In the construction industry there is a often a heavy reliance on machinery.Thish is because they are convenient and powerful machines which dig oil, move and transport materials with ease,making them extremely useful in almost all constrcution sites.In this day and age,technology definitely has the upper hand as machines are to get the job done smoothly which saves a lot of time and energy.

When useing powerful machinery,it is important to ensure that you are keeping up with its maintenance so that its performance is not interrupted.You need to think about damage control when it comes to excavator machines which means that maintenance is not optional but mandatory.

The undercarriage of an excavator require special attention due to the face that they are especially susceptible to damage.Purchasing high quality excavator rubber track not only minimises the machine downtime,but it can also help protect the undercarriage components like sprockets,idlers and rollers from excessive wear.

Even when the conditions are damp,rubber track will provide an excellent grip.Sometimes when you continuously use rubber tracks a noticeable tear will indicate that then need replacing.When replacing your rubber tracks,buying a high quality one is more cost effective as it will last for a longer period of time.

Not only do you need to find the right track for the right excavator but also you need to know how to fit it.Read the guide below to get an idea of how to do this:

1. Look for a small cover plate bolted onto the side of the track frame.

2. Unbolt the cover plate, and this will expose the greasing point, on the end of the track adjuster.

3. Lift the machine off the ground using the Dozer Blade and the boom, and chock the machine up to prevent it from dropping accidentally while you are changing the track.

4. Unscrew the greasing point from the end of the track adjuster to allow the grease to oose out. You should then be able to remove the rubber track as the piston retracts

5. Fit the new track onto the sprocket first, then carefully lift it over the idler. You may need to use a bar to lever in on carefully.

6. Re-fit the greasing point onto the track adjuster, and pump up with grease to re-tension the track.

7. Re-fit the cover plate on the side of the track frame, remove the chocks and lower the excavator to the ground.

8. You are now ready to operate your excavator again! Remember you may need some help you replace the track as they are heavy!

Established in 1994, SPS have grown to become one of the UK's largest suppliers of Rubber Tracks and associated mini excavator buckets and excavator buckets [http://www.southernplantspares.com/]. Our customers range from large multi-depot hire groups to small single machine operators with each enjoying the same level of personal service and individual attention.