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Mary's Heavy Construction Equipment Blog

Welcome to my corner of the internet. My name is Mary, and this blog is going to be focused around heavy construction equipment. Years ago, my husband and I ran a construction company together. Now we're semi-retired, and for the last ten years, we have been doing a bit of freelance work. I miss the big machines, and I decided to start a blog about it. If you work with heavy construction equipment on a regular basis, I plan to have tips and ideas in this blog that are designed to help you. I invite you to grab a cup of tea, get comfortable and explore these posts. Thanks for reading!

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A Hydraulic Design Engineer’s Checklist

16 May 2016
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If you are a student interested in this field or an electric engineer thinking of a career shift, it is important to know what hydraulic design engineering is. It is generally defined as a section of civil engineering concerned with how fluids (sewerage and water) flow. Hydraulic engineering uses gravity to force the movement of these fluids. Such engineers are very important when designing infrastructure such as bridges, canals, dams and levees. Read More …

Hydraulic cylinder maintenance | Foolproof ways to prevent to minimise seal failure

9 May 2016
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Hydraulic cylinders have got a large number of applications, particularly in the construction industry. They are responsible for the functioning of some cranes and earthmoving equipment. Seals are used to prevent leakages in these systems and are perhaps one of the most important parts. However, these cylinders' seals may fail prematurely, and in most cases, it's simply due to poor maintenance practices. Here are a few ways you can minimise such failures. Read More …

Useful Attachments You Should Consider For Excavator Hire

29 April 2016
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Excavator hire provides homeowners with a convenient way to undertake landscaping and demolition projects on their property without having to invest in purchasing this equipment on their own. However, to make the most of your excavation hire, you need to couple it with the attachments that would be most appropriate for the project at hand. Different attachments give you the freedom to an array of different tasks with your excavation hire without having to hire multiple types of equipment. Read More …

What to Look For When Shopping for a New Flail Mower

27 April 2016
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A flail mower is a type of mower that is best used on very dense vegetation, brush, and the like. It has stronger and tougher blades than a standard lawnmower and is built to be more rugged in order to withstand tough mowing conditions. Since a flail mower is a bit different than a standard lawnmower, note a few things you might want to look for when you're in the market for a new one. Read More …