Tips To Maintain Good Road Milling Teeth

Road milling is one of the most machine intensive activities in the construction. In fact, road milling is one of the construction works that rely heavily on the machine rather than human labour. That is why it is vital to ensure that the condition of the machine is maintained efficient working and constant output. Among the most important things that you need to consider is the condition of wear parts. But the most critical elements are the road milling teeth. There is no magic about maintaining road milling teeth, but you need to be smart. Here are main tips:

Observe the Quality

One of the most important things that you must ensure is the quality of the teeth. Whether you are making a replacement or buying a new one, you must ensure the quality of the teeth is the best the market can offer. It is recommended that the material used for the construction of the teeth be the best in the market. For instance, the tips of road milling teeth should be made from the tungsten carbide. The body should be constructed from a high-quality steel material, and its allow. That is one way you milling teeth will provide peak performance for longer.

Maintenance

Maintenance comes in two ways: you have the regular maintenance and the normal or periodic maintenance.  Unfortunately, most of the people opt for the periodic maintenance or the manufacturer recommended maintenance, which could be slated after a couple of months. That simply means that if a problem starts to develop it can only be identified or rectified during the next repair. That is why regular maintenance is recommended for the road milling machines. Having the condition of the teeth checked regularly will help you to identify faults before it is too late. So make sure the condition of the teeth is checked after every milling task.

Repair and Replacement

Repair and replacement are two different things when it comes to road milling teeth maintenance. If you find that your milling teeth have minor faults, then you should consider making the necessary repairs to ensure to keep them in good shape. But if you find out the fault is beyond repair, then it is prudent that you consider having a replacement for the teeth. Note that failure to make repairs and replacement of one or a couple of teeth affects the rest of the teeth and entire milling machine’s performance.