Steps taken to prevent early ageing of heavy equipment

There is no denying the fact that the heavy construction equipment
come for quite an expensive price. However, they are very
vulnerable to damage and premature ageing, especially when they are
mishandled and not taken care of properly. Hence, if you want to
make sure that there is no early ageing of heavy equipment, you
need to take some preventive steps. Add and Test Lubricants
Frequently: Lubricants play a very important role in any machinery
function. It reduces the friction. When you use the good quality
lubricants, it will work as a maintenance for the equipment and
increase its life-span and performance. You must also be careful
about checking the oil and grease deposition on the pistons of your
heavy equipment machinery. Always follow the recommendations and
guidelines regarding the choice of lubricant. Keep the Heavy
Equipment Clean: One of the most important steps that you need to
take in order to increase the life of the heavy equipment and
prevent its ageing is to keep it clean. The heavy construction
equipment almost always works in a dusty and dirty environment,
being exposed to mud, concrete, cement etc. these need to be
cleaned off properly. Otherwise, it can deposit on the equipment or
the machinery and make it weary. The machinery might be jammed and
stop working. Check for Signs of Wear: What makes it easy to
maintain the health and condition of your heavy equipment is that
it will give you signs of wear. You should be careful about – Any
sort of vibration that comes from belts and gears Any sort of
sudden and high temperature increase Any sort of shock in the
machinery. These can be the result of poor alignment, poor
operating technique and poor use of lubrication. As soon as you
experience any of these, you need to take special care of the
equipment and get rid of these problems as soon as possible. What
most people make the mistake about is that they continue using the
equipment in that condition, until it completely stops working. And
that is too late for the equipment to be saved. Take for Regular
Servicing: Just as the private vehicles and commercial vehicles
need maintenance and service for better performance, it is also
important for the heavy equipment and construction machinery to be
taken for service. Servicing will make sure that the machinery is
cleaned, lubrication is proper and every single part of the
equipment is in perfect working condition. When you take the heavy
equipment for service, they will take care of the – Power
transmission Pulleys and V-belts Seals, bearings, gaskets and other
friction materials Do a torque check on the bolts? These are just a
few of the many maintenance services that they will run. Always
have Trained Professionals: The last but not least important step
that every heavy equipment owner must be careful about is that only
trained operators run the equipment. It is because; trained
operators would know how to run the equipment and when to report a
problem. This is crucial for the life of the machine and for
preventing it from early ageing.