Harnessing the Power of CMMS

Although the majority of enterprise software systems have some form of maintenance module, many are inherently loosely structured and offer only very basic capabilities,...

Tire Management: Maintaining and Protecting Your Investment

By Eric Matson Tires may seem like an afterthought in fleet management, but they are highly engineered products that serve as critical contributors to equipment...
Cat® Connect

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...

Bypass Filtration

You change your oil not because you want to, but because you have to, or risk premature wear and untimely mechanical failures. You need...

Want More Uptime for Your Fleet? Consider Condition-based Monitoring

By Patrick Edwards Imagine that you’re a fleet manager trying to meet aggressive goals tied to increasing profits and reducing costs, while also managing day-to-day...
welding

Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Welding

For structural applications, some contractors have made the switch from stick welding to self-shielded flux-cored welding to increase productivity and give themselves a competitive...
proper storage for parts and materials

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...

Solving the Cracked Floor Dilemma

Cracked floors around drains are one of the most common and troublesome maintenance and sanitation problems in food production facilities. These cracks compromise the...

Nine Ways Your Machine Operator Can help Save You Money

Operator performance is a significant factor that affects construction companies’ bottom lines and there are many different, effective ways to boost that performance. Caterpillar...

Streamlined Field Service

To gain a competitive edge and save tens of thousands of dollars on some construction projects, proactive contractors who own, operate, and service their...