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Protect Your Head with the Heavy Equipment Hard Hat

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Active involvement at the construction site is equivalent to danger. One cannot really avoid being a victim of mishaps when it is the construction site that is in question. Safety gear has therefore, acquired an important position in the entire business with the heavy equipment hard hat being an indispensible part of it.

Why Is It Important To Go For Heavy Equipment Hard Hats?

It is not really possible to be a part of the construction industry and be away from hazards. Unwanted mishaps can occur anytime, especially when you are actively involved in the onsite construction activities. And one of the most susceptible parts of your body that might be a cause for lasting damage is the head. Therefore, protecting the head before proceeding to deal with heavy equipment is the best option that you can come up with. Aiding heavy equipment operators in this direction is the heavy equipment hard hat. Heavy equipment hard hats may be made of durable materials such as metal, or they may also be made of fibreglass and rigid plastic. Certain hard hats are also designed to ensure the drainage of rainwater to the front, instead of it running down the back of the heavy equipment operator.

Heavy equipment hard hats come in a number of makes and models. Some of the hard hats on the block are fitted with goggles and hoods, while others are fitted with face shields meant for the protection of the face. In a survey conducted by the Bureau of Labour Statistics, it was observed that a large number of head injuries that occurred in the construction arena or when dealing with heavy equipment occurred as a result of not making use of the heavy equipment hard hat.

How Can The Heavy Equipment Hard Hat Prove To Be A Useful Safety Gear?

Safety has acquired a major concern in the arena of construction in the last decade owing to the growing number of accidents and mishaps. Keeping this aspect in mind, the construction industry has come up with a number of safety devices for preventing on site accidents. One of the safety devices that have become kind of indispensible is the heavy equipment hard hat.

  • The use of heavy equipment hard hats can prevent the head, shoulders, face and neck of the concerned worker from severe injuries from heavy falling objects, spills, drips and the like.
  • The hard hat also comes equipped with a rigid shell like structure that can prove to be elemental when protecting the head from fatal blows.
  • The heavy equipment hard hat also comes attached with a suspension like system that acts as the shock absorber if something heavy lands on the head of the worker.
  • Apart from the above-mentioned functions, the heavy equipment hard hat can also protect construction workers from potential electrical hazards, such as electrical shocks, acting as an insulator.

Complete elimination of accidents and mishaps from the construction arena is not really possible. But one could work out ways to minimise its number. The heavy equipment hard hat does contribute significantly in this minimisation.

How To Construct Pipelines using Heavy Equipment?

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Almost all the projects of pipeline construction occurs mainly in rural areas and this construction work can be carried out in all climatic conditions. The receiving of effective and timely supply of logistics can appear as a major challenge because of the inferior infrastructure which is a very common case while carrying out the operations of pipeline construction. Moreover, heavy equipment plays a vital role in constructing the pipelines. You should have a proper knowledge of the heavy equipment before you take on the job of pipeline project.

Heavy Equipment for Pipeline Construction

  • Dozers: – Dozer is used to clear the land where the pipeline is going to be installed. The land is levelled using the dozers to enable the workers to construct the pipeline there. Here, they are mainly used for cutting and grading. Dozers which are generally used in pipeline jobs differ in sizes according to the job requirement.
  • Shovels: – Though shovel is not a heavy equipment, still it plays an important part in the construction of pipeline. They are used to dig, lift and shift huge objects required for pipeline jobs. They are one type of excavator and power shovels which are big in size is used during the work.
  • Backhoe:- The employees use backhoe to excavate the trench of pipeline. The land which has been excavated while carrying out the work of ditching is temporarily piled on the inactive side of the trench that means where no work is being done. The depth of the excavated ditch depends on the diameter and width of the pipe to be installed.
  • Pipe bending machine: – Each joints of the pipe to be installed are suspended along the right side which is adjacent to the unearthed ditch, and arranged in such a manner that it become gettable to the personnel employed in the pipeline job. The pipe-bending machine bends every joints of the pipe to the prescribed angle at places where there is a notable underground curvature and where it is needed to change the path of the pipeline. The pipe-bending machine includes Motor Grader, Motor Crane, Air Compressor, Pumps, Skid Truck and many more.
  • Side Boom Tractors:- The collections of the pipes are lowered into the trenches through the use of side boom tractors. The trench then is filled again with the help of bladed equipment like shovel, tractor and others.
  • Dump Truck: – Dump Truck is heavy equipment used in pipeline installation. It is used to carry loose materials like dirt, gravel and sand which can be purposeful for the pipeline job. It comes in a lot of types and the contractor should choose the right one to complete the work perfectly within the said time limit.

