At Sparrow, preventive maintenance is always key In today’s competitive and resource-constrained environment, businesses with heavy equipment, whether generators, vehicles, pumps, production machines, or power backup systems, face a stark reality: downtime and breakdowns are expensive. At Sparrow Technical Services Limited, we believe that regular servicing and preventive maintenance aren’t an optional extra, but a […]
Backhoes, also known as diggers, are a common fixture on construction sites but are often confused with excavators. While they share similar digging and lifting capabilities, backhoes and excavators differ in size, weight and functionality. Excavators are generally large equipment weighing up to 200,000 pounds. Their bucket and boom design allow them to rotate a full 360
An excavator’s design allows it to serve many versatile purposes. Hydraulic cylinders, booms, arms and attachments provide digging and holding functionalities, while a house-like cab provides the driver with controls to direct the excavator. A rotating platform and wheels provide the necessary mobility to lift and remove debris from the worksite. Excavators use a variety
An excavator is a must on your job site when you need to lift heavy amounts of soil. Excavators are popular earthmoving vehicles that feature a bucket, arm, rotating cab and movable tracks. These components provide superior digging power and mobility, allowing this heavy equipment to perform a variety of functions, from digging trenches and
The exhaust manifold is an integral component of an internal combustion engine’s exhaust system. Its primary function is to collect exhaust gases from the engine’s cylinders and route them to the exhaust system for proper disposal. 1. Collecting Exhaust Gases: The exhaust manifold is typically located at the cylinder head and is designed to collect
Excavators are heavy machinery used in various construction activities such as digging, demolition, and material handling. Excavators are also called diggers, (a proprietary name, in an example of a generic trademark), mechanical shovels, or 360-degree excavators (sometimes abbreviated simply to “360”). Excavators are expensive machines, and their breakdown can cause significant losses for construction businesses. Therefore,
Excavators are heavy equipment machines used in construction and mining activities. Proper maintenance of an excavator is crucial to ensure optimal performance, longevity and to avoid costly downtime. Here are some maintenance tips for excavators: Check the engine oil and coolant levels daily to ensure they are at the recommended levels. Inspect hydraulic hoses, pipes
The climbing temperature of hot summer is a challenge for excavators and operators. Mechanical excavators should take a series of maintenance to ensure their mechanical performance and construction efficiency in high temperature working environment. Here below are seven ways to maintain excavators in summer
A 12 cubic metre, 14 tonne excavator Bucket repairs, Major structural cracks were gouged out & repaired around the ears, and wear plates replaced on the sides and underneath. This bucket is fully fitted out with West-Trak’s hammerless GET, providing the best and safest wear protection. You can see in the photos the GET components
