Equipment maintenance is a critical part of the logging business. Each major piece of equipment your company uses will need parts replaced on occasion. One of the parts you’ll need to replace is the hot saw blades that provide the cutting action on your harvesters.
Hot saw blades are critical parts to equipment for cutting trees in forestry situations. These blades can make short work of tree felling in even the toughest conditions, like heavy sand, but must be carefully chosen to ensure a proper fit and proper operation. Here are some tips to help you choose the right hot saw blade for your application.
1. Start by following the instructions from the machine manufacturer. Each manufacturer will recommend blades of specific size and material for the machine. It is important to follow these guidelines in choosing your blade. Using a blade of the wrong size or metal may cause the saw to function improperly and can even ruin it.
2. Buy the best you can afford. Hot saw blades come in different materials and at different price points. Blades with carbide teeth are the most expensive, but are also the most durable. If you can afford to buy the best blade, you will definitely get a longer life. Even if you don’t have the budget for carbide blades, try to avoid buying the least expensive replacement blades.
3. Buy from a reliable manufacturer. There are many different saw blade manufacturers who make replacement blades. Some make higher quality blades than others. The most reliable manufacturers make the most durable blades. If you decide to price shop, be sure to shop among manufacturers who make products of similar quality.
Keeping your equipment upgraded and well maintained may be one of the most time consuming and expensive parts of running your forestry business. Though it may seem like a daunting task, proper maintenance is critical to keeping those saws running every day. In addition, keeping your blades properly sharpened and updated will give your harvesting equipment a longer life span, which is extremely important. Your manufacturer provides recommendations for how often to inspect blades to ensure sharpness an efficient operation.
Your logging business is your lifeline, and it can’t operate without equipment that is in good working order. Make maintenance and upgrade of blades and other moving parts an essential part of your routine.