 

After the backfilling ad testing work of the pipeline completed, the disrupted ground is restored once again to its initial look. Construction of pipeline is not an easy job and it calls for some maintenance too after the work has been done. The inspectors of the project have been assigned with the job of monitoring and supervising the constructional work which they have to perform with great care.

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Compact loader is the best heavy equipment for utility jobsite

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If you want to buy heavy equipment for your jobsite, don’t get worried because you will get a wide range of heavy equipment on the market. If you want skid steers, track loaders or backhoes you just have to take a name and the market is always ready to provide you that machine and fulfil all your requirements. But before buying anything one has to know that which one of the heavy equipment is suitable for his jobsite.

People always try to select or choose proper heavy equipment for their jobsite. As it will help them to complete their work properly so they become very selective in such cases.  They just want the best thing for their jobsite as they are investing lot of money for it. They are ready to purchase expensive machines so they always decide their priorities and compare things before purchasing heavy equipment.
Among the many other heavy equipment compact loaders are one of the most useful machineries available in the market. This equipment has many facilities and can perform several types of works in your jobsite so you can blindly rely on it.   People just love to use it in their jobsite only because of its good performance. If you have this equipment which is actually versatile then you will not face any damage on your jobsite.

Compact loader also has perfect size and it actually fits in any kind of jobsite. So the contractors always choose this heavy machine for their utility jobsite.  It is able to carry the load of many heavy things like gravel, raw material, dirt, asphalt and many more things and it also can go to the smallest area because of its small size.

This machine has many attachments also and all these attachments can be replaced as well. So if you want to replace it with any other things like augers, hammers, mowers or other things you are allowed to do so. In history the compact track loaders can perform very little tasks but now with the passing of time the machine is able to perform many important works. So now with compact loader you can perform any task you want to do.

It is true that you are planning to perform your important work in your jobsite through this heavy equipment so you always have to be careful about the safety and protection of this machine. In case of compact track loader you will be free from such worries or tension because the compact track loaders do not bring harm or any kind of damage to your utility jobsite.  All the parts of this machine and also of its attachments are very strong and also able to carry heavy workload. It will not break down if the workload is extremely high.

 

Hydraulic excavator is the name of the other such equipment which can perform any task in the utility jobsite. Through this hydraulic excavator you will be able to tackle the sensitive digging jobs easily.

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How to Winterize Heavy Equipment

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Winter does not affect the humans alone; it puts in its harsh effects on the heavy construction equipment as well. Every winter season, the equipment therefore need a winterization, so that they can perform smoothly in heavy snow-fall, cold wind and freezing conditions and do not bother the owner with a heavy servicing invoice in the spring time. Every year the heavy construction equipment manufacturing companies spend thousands of dollars in replacing the parts of the heavy construction equipment that get damaged due to extreme winter conditions. The luxury of not bothering about the expenditure that one has to bare post winter, is very few can afford.

Winterizing your heavy construction equipment has a huge misconception among most of the users that it is required only during the winter, but taking care of the machines during other times of the year, when the temperature is very low, unlike the summer season, is not kept in mind.

When you want to winterize your equipment, you will have to start first with checking the parts of the equipment. There are quite some tips and measurements that are usually mentioned in the equipment usage manual. The user must go through these equipment manuals, so that the equipments are in proper surveillance of the users.

  • Inspecting the basic parts of the machine is very important. It includes the whether the wiper is in working condition or not, if the lights are working properly or not and all other more important factors.
  • Lubrication is very important in maintaining the heavy construction equipment’s working condition. Keeping the fuel tank of the equipment always full, especially during the winter season, will make it quite easy for the equipment to keep itself active.
  • Keeping the fuel tank to the fuel level of 40 cetane is very important during the winter season. However, where the average temperature during winter is below -4 degree to -20 degrees, the fuel level should be 50 cetane.
  • While using the heavy construction equipment in winter, the RPMs must be kept as low as possible, so that the equipment is kept warm.
  • The suction filter and the hydraulic chamber, all must be tested and lubricated. The other parts that must be included in the checking list are brakes, gear boxes, steering, tires etc. are in proper working condition.
  • If the heavy construction equipment is to be operated on snow and ice, then I t is very essential for the user to winterize the tire, because, if the tires are not winterized properly, they will not function properly.

If all these maintenance measures are taken properly, then the equipment will not trouble the users at all. But it is the responsibility of the users to go through these measurement tips and techniques before they leave their heavy construction equipment in the cold or go out to work with the equipment.

What is a good renting deal?

