Excavator Bucket Reinforcement Methods

Precautions for Reinforcing Excavator Buckets

Reinforcement requires caution, do not operate blindly

If the excavator bucket is not excessively worn, extensive welding of reinforcing plates can damage the bucket's own stress mechanics, increasing digging resistance and sometimes accelerating wear and cracking of the bucket.

If the excavator bucket is fully protected, it will increase the bucket's weight. A heavier bucket will not only increase the equipment's fuel consumption but also significantly impact the equipment's lifespan under high load conditions.

Pay attention to the location of reinforcement

The welding should be carried out by skilled technicians with high-level welding craftsmanship to ensure the welding is firm and effective. Perform partial welding on the areas that need strengthening the most, instead of welding the entire bucket, to avoid decreased efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

Experience Sharing for Bucket Reinforcement

Generally, the areas of the excavator bucket that wear out most are the edges, bottom plate, side plates, and teeth roots. Therefore, it's important to periodically observe the wear degree of these parts, and reinforce them when necessary.

Edge and side reinforcement

Severe wear of the side plates will reduce the effective bucket capacity, affecting productivity. The edge also helps with material penetration and protects the side plates. Therefore, the excavator bucket such as our takeuchi mini excavator buckets for sale should have edge plates installed. Since the sides are not high-wear areas, the side reinforcement shouldn't be too strong to avoid affecting the overall weight of the bucket.

Bottom plate reinforcement

Reinforcing the bottom plate is very necessary. SC EQUIPMENT suggests that customers who purchase a new machine reinforce the bottom plate after the paint on the reinforcing ribs has worn off (about a week). This ensures better welding results. The reinforcing ribs should be made of hard, wear-resistant long plate material. Maintain the overall shape of the bucket to avoid affecting the penetration angle and productivity. The welding of the reinforcing ribs should follow the direction of the original machine's rib plates and overlap the welding on both plates.

Inner surface reinforcement of the bucket

For inner surface reinforcement, SC EQUIPMENT suggests using hardfacing, although it is more expensive and time-consuming. However, its wear resistance and effectiveness are the strongest. Alternatively, you can choose to attach some reinforcing ribs, but not too many.

How to choose a suitable excavator bucket supplier?

To choose a reliable excavator bucket supplier, consider the following points: First, ensure that the excavator bucket suppliers have a good market reputation and credibility, with reliable product quality and stable performance. Secondly, the price should be reasonable, in line with market conditions, considering the cost and the enterprise's profit margin. Finally, the excavator bucket suppliers should provide high-quality after-sales services, including technical support and maintenance services. Additionally, refer to other user evaluations and feedback, as well as the excavator bucket suppliers' delivery cycle and customization capabilities. Considering these factors comprehensively will help in choosing a suitable excavator bucket supplier.