Definition: What’s the role of track chain for earthmoving equipment?
Track chains belong to the undercarriage of various types of heavy machinery, their main function is to connect the forward movement that is produced by the pedals to wheels with driving characteristics in order to cause a continuous forward motion, oftenly used in heavy machinery such as excavators and dozers.
Maintainence:
The most controllable factor in track chain is cleanliness. To keep your equipment functional properly, the cleanliness work shall be done on daily basis. clean out the dirt/debris/particles that the track chain collects during operation. When the track chain doesn’t get regularly cleaned, it will most likely hasten wear on components.
Conclusion:
Replacing wear out undercarriage parts should be a regular part of your maintenance routine, and not just when things fail apart completely, you should replace parts before they go bad will keep your machine in optimal condition and increase its longevity.