According to a report, 7 out of every 10-bank loans is rejected generally by the banks due to a number of reasons. Though there are many other options, but it is always best to get your constructional heavy equipment from the renting companies. It is because they don’t need you to have any financial statement. But, before closing your renting contract, how can you tell if you have picked out the right renting company?

Everyone wants to have a good equipment renting deal, and perhaps you are not an exception to this. The most important factors which determine your quality of the deal is listed below:

  • High Left-over value:- It is considered to be a very important factor. High left-over value can be easily translated into mean smaller monthly payments. And once you got a clear concept of how this works, you can easily explain the difference between renting two more or less same equipment. Actually, leftover value is the anticipated value of the construction equipment at the end of the renting period. So, if you have found that the equipment has a higher leftover value, then just relax- you have a good renting deal.
  • Competitive rate of interest:– It is also a very important factor to decide whether the renting deal is good enough or not. You must be conversant with the equipment leasing terms which the sales people use. It is due to the fact that generally these terms are quite different from the actual market terms. For example, most of the renting companies prefer to use the word “money factors” in place of interest rates. And, if you don’t get the terms right, you may be among those unlucky guys miss out a crucial segment of a sound deal. If you are hesitating to negotiate due to the incorrigible terms used by the renting company, then you can go to your financial advisor to find out if better rates of interest are available in the market.He can also tell you that the renting deal which you have chosen is appreciable enough.
  • Lower expense:- You can tell the owner of the company to lower your expense mainly your monthly payments. You can ask the company directly the reason of imposing such a huge fee on your renting deal. Try to go for a negotiation. If you are lucky enough, then you can get back security deposits and other fees which were the obstacles in making your deal a good one.
  • Customer service:- A good company should know how to render a satisfactory service to its customers. They should keep contact with you even after the end of your rent contract.

 

If you want to transfer your leasing contract with another company, then also you can do that. But, if your contract terms do not agree with shifting the contract to any other renting company before the end of the term, then you have no choice. Most of the renting companies now provide more flexibility, especially if you are renting a heavy equipment, so that you can have some room for negotiation.

You should not idle your heavy equipment because it burns diesel with the new engines of today

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Heavy equipments that run with diesel like generators, oil rigs, mining equipment, farming equipment and hydraulic system burn diesel by standing idle often. Exhaust that rise from diesel engines emit Nitrogen dioxide and Particulate matter in higher proportion as compared to gasoline counterparts. A survey report on environmental pollution shows that most of the air pollutants come from diesel engine. The US Environmental and Protection Agency has put forward new quality and emission standards to solve this problem, emission that took from existing heavy equipment will continue to pollute the air.

You should not idle your machines because due to the continuous burning of diesel lead to lowering the resale value, increases the wear of your engine, lessens the warranty coverage and amplifies non-productive hours. Excess idling of the machines can also results in forming the soot faster which in turn require more frequent service and change over.

What are the facts related with heavy equipment idling?

    • Equipment which is allowed to stand idle can cause more damages than the machine which is running.
    • Manufacturers that deal with diesel engine equipments generally recommend three minutes of idling before starting it.
    • “Gelling” of fuels is also a big problem that mostly takes place in cold days.
    • One hour of idling of full loaded 20kw generator 1.9 gallons of diesel fuel per hour.
    • It is advisable to let the engine run, as the process is not more cost effective. Unlikely, if the engine is made to start and stop frequently, then it consumes more electricity.
  • An engine cause more damage when it stand still or idle.

 

 What are the reasons to stop idling heavy equipment?

  • To lessen air pollution: – If you keep your engine shut down for atleast one hour, you will prevent approximately ten pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the air.
  • To cut off the emission of the particulate:- The particulate materials from the diesel engines are hazardous to health causing cancer, lungs diseases, asthma and other respiratory problems. You can stop this emission of the particulate matter by letting the engine run.
  • To save money and fuel:- You can save upto 1/5 to 6/10 gallon of fuel per hour by not allowing the engine to remain idle.

 

  • Letting the heavy equipment engine idle definitely will draw a lot of power from your battery.

New engines of today don’t require any more idling time to suit itself according to the operating temperature. Once the engine is kicked on, it can retain the heat for about 25 minutes after the engine is switched off anyway. A study by Transport of London has proved that idling overall increases the wear of the machine to 100 times even in case of new engines because it points to the fact that the engine is working for a longer time than required causing incomplete combustion and emanating noxious fumes.

