Equipment Blades News & Articles

In the middle of a winter storm, snow plow blades keep the roads open, protect drivers from the elements, minimize road damage, and stand the test of time — but only if they're made of the right materials. To cut through ice and push piles of snow, a snow plow blade must be strong, smooth, and durable. Certain materials, including rubber and tungsten carbide, are the key to effective plow edges...

When you've used the same tried and true snow plow cutting edge since you started plowing roads, it’s easy to stick with what you know. “If it ain't broke, don’t fix it,” right? Unfortunately, that mindset is costing many highway departments and municipalities money and time. By giving a new type of blade a try, you could discover that you've been missing out on the best snow plow cutting edge...

Maintaining commercial snow removal equipment is no easy feat. It takes time, skill, and planning — plus access to quality blades. When you have a good grasp of what snow plow blade features you need, you can get a better handle on the upkeep of your equipment.

The Ultimate Snow Plow Blade Solution for Department of Transportation (DOT's), City Street Departments, County Highway Departments and Snow Removal Professionals is available now! Having the proper equipment for snow and ice removal is critical. A high-quality snow plow blade is an essential component for efficient and successful snow removal for Department of Transportation (DOT's), city...

The word "cutting edges" is important in the world of industrial equipment. These cutting edges are the hidden heroes responsible for swiftly slicing through the hardest materials, whether in construction, mining, or agriculture. Not all cutting edges, however, are made equal. The choice of steel is critical to extending longevity and improving performance. In this post, we'll look at why harder...

The addition of carbide grader blades has changed the industry in response to the increasing demand for efficient and cost-effective road maintenance. These cutting-edge blades outperform conventional options in terms of durability, longevity, and performance. In this blog article, we will look at the different benefits and uses of carbide grader blades, as well as their revolutionary...

What are ground engaging tools? Ground Engaging Tools, also known as GET, are the wear parts that come into direct contact with the material a piece of heavy equipment is manipulating. Regardless if you are running a bulldozer, skid loader, excavator, wheel loader, motor grader, snow plow, scraper, etc. your machine should be equipped with ground engaging tools to protect the machine from...

The carbide impregnations (carbide abrasion resistance material) Equipment Blades uses is typically imbedded 3/8 into the parent metal and 3/8" above the parent metal. The weld matrix contains at least 50% virgin tungsten carbide particles mixed in the puddle not just on the surface. This impregnation drastically improves the wear life of the critical areas. The life expectancy can be up to 10X...

The Final Pass II Motor Grader Mounted Packer-Roller is the ultimate gravel road compaction tool! When combining the Sharq Edges Grader Blade System with the Final Pass II Motor Grader Mounted Packer-Roller you are creating the perfect environment for the gravel packer to do its job. This will create safer gravel roads and save thousands of dollars from going into the ditch! The Final Pass II...