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[Grader Blades](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/grader-blades) - [Gravel](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/gravel) - [Snow Plow Blades](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/snow-