 

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The First Few Years Are The Most Crucial Years In The Construction Industry

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If we ponder on the fact how difficult were the first few years in our school or in our first job, we are likely to realize that those days were the most beautiful days though it was full of struggle yet, they were the days which we will always remember for ages. So why do we want to remember those days that had so much of sufferings for us and still we consider them to be the most beautiful times of our lives. Well, it is because that was the time when we learned things. As the years passed, we kept on working on things that we learnt and also simultaneously learnt new things and upgraded our knowledge but the first few years of our school were the foundation period that eventually made us what we are now.

The same theory becomes applicable in setting up a business. The first few years can become intolerable as you have to put in a lot in your business. You don’t get proper sleep, no time for your loves one, no time for family, no vacations, no celebrations and in this process you also tend to lose out people from your lives. But that pays off with time. The sort of dedication you have shown in your business makes your present and simultaneously builds your future. Especially when you make up your mind to start a business in the construction sector, it pays you off real good. Ever wondered what kind of training one goes through that keeps him/her alienated from the rest of the world.

Research and analysis:-  Construction industry is huge and not a being can learn it all in his lifetime. Having said this, one has to understand the most of it and the way things work here. He needs to understand the market in their country, needs to know the kind of equipment needed to complete the project, team handling etc. It takes years for a person to learn the basic of everything and then he has to capitalize on the subject he finds interesting. Once he identifies the subject he wants to work on, he gets on with it and works towards it. He may work with someone else or may set up his own company then, either way he will have to give a lot of time to his work. However, once the initial phase is over and he is recognized in the industry, things will turn brighter for him.

Identifying your competitors:-  It is only during the first few years that you start identifying your competitors and how good they are in their business. Since you have to compete with them, you need to upgrade your standard. You can also find a role model in them and if you want can start thinking like him. However, it is advisable that you become a man you want to and let your role model be a role model.

Give scope to innovative thinking:-  You can experiment with your work in the first few years because you are allowed to make mistakes then (not severe ones though). As it will be a start up business, you should use your innovative skills to bring changes in the way you work. That will definitely work for you.

Top Ten Demanding Skid Steer Loaders

In any job construction site, you have probably seen a multi terrain loader and the skid steer loader affixing a wide range of labour-saving tools. The small size and manoeuvrable qualities of this skid steer loader assist the machinist to operate it in a confined space. Most of the time, it can be seen that the construction business owners though desire to procure the top rated multi terrain loader but due to the lack of information related to this heavy equipment, they fails to buy the suitable one for their business.

Here in the following article, the construction businessmen will get to know about the top ten models of skid steer loader widely used by the well-renowned construction companies.

Skid Steer loader or skid steer is an engine powered heavy equipment that is obtainable with lift arms. This sort of loader has typically four wheels that are automatically locked in harmonization on each side. Varied versions of skid steers are available in the market with assorted attachments like auger, trencher, and snow blower and so on.

Latest Top Ten Skid Steer Loader Models

95XT is the skid steer loader model name which is recently launched by Case Corp., Racine and Wis. This paraphernalia draws electricity from the turbo charged engine, Case 4T-390. This apparatus has the capacity to operate on the weight of 9050lb.

Cat 216 is the latest skid steer loader manufactured by Caterpillar Inc, the famous heavy equipment manufacturing organisation. Its capacity is 1350lb and is powered by 4-cylinder diesel motor. This bulky equipment gains popularity in a very short period of time because of its 52 gross hp.

1760XL is a large-frame skid loader which is contrived by three chief heavy equipment manufacturing companies – Daewoo Industries America Corp., Ga., and Suwanee. Some of the attributes of this bulky apparatus are 62.4hp diesel engine, 4 cylinders and 1700 lb functioning load.

Ill, Elk Grove Village and Hyundai Construction Equipment are the joint manufacturers of HSL610 skid steer loader. The tip capacity of this equipment is 2650lb. It is powered by the Yanmar made liquid cool engines.

Bobcat 863 Skid steer proffers serviceability, flexibility, dependability to its procurers. The power of this heavy equipment counts on the 4 cylinders turbo-charged diesel motor and it has the capacity to operate on 75hp.

Recently, Mustang Manufacturing Company Inc, Minn., and Owatonna jointly launch 2070 Hi-flow skid steer loader. This loader comes with several features that include 37gpm hi-flow auxiliary hydraulics, 75hp turbo charged diesel engine and operating load rate of 2100lb.

Another top rated skid loader is Lx985 which provides the facilities of elevated groundspeed, longer wheelbase, minor centre of gravity, dump altitude etc. The operating load capability of this construction equipment is 2800lb.

