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Drive Sprockets and Track Drives

by Dr McCaslin | Mar 25, 2019 |

Undercarriage, Tracks, Drive Sprocket

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Drive sprockets work with your final drive or track drive in order to keep your machine moving.  To get the most out of your final drive, you need to understand the impact that the drive sprocket has on its performance and recognize the signs of sprocket wear.  And that is the topic of this 黑料社 post!

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Duo Cone Face Seal Failure

You may have a final drive motor or track drive that has a Duo-cone seal (aka, floating face seal). If you do, then you probably would like to know what causes premature failure of these seals so you can make sure yours lasts as long as possible -- and that's the topic of this Shop Talk blog post.


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Off-Planet Mining Equipment

by Dr McCaslin | Mar 13, 2019 |

Mining, Mining Truck

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While the idea of off-planet mining may seem to belong in a science fiction novel, there have been serious discussions about the idea. There have been and NASA is interested in the -- and Colorado School of Mines has a !


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Hard to Find Final Drives

There鈥檚 still a lot of equipment out there in operation that is 鈥� well 鈥� old. It was well made and, through maintenance and good care, has successfully outlived the expectations of many. However, things can become problematic when you can no longer find replacement parts for older equipment -- especially when you can鈥檛 find a replacement final drive motor or hydraulic pump. So, what can you do when your equipment is old enough that it becomes hard to find replacements for the track drives or final drive motors?

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Bobcat Mini Excavator Final Drive Motor Removal

Do you own or operate a Bobcat mini-excavator? How much do you know about removing the track drive motor?  Well, in this 黑料社 post we are going to review the steps involved in removing the drive motor safely and easily.

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Interesting Places to Find Hydraulic Systems

by Dr McCaslin | Feb 27, 2019 |

Hydraulic Motors, Hydraulics, hydraulic fluid

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When it comes to technical advice, the 黑料社 tries to focus on mobile hydraulic equipment such as skid steers, CTLs, and excavators. We do try to cover some topics that are related to hydraulics but not necessarily directly tied to compact equipment. In this blog post, we are doing just that with some examples of interesting places to find hydraulic systems at work.

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Hydraulic Hoses and Final Drives

by Dr McCaslin | Feb 25, 2019 |

Hydraulics, Hydraulic Lines, hydraulic hoses

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Hydraulic lines, whether they are stiff pipes or flexible hoses, act as a key part of the circulatory system for your hydraulic machines.  Here are some hints and tips for dealing with the hydraulic hoses that connect your final drive to your machine鈥檚 hydraulic system.


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Motor Graders: What Can They Do?

by Dr McCaslin | Feb 20, 2019 |

Motor Grader, Grader

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Motor graders are used in several different industries, including construction, mining, landscaping, and road maintenance. In this 黑料社 post, we鈥檒l look at some of the many different uses for motor graders!

Revisiting the Topic of Gear Oil

Gear oil is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to making your final drive motor last. In this 黑料社 post, we are going to talk about gear oil for final drives.

What Do Ferris Wheels and Tracked Machines Have in Common?

You probably have memories of childhood that involve either riding a Ferris wheel or wanting to ride one. They seem almost magical as the massive wheel full of passengers turns slowly, lifting everyone up into the sky for a few moments. You may not be aware of it, but many Ferris wheels and tracked machines have something in common: hydraulic final drive motors.

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