You’ve probably heard of the Internet of Things (also known as "IoT" for short), but did you know it is the concept behind telematics? The goal of this blog post is to give you some insight into concepts and technology behind telematics, starting with the Internet of Things.
Pneumatic and Final Drive Motor Testing
One of the key features of quality assurance is thorough testing of the final drives and hydraulic motors that we both repair and re-manufacture. In this blog post we are going to outline certain aspects of our pneumatic and hydraulic testing program.
Need more information about final drives? Check out these posts from Texas Final Drive Shop Talk Blog:
Rebuilt VS. Re-Manufactured Motors
You have seen final drives, travel motors, and hydraulic motors advertised as “rebuilt” or “re-manufactured.” You might have assumed that this refers to the same thing, but, in reality, they are very different. In this blog post, we are going to look at the difference between a rebuilt final drive and a re-manufactured final drive.
Here are some other blog posts you might find helpful ...
- Are Aftermarket Final Drives a Good Investment?
- 10 Step Final Drive Reman Process
- 5 Ways to Void Your Final Drive Warranty
Final Drive Motor Failure
There are certain items on a final drive that are more likely to fail than others. They will cause damage to the motor, if left unchecked. Routine maintenance of these items will not only prevent damage but greatly extend the life of the components of the final drive motor.
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Love for Machinery
No technician with any love for machinery wants to open up a final drive for evaluation and find it caked in dried mud, debris, and rust. In this article, we are going to go over our procedure for cleaning a final drive before its disassembly.
The final drives that we receive for evaluation, repair, or re-manufacturing are definitely not in like-new condition. In fact, most of them look like this Rexroth final drive from a Bobcat T140/T180/T190.
Here are some other Shop Talk Blog posts you might enjoy:
Lack of Power in Your Machinery?
Lack of power is a common complaint when a final drive or travel motor is in need of service. It reveals itself when your machine is unable to climb a steep grade or it keeps steering to one side. There are six potential causes behind a lack of power, and not all of them are the fault of the final drive.
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