TL26 is a rubber track loader which is mutually feigned by Ga., Buford and Takeuchi Manufacturing Ltd. Its undercarriage rubber track proffers a steady podium for loading and quarrying.

T-245 HDS is another top rated skid steer loader which is available with the option of 73.5hp hydraulic high-flow. This loader gets its power from 83-net hp turbo charged motor. Its loading capacity is 2400lb.

644H four-helm drive wheel loader is jointly manufactured by Iowa, Davenport and John Deree Construction Equipment Co. This weighty loader gets its power from 8.1 L motor. Its operating weight is 38,300 lb and is available with 4.25 cu yd bucket.

So, if you want to procure any of the aforementioned models of skid steer loader for your construction business, without wasting any more time on thinking, select the reliable heavy equipment manufacturing company and order your desired product now.

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Want To Get Your Machine Repaired – Get Help Of An Expert

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Construction industry is heavily dependent on heavy equipment and one need to take utter care of his equipment; because if the equipment go wrong, he has no work to do for the entire day. More to this, the work pending for the day gets carried forward to the next day, which means that he has to complete 2 days work in a single day. This could be quite problematic for a company which deals with huge projects. A delay of work for a day can even lead to huge loses and can also tarnish the reputation of the company. Therefore, it is very important for them to ensure that they have all their machines in working order and if they feel that any of the stuff needs some repair, they should make the arrangements in advance and see to it that things are taken care of much before it goes out of hand.

Knowing the fact that heavy equipment are an integral part of the construction industry, many construction companies keep a team of experts whose work is to check the condition of the machines on a daily basis and if they find anything objectionable then they have to report it to the manager or to the person up in the rank. Once that gets reported, it becomes the responsibility of the managers to take a call on this and give direct instructions to the mechanics who will ultimately get the issue fixed.

Where do you find these experts:-  Finding the right person to do the job is in itself a huge task. We normally find many people who claim that they can do the job but eventually they all turn up to carry very limited knowledge about their domain and only possess the skill to resolve the issue temporarily and can’t provide a permanent way out  to it. In such a situation, it becomes very important to find people who can do end-to-end work for you. There are many educational institutions that train students on heavy equipment. The training ranges from a couple of years to 5 years of rigorous training where they learn everything in detail about heavy equipment. No doubt, that they lack practical application, however that vacuum is soon filled once they start getting some experience in their line of work. This is one place from where you can pick guys and make them as potential experts. The candidates should be thoroughly screened and all sorts of technical questions should be thrown at them. If only they are able to give satisfactory answers, they should be allowed a place in your organization.

Contact your peers if they can help you out:-  If you have your friends who are also into the construction business, you might as well take help from them. Check with them if they know an expert who can fix problems in machines. If your friend is pretty old in this industry, he will certainly know someone who fixes his machine. So you might get some help from them.

Putting it on internet:-  You might also want to take help of internet by posting an ad there putting your requirements. You will be then contacted by an expert who will get the problem resolved.

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How to sell heavy construction equipment

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Selling and buying heavy construction equipment and also renting them out, is a very good business option. As there has been a constant need for these heavy equipment in the agricultural, constructional and other fields, if you have heavy construction equipment that is not being use, then selling it is the best option. Construction equipment doesn’t come for a very affordable or cheap price. So when you sell off your equipment, it is very likely that you will earn a lot of money. In most cases, the buyer, as well as the seller, has to go the broker for doing the job. It obviously involves a loss of the possibility of maximum income. So knowing the steps of selling the heavy construction equipment is very important so that the seller do not need to go to the broker anymore.

  1. Firstly a seller will need to determine the exact value of the equipment that he or she is selling. This must take into consideration all the factors like the age of the equipment, its physical condition, whether it has had any damage in the past or faced any accident in the past. The demand and supply of the equipment in the market at that point of time should also be considered as a determining factor for the cost of the equipment.
  2. Choose an auction to display the product and increase the sales price, so that you can earn maximum profit from the equipment. Nowadays, online auctions are very much popular and the easiest way to put your equipments for an auction.
  3. Once you get the maximum bid for the equipment, you can sell it. The payment must be cleared and it is the responsibility of the seller to deliver the product to the buyer with all the necessary papers and documents.

When you are selling heavy construction equipment, it is very important that you manage to provide all the necessary details of the product to the buyer. If they have any queries and questions in their minds, then you must offer the proper answers to them. For this, you can have an expert in your staff. This little service will increase the sales of your product. Learning the market trends and which products have the best probability for sales for the time being is very helpful in case of heavy construction equipment. The more the demand for the heavy construction equipment is, the better will be the probability of the product being sold soon.

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