A Pygmy’s Journey: Part 2 of 2
In part one of this article, we shared a primer on cost containment and looked at reducing the cost of maintenance without losing the...
Tips for Making a Welding Gun Last on the Jobsite
When it comes to MIG or flux-cored (FCAW) welding on the jobsite, selecting the right gun for the application and following some basic maintenance...
Synergy Works
By Greg Norris
Software for equipment maintenance provides powerful opportunities to cut costs and increase uptime, but success is not as simple as downloading applications...
Street Repair
When a pothole appears on the streets of Edmond, Oklahoma, residents expect it to be filled within 24 hours. That doesn’t leave a lot...
Maintenance Repair and Operational Supplies: Part 1
Even the best oil filter is of no use if the gasket/O-ring seal is brittle. And, if you manage a lot oil filters, hydraulic...
Monitoring Machine Health and More
At ConExpo 2017, Caterpillar launched new Cat® Connect hardware and software to enable equipment managers to connect all of their assets—from the largest earthmover...
Crack Repair
In most areas of the country, contractors are left cooped up all winter and unable to get out on the pavement. As temperatures start...
Smooth Running
Maintenance and analysis can help extend the life of trucks and equipment
You and your equipment work hard and properly maintained equipment is vital to...
Top 5 Tips For Reducing Costs Through an Effective Tire Management...
For the fleet manager of a large collection of varied equipment, each with different tire needs, managing a replacement schedule for tires can be...
Streamlined Fueling
We do power. That simple statement is the foundation for Grade Tech Power Services, a civil contractor and family-owned business that grades and excavates...