bucket teeth

Everything you Need to Know About Bucket Teeth

In the world of stonework and construction, the wear and tear on bucket teeth happens rapidly. These teeth play a critical role, impacting the excavator's efficiency and operational costs. Keeping them sharp boosts productivity while reducing strain on your machinery, thus prolonging its life and cutting down on upkeep expenses.

Types of Bucket Teeth

Bucket teeth come in various types, each designed for specific tasks. These include rock teeth for handling iron ore and stone, earth teeth for digging through soil and sand, and tapered teeth for use in coal mines. Depending on tooth holder designs, they can also be categorized into vertical pin teeth (mostly for Hitachi excavators), cross pin teeth (used by Komatsu, Caterpillar, Daewoo, and Kobelco excavators), and rotary bucket teeth (commonly known as V series bucket teeth).

Letting your bucket teeth wear down too much can increase your excavator's task completion time and fuel consumption. Dull teeth lead to greater impacts being transmitted to the digging arm and undercarriage, potentially damaging the equipment and accelerating wear on other components.

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