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KMAX Teeth Prove Themselves on the Job Site
Reported by Akihiko Nishizawa, Komatsu
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Our GET (Ground Engaging
Tools) products have been highly prized by customers ever
since Komatsu acquired Hensley Industries, Inc., the world’s
No. 2 GET specialist company, in December 2000. Here, we
introduce KMAX, which
has passed Komatsu’s
most stringent quality standards.
KMAX is a GET product with a global patented tooth attachment/detachment
system in which teeth are held in place with lateral pins.
The features are outlined below.
Unique Features of KMAX
1) Safe and Speedy Tooth Exchange
This system is designed for quick installation or replacement
with minimal hammering. Teeth can be changed simply by
using a socket to unlock the fastener and install the new
teeth.
2) Tooth Consumption
Teeth are generally replaced when wear reaches 40%, but
KMAX can be used up to a maximum of 60% wear. This was
achieved by enhancing tooth utilization via superior design
and improvements in adapter-engaging parts.
3) Reusable Fastener
This unique fastener is designed to be unlocked with just
a 90-degree turn of the socket. It is simple, functional
and, most importantly, reusable. Save time and money with
the KMAX fastening system.
4) Self-sharpening Teeth
The streamlined design of the entire system combined with
the self-sharpening teeth helps increase penetration.
5) Heat-hardening Treatment Process (for tooth life)
Many companies offer teeth that are hard on the outside
but soft on the inside because of inferior heat treatment.
This leads to premature wear and adds to the cost. KMAX teeth
are heat-treated to critical standards to ensure the teeth
meet specifications both on the surface as well
as at the core of the product.
6) Tooth Applications
KMAX has six varieties of
teeth and can be refitted based on ground conditions.
KMAX is already installed on machines active around the
world, including hydraulic excavators and wheel loaders.
The system is garnering a strong reputation from customers
in many regions on account of its contribution to boosting
productivity and reducing costs through its superb functionality.
Demand for GET products has been rising on the back of
an expanding mining market fueled by worldwide resource
development. Keeping the customer foremost in mind, Komatsu
will continue to aggressively pursue market introduction
of the new KMAX as a
product that addresses their needs.
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Procedures for installation and removal
of KMAX
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Observing proper
safety procedures, place tooth onto adapter. |
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Insert fastener,
making sure it is in the unlocked position. |
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Using the correct size socket, rotate the
pin-locking shaft 90° clockwise to finish the installation. |
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To remove fastener, use the correct size
socket to rotate the pin-locking shaft 90° counter-clockwise.
Remove fastener and tooth. Repeat steps 1-3 for a new installation. |
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