Definitions
There are terms that we use to describe the condition of Heavy Equipment.
If there is no understanding on your part of how I am using my words to
describe the condition of a piece of equipment in my emails, in inspections
or on the phone than I am failing to communicate and the possibility exists
that the machine will be misrepresented as you understand it. The goal of
South Mountain Tractor is to never misrepresent a machine. Therefore, I have
taken the time to offer my definitions of words that I use in representing
equipment. These are by no means industry standard terms only I how use these
words when representing a machine. If there is any questions, please call.
General Terms
Percent Remaining: A measure of useful life tires, undercarriage, chains
and ground engaging tools. Though measurable this is still subjective as some
manufacturers consider 120% to be a useful life though this often is not attainable.
Blow by: A measure of compression created by an engine often used to
determine the condition of an engine. A subjective term and difficult to truly
measure as some engines naturally produce significant amounts of blow by, typically
the sign of a worn engine, but are still mechanically sound. The knowledge of what
a particular engines ordinary blow by is used as a guide in my measurements.
Terms to Describe Movement in Pins and Bores
Loose:
A term of measure for the amount of movement in an area that has pins
and bores. This movement is noticeable and will need to be repaired in a reasonable
amount of time before causing damage and additional expense.
Play:
A term of measure for the amount of movement in an area that has pins and bores.
This movement is moderate and should be monitored. Normal for a machine that has
mid- to late-life hours.
Tight:
A term of measure for the amount of movement in an area that has pins and bores.
Very little movement in good condition.
Terms to Describe Leaks
Leak:
Oil or fluid is accumulating on the surface of a seal and dripping.
Wet:
Oil or fluid is accumulating on the surface of a seal or area surrounding but is not dripping.
Sweating / Seeping:
Oil or fluid is slowly accumulating on the surface and not dripping. This can be caused by the
lack of use in some instances and not necessarily reason for repair.
Terms to Describe Cosmetic Damage
Straight:
No damage to sheet metal or plastic.
Ding:
Sheet metal or Plastic has minor damage and is only noticeable upon close distance.
Dent:
Sheet metal or Plastic has been damaged. Dent is noticeable from a distance.
Smashed / Damaged:
Sheet metal or plastic has significant damage. Area would likely need to be
repaired before most would begin operating.
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