The daily greasing of your hydraulic excavator is a great opportunity to visually check for minor cracks that can be caused by impact, vibration, and metal fatigue. Excavator cracks, no matter how insignificant and tiny may seem, can be potentially dangerous and expensive if they are not identified quickly and repaired properly. What may initially look like an innocent small line of grease could actually be the start of a crack that will open up when it is least convenient. Consequently, you should set up a routine inspection during your daily greasing to identify anything that may not seem right. Your ability to pay attention to each excavator component and ensure the machine is in good health is a vital part of proper safety procedures and extending the life of your expensive equipment.
Vulnerable Areas to Look for Excavator Cracks
1. Corners of the bucket and around the shanks/teeth if it’s a digging bucket.
2. All the pin and linkage points, especially the weld seams near all these points.
3. The top radius of the boom and where it is welded along the sides. These are particularly good hiding spots.
4. The base area/mount for the main boom pin.
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