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6 Essential Tips for Maintaining Crawler Crane Track Plates
Aug 06,2024
Preventing crawler crane track shoes from cracking is the key to ensuring the long-term operation and operational safety of the machine. Here are some effective preventive measures:
1. Regular Inspection and Maintenance:
Regular inspection of the wear and cracks of the track shoes is the first step to prevent cracking. The crawler crane should be carefully inspected for obvious cracks or damage on the surface of the track pads before and after operation. Through regular maintenance and inspection, small cracks can be found and repaired in time to prevent them from further expanding into serious damage.
2. Avoid Overload Operation:
Strictly adhering to the rated load of the crawler crane is the key to ensuring the long-term healthy operation of the track plates. Overload operation will put too much pressure on the track shoes, causing them to crack easily or wear more. Operators must clearly understand the maximum load capacity of the heavy machine and strictly abide by this requirement during operation to avoid damage to the crawler shoes due to excessive load.
3. Correct Operating Skills:
Crawler crane operators should receive professional training and master the correct operating skills and methods of use. Bad operating habits, such as sudden braking, sudden acceleration or oversteering, will cause the track pads to be affected by uneven forces, thereby accelerating their wear and cracking risks. Operators should drive the crane smoothly, avoid sudden movements, ensure that the machine is evenly stressed, and reduce track damage.
4. Keep The Track Clean and Lubricated:
Keeping the track clean and lubricating it regularly is an effective way to reduce track wear. Cleaning the crawler belt after use can remove accumulated dirt and stones, reducing friction and wear. At the same time, regularly lubricating the track sprockets and rollers can reduce friction between metal surfaces and extend the service life of the track shoes.
5. Pay Attention to The Working Environment:
Choose a flat, sharp-free working environment to reduce the risk of crawler tread damage by external objects. Avoid operating the crawler crane in places with many sharp rocks, metal fragments or other sharp objects, which may penetrate the surface of the track pad and cause cracks and damage.
6. Regularly Replace Aging Track Shoes:
Depending on the frequency of use of the crawler crane and the working environment, the track plates will have different wear rates. Regularly replacing aging track shoes is an important measure to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the crawler crane. By replacing them regularly, cracking and other damage caused by improper use of aging track shoes can be avoided.
In summary, through the comprehensive application of the above measures, the crawler plate cracking of crawler cranes can be effectively prevented. It can extend its service life and ensure operational safety. These measures can not only reduce maintenance costs, but also improve the overall efficiency and reliability of the heavy machine.
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