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Published on 12/12/2024

A guide to bucket maintenance - Extend the life of your tools with the CFUS method!

At ACB+, we are committed to supporting you in the choice and durability of your equipment. Proper, regular maintenance is essential to guaranteeing the performance of your buckets, extending their service life, and maintaining safety on your worksites. Discover our maintenance tips, based on best practices and recommendations from our product manuals.

Daily inspection: Key steps for a clean, high-performance bucket

C for Cleanliness

Maintaining optimum cleanliness is essential to avoid premature wear of the coupling’s engagement areas. We recommend that you :

Clean contact surfaces: Make sure that the coupler and attachment areas are free of slugs, gravel and loam, to avoid any build-up that could affect the smooth operation of your bucket.

Empty remaining soil: Soil stuck to the bottom of the bucket can create unnecessary overload and impair its capacity. Regular cleaning ensures that your bucket is ready for use and maximizes its day-to-day efficiency.

 

    F for Fixing

A sturdy mounting is essential for safe working. Never neglect the following checks:

Teeth and blade attachment: NEVER WORK WITHOUT TEETH! Teeth are essential for bucket performance; a bucket without teeth loses efficiency and may deteriorate more quickly.

Tightening of bolted elements: Check that connecting pins and other bolted elements are properly tightened to avoid the risk of loosening during use.

 

Monthly inspection: Prevent wear with a visual inspection

U for Usury

Wear parts are designed to protect your bucket, but they require regular monitoring to remain effective. Here’s our advice:

Check the contact surfaces with the coupler, as well as parts such as the double bottom, blade and teeth. Any advanced wear of these components may be a sign that you need to take action.

S for Solder

Inspect bucket welds for cracks. Untreated cracks can worsen and cause structural damage. A monthly check of the welds will help prevent these risks and ensure the strength of the bucket as a whole.

        

Annual maintenance: Entrust your bucket to the experts

A thorough annual service is recommended to preserve your equipment. We offer specific spare and wear parts to prolong the life of your bucket:

Regeneration parts: double bottoms, flats, commas and complete blades are available from ACB+. These items are designed to fit your buckets and guarantee their durability.

Teeth and blade guards: available from your dealer, these are essential for optimizing the strength and performance of your bucket.

Regular maintenance for safety and profitability

At ACB+, we provide you with all the know-how you need for successful maintenance. Regular inspections and annual monitoring of your equipment ensure optimum performance and a lasting return on investment. If you have any questions about wearing parts, or would like to benefit from personalized advice, our team is at your service!

 

CFUS method = Cleanless / Fixing / Usury / Solder

To be applied for high-performance tools.