Tag: Pit & Quarry University

Nozzles can be positioned to spray against or with the flow of material. Photo: P&Q Staff

8 tips for building a top-notch maintenance program

January 8, 2024 By P&Q Staff

Learn how a preventative maintenance program can help producers get more life from their screening equipment.

Before operating a loader, check for chips and cracks in the windows. Also, make sure the glass is free of dirt that could present safety issues. Photo: P&Q Staff

Wheel loader walk-around pointers

September 13, 2022 By Edited by Kevin Yanik

Review items and hazards operators should look for in and around wheel loaders to ensure safer jobsites.

Breakers can be mounted to a mobile carrier like an excavator, as well as to stationary boom systems attached to crushing equipment. Photo: P&Q Staff

Simplifying hydraulic breaker selection for your operation

August 11, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Aggregate producers must consider a variety of factors when exploring potential options in hydraulic breakers.

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Daily wheel loader inspections essential to safe workdays

September 29, 2021 By PQ Staff

There are a number of considerations operators should make to not only maximize the uptime of a wheel loader, but improve productivity, extend service life and stay safe.

Prior to installing screen media sections, make sure they’re appropriately square and flat so they will seat properly on the longitudinal support bars. (Photo: P&Q Staff)

Eight practices to keep screens up and running

August 27, 2021 By P&Q Staff

Good preventive maintenance practices are a must for longer-lasting screens and reliable performance. Here are several that make for a solid maintenance program.