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August 2019

What is Track Frame?

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Track Frame serves as the “backbone” (framework) and support for undercarriage: track assembly, rollers, front idler, recoil spring, and adjusting mechanism. Usually, there are 2 track frames located on the right and left of a unit. It consists of box-shaped steel which is arranged crossed and tied with welded steel plates. Track Frame can be…

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Excavator Sizes

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Choosing the right size of excavator is very important to get the job onsite done properly and efficiently. Imagine if you had a sewer reparation project but you used a standard excavator which was too big for the project, your job might not finish properly and the probability of over budget was increased. Or, if…

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What are Ground Engaging Tools?

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Ground Engaging Tools (GET) are tools that engage directly with the ground or materials to protect your heavy equipment. Choosing the right and good quality of GET, also has a good manner in using and replacing GET, will ensure to prolong your heavy equipment lifetime. Of course, it’ll also affect the productivity and profitability of…

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Using Mobile Device for Daily Maintenance? Why not?

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One of many keys to keep the optimum condition of your heavy machinery is doing daily inspection. Inspection able you to monitor and ensure that the machine operates properly, which will later relate to the work results and operator safety. The Usual Daily Inspection Typically, inspections are done by checking all parts of the machine…

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Unique Facts of Excavators

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Excavators are the common heavy vehicle used in the construction and mining industries. We can even see excavators in our daily lives, especially when there’s roadwork, building construction, etc. source: https://www.quinncompany.com But, have you ever heard of these facts of excavators: They come in a variety of sizesExcavators come in a variety of sizes so…

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Parts of Hydraulic Excavator

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Good day! You all must have heard of hydraulic excavator!The hydraulic excavator is heavy equipment designed for many purposes, from excavation -of course-, demolition, loading, lifting, scraping, to grading. As other vehicles, the excavator is also divided into several parts. Look at the picture below: If you see the picture above, you’ll see numbers as…

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Things Need to Know About Coal

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The use of coal as the source of energy began to develop since the European industrial revolution around the 19th century. Coal was used as locomotives and steam engines fuel, making this century the golden age of coal. In Indonesia, coal mines began to operate in Kalimantan in the 18th century. However, the coal mined…

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Minerals and Coal Reference Price in August 2019

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Energy and Mineral Resources Ministerial Decree has stipulated the August Minerals and Coal Reference Price (HMA & HBA). The coal reference price was set at USD 72.67/metric ton, rose 1 percent compared to last month (USD 71.92/MT). Reference prices for gold, copper, and nickel also increased. The price of gold last month was set at…

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Digitalization in Industries, Yes or No?

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Adopt and change before any major trends or changes.Jack Ma Over time, technology grows more sophisticated and gives impacts on various industries, includes mining, construction, and plantation. From manually operated-heavy machinery to the one which is digitally operated, like Freeport which uses MineGem (Automatic LHD) for the underground mining operations. In addition to being more…

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Coal Prices Rose Slightly in July 2019

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In mid-July 2019, there was an increase in power plant consumption in China since summer which pushed up the use of electricity for air conditioners. It led to an increase in coal prices reaching USD 75,95/metric ton (7/19). However, restrictions on import quotas applied in China since 2017 limits the rose in coal prices. So,…

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