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    SAE J296 / ISO 12508 Bucket Capacity

    thank you for the explanation
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    SAE J296 / ISO 12508 Bucket Capacity

    Exactly, can u share with me please. Thank you
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    SAE J296 / ISO 12508 Bucket Capacity

    Hi Everyone, Looking for the key details from SAE J296 or ISO 12508 standards on struck and heaped bucket capacity. I only need the essential info for underground loader planning, not the full document. Any help is appreciated
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Hello RayF, Thank you for your response and valuable suggestions. May I ask how long your repair lasted in service? I recently repaired one of these parts. The initial crack was about 7 mm deep. I did not perform a PWHT, but the part passed NDT inspection. However, after being put into...
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Hai Nige, do you know material that equivalent with Steel(1E4377A)?
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Thank you, Nige, for your expertise. I hope you can help me again in the future. :D:D
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    how do you know this 1E1123 is cast steel and the carbon properties?
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Thank you for your detailed observations. Yes, the machine in question is an Elphinstone underground loader. I don't have the OEM part number for the tilt lever at the moment, but I will look into it. Thank you again for your insights!
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Thank you, Jon, for the PDF and your valuable input. We'll definitely look into the operators' practices to ensure proper handling of the equipment. Your suggestions are much appreciated!
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Thanks, Jon. To answer your questions: Time and money are not issues for me. We want to attempt to repair it as part of a research project, so buying a new one is not an option for us. We want to determine what it is made of, but CAT only provided a hint that the material is "MS025," which I'm...
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Yeah, I agree. We plan to include line boring and intend to weld with a double V on both sides. It will require removing a significant amount of material, which we will then fill with weld. Thanks for your input.
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    Repairing Tilt Lever Failure in Loaders: Is Welding a Viable Solution?

    Hello everyone, I'm seeking advice and insights on repairing a tilt lever failure in an underground loader. Specifically, I want to know if welding is a viable solution for this type of failure. Has anyone had experience with welding a failed tilt lever? What are the considerations and best...
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