Fortus was recently approached by a mining contractor to provide an effective solution to a recurring issue they were facing of point loss on their ZX890 buckets. The machines were operating in highly abrasive conditions and the continual loss of bucket teeth was resulting in increased maintenance costs and downtime and reduced production capacity.
Our experienced and knowledgeable team of G.E.T experts were able to conduct a thorough assessment over the phone, taking into account operating conditions, the type of material being excavated, the quality and performance of the existing tooth system and much more to ascertain the cause and provide a suitable solution.
After the review was completed the client was promptly sent samples of what we considered to be the best solution. It didn’t take long for the them to decide to run with the Fortus G.E.T. system.
The existing teeth used on the Hitachi ZX890 buckets were of poor quality and could not operate effectively under the conditions. We recommended the ESCO 65SV2 System, a system we’d had success with in the past in similar conditions and is highly regarded around the world as a quality and high performing tooth system. Immediate success was achieved with the ESCO system.
The ESCO SV2 System incorporates a hammerless locking system design for added safety and ease of installation and removal onsite. Cast in a premium ESCO alloy for optimum balance of hardness and impact resistance and coupled with a slimmer nose adapter profile allowing for more wear material, the ESCO SV2 system performed for longer, penetrated more effectively and as a result, improved the cost per hour and system performance.
As an Authorised ESCO® dealer for construction markets in WA, QLD, NT and the NSW regions of Greater Sydney, Hunter, North Coast and Northern Tablelands, Fortus can supply you with your G.E.T System requirements, complete with our lifetime warranty against defects for added peace of mind.
For more information on the ESCO SV65SV2 system or any other G.E.T and wear part requirement you may have, feel free to call 1300 363 969.
