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...

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Proper maintenance for a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker is extremely important to guarantee the longevity of a machine, which ultimately impacts a company’s bottom line....
Proxy Tech program

Equipment Repair Evolution Revolution: Part 1

While the skilled technician gap continues to widen, the downtime and repair cost rates for equipment operators continues to climb. This is a constant...

Harnessing the Power of CMMS Part III

The previous two articles on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) dealt with why we need one and how to select one. The focus of...
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...

10 Quick Tips for Generator Maintenance

As with any piece of equipment that provides power to other tools, the only time one seems to notice a generator is when it’s...

Road Repair

The Clark Avenue interchange is a highly traveled, four-lane road serving as a primary access point to California State Route 135 in Santa Barbara...
EFI

The Tools to Embrace Engine Innovations

Advancements in technology continue to yield better engines, improve fuel efficiency, and extend maintenance intervals. But beyond delivering superior products, technology has fundamentally changed...

Maintaining the Line of Defense

In highway work zones and along high-speed corridors, impact attenuators and crash cushions often serve as the last line of defense between a vehicle...

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...