The electric option

Increasing environmental regulations and the need to efficiently transport key resources are putting the pipeline industry in the public eye now more than ever. Pipeline contractors know that this means they must stay productive and efficient to ensure that they are meeting environmental standards, project timelines and other requirements. A key factor to help pipeline contractors meet these needs is having reliable equipment that allows them to move quickly from one project to the next.

One machine that is helping operators meet industry pressures and adhere to jobsite regulations is the electric auger boring machine. Auger boring machines have been a staple in the pipeline construction industry for decades because they help pipeline professionals efficiently bore through tough ground conditions, promoting uptime, productivity and efficiency. The newer electric version also allows contractors to comply with emerging emissions regulations while keeping crews comfortable and increasing operator performance.

To ensure contractors’ electric auger boring machines are operating efficiently, it is important to perform routine maintenance and correct care regimens. From reading the operator’s manual to completing end-of-day protection, the following three key electric auger boring machine maintenance tips can help pipeline contractors successfully install key infrastructure that transports needed resources around the world.

Tip 1: use the operator’s manual

An easy, but important, maintenance step is to make sure that contractors are familiar with the operator’s manual. All preventative maintenance items and interval service checks based on time-related milestones are outlined in the manual. This is important since the checklist of daily components to inspect after 10 hrs of machine use is different than the components to inspect after 500 hrs …

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