriage inspection to spot excessive or uneven wear, as well as look for damaged or missing components. If the machine is used in difficult applications or other harsher weather conditions, the undercarriage may need to be inspected more often.

It is important to control and check for potential leakage that may exist, these leaks could be an indication of a cracked/failed seal in the machine, which would pose a possible risk to work with it.

 

Tip n. ° 3: Good practices means correct operation

Some jobs report more wear and tear than others for our machine, specifically for the tracks and undercarriage of excavators, so it is important to have good practices that help us to respect the degradation of the undercarriage and the machine in general.

Some tips that can help minimize track and undercarriage wear include:

1) Make Wider Turns – Sharp turns can lead to accelerated wear and tear and increase the potential for detracking.

2) Minimize working time on slopes – Constant operation on slopes or hills in the same direction can accelerate wear.

3) Try to avoid asphalt or rocky roads as much as possible.

4) Select the correct shoe width: Choose the appropriate track shoes width considering the weight of the machine and the application. For example, narrower excavator shingles are better suited for hard soils and rocky conditions because they have better soil penetration and grip. Wide shingles usually work well in soft ground conditions because they have more flotation with less pressure on the ground.

Tip n. ° 4: Proper track tensioning

The improper track tension of our machine can cause a greater wear to the track, so proper tension is vital. As a general rule, when working in soft and muddy ground conditions, it is recommended to run the tracks slightly looser.

Blumaq commercializes Berco undercarriage components for construction and mining machinery, as an authorized distributor in Spain, Turkey, South Africa and Zambia. This allows us, not only to be able to offer our customers the best quality undercarriage components on the market, but also, with the new range of 20 to 30 tons, the delivery service and quality guarantee that Blumaq usually provides in all our subsidiaries.

 

 

 

A proper maintenance of the undercarriage components of your excavator, or of the contruction and mining machinery, ensures a safe work and without unnecessary breakdowns, Blumaq offers you the spare parts of the maximum guarantee and quality to ensure the correct operation of your machine.

BATTERY

It is one of the components most affected in winter with the cold. Although it has been working during the summer it may be discharged suddenly due to the low temperatures. Do not forget to check the battery age, check its charge and replace it if necessary. A battery in good condition extends the life of other components such as the starter motor.

LIGHTS

In winter the bad weather conditions and the reduction of daylight hours increase the importance of all lights working properly. It is highly recommended to choose a lighting of high resistance, with greater durability and an optimal light quality for the darkest conditions.

 

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Proper visibility is essential in the work carried out.

If the wiper blades do not clean the glass well or make noise, it is time to change them.

It is essential at any time of the year, but more so in autumn or winter as weather conditions are more adverse.

In addition, it is necessary to check and refill windshield washer fluid if necessary.

 

 

BRAKING

Stopping distances increase when the ground is not dry. For a safe work it is mandatory to check and verify the condition of the brakes.

Regardless of the time of year, it is absolutely necessary to check the brakes; the operator’s safety is at stake.

 

HEATING

In addition to the comfort that heating brings to the cabin, it also helps to demist windows in cold weather. Due to the lack of use in summer, the radiator could be clogged, so it is imperative to include it in the winter overhaul.

Do not forget to change the cabin filters as well.

 

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Low ambient temperatures influence the lubrication capacity.

Therefore, it is important to choose the right consistency of grease depending on the temperature of the area.

 

A good grease not only dissipates heat and reduces wear of linkages, shafts, spiders and bearings, but also protects them against water and corrosion during the winter months.

 

UNDERCARRIAGE

In winter, the terrain conditions are very changeable. The good condition of the machine’s undercarriage, whether made of steel or rubber, ensures maximum control at any time when carrying out the work.

 

BELTS AND TENSIONERS

Belts are one of the parts with the highest risk of deterioration, not only due to the passage of time and wear, but also due to temperature changes that may cause crack or harden, causing noise during operation or breakages which lead to more costly repairs.

It is very important to check their condition and tension, and replace them if necessary.

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Blumaq Hydraulic pumps are essential for the correct operation of the different actuators, such as hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motors, and so on, being responsible for their receiving the correct oil flow.

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All the spare parts in a single company, Blumaq has both, a stock with more than 100.000 spare parts available for immediate delivery, and an international coverage with subsidiaries and branches making your part arrive on time, always with Blumaq quality.

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Blumaq offers the most extensive range of alternative spare parts for Volvo applications. Spare parts with the highest quality standards close to an OEM part.

 

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In Blumaq we supply all kinds of replacement parts suitable for volvo application for public works machinery.

All the replacement parts that we make available to our customers have immediate availability; we have a large warehouse with over one hundred thousand references in stock ready to ship to the customer.
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Blumaq offers the most extensive range of alternative frame parts for Caterpillar machinery.

Spare parts with quality standards close to an OEM part.

 

The large stock available in Blumaq allows the customer who needs a part, find it in a very quick and effective way, leaving the machine stopped the shortest possible time.

This stock along with the quality of the spare parts, places Blumaq as the main option chosen by the users of public works and mining machinery.

Among the great quantity of spare parts available immediately in Blumaq, one of the most demanded products within the spare parts for Caterpillar machinery are the chassis components.