Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd - General - New Excavator Tooth System

Date: 14 Feb 2006

A new excavator tooth system, featuring a patented reusable lock, has been launched by Komatsu.

Kmax has been developed by Komatsu to provide a range of excavator bucket teeth which not only offers excellent performance in terms of sharpness and wear resistance, but one which also allows the unique locking pin mechanism to be reused when the teeth require replacing.

With health and safety such an important issue in the construction industry today, Kmax provides a great leap forward in improving on-site safety. The system is a significant step forward from the conventional approach of removing teeth with a sharp blow from a hammer to the securing pin, thus risk of injury is greatly reduced. The Kmax system is very quickly and easily fitted by pushing the pin into position to hold the tooth in place on the adapter, then a simple 90 degree turn of the spring-locked pin mechanism locks the tooth securely and safely in place. Removing a tooth is just as simple.

Kmax employs the highest specification steels with a number of tooth styles to suit a variety of machines and applications. The Kmax profile is elongated and elliptical for optimum performance, with a sharpness that is maintained from the tip of the tooth right throughout its end and into the adaptor leg. Premature wear is prevented by all Kmax teeth being heat treated to critical standards , ensuring the teeth meet exacting specifications not only on the surface but also, importantly, at the core.

Trials conducted in the laboratory and on site have shown Kmax to be very effective, including in extreme conditions, both in terms of productivity and resistance to wear.

Following on from the January 2006 launch of the Kmax range of excavator teeth will be the introduction of a range of Kmax teeth designed for use with wheel loaders.

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