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More Bite for Your Money
Reported by Tim Saito and Kevin Mega, Komatsu Ltd. |
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GET is an acronym for “Ground
Engaging Tools,” and refers to abrasive parts that come in direct
contact with the ground. They comprise teeth, adaptors, cutting edges
and other parts, which are mounted on the buckets of hydraulic excavators
and wheel loaders. Demand for GET is expanding as evidenced by rising
market share in the construction and mining equipment industry. As
partners of Komatsu, GET specialists Hensley Industries, Inc. and
Komatsu KVX LLC (KVX) recommend ideal GET products tailored to customer
requirements.
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Hensley
KMAX System |
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Hensley’s KMAX
tooth system consists of an adaptor combined with replaceable
teeth. The teeth are specially heat-treated to the core
for incomparable hardness and durability. For more information,
see http://www.hensleyind.com/.
Safe and Speedy Tooth Exchange (Extreme Service)
This system is designed for quick installation or replacement
with minimal hammering. Teeth can be changed in minutes
by simply using a socket to unlock the fastener and replace
with the new teeth.
Global Patent
Hensley has put years of research and experience into
the design of the KMAX system,
a new GET system that is protected by a U.S. patent and
for which the global patent has been applied.
Reversible Teeth
The system is designed to allow for the “flipping”
of the teeth—a convenient feature when working methods
and conditions cause unbalanced wear.
Reusable Fastener
This unique, reusable fastener is designed to be unlocked
with just a 90-degree turn of the socket. Since only the
teeth are exchanged, extended use of the durable bolt
reduces costs.
Computer-designed Shape
Hensley used advanced computer software to design optimally
shaped teeth that ensure minimum stress with maximum material
flow. |
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Entrepreneur Mr. Aurstad (second from
right) is happy with the new 1-Bolt system.
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KVX
1-Bolt System |
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Available for machines
over 30 tons (33 U.S. tons), KVX’s 1-Bolt system
ensures optimum efficiency using reversible teeth and
threaded wear plates that fit any machine. For more information,
see http://www.kvx.no.
Bolt-on-Tooth System
The teeth are immobilized by four dowels onto a threaded
plate on the bucket, and then securely clamped in place
using a single bolt passing through both bucket and tooth,
requiring no adaptors.
Reduced Exchange Time
The use of a single bolt, instead of the conventional
two bolts, enables users to reduce the changeover time
by 50% and ensures greater safety during exchange.
Reduced Bolt Stress
The four dowels keep the tooth securely in place and ease
the installation of the bolt, in addition to reducing
the overall stress on each bolt. |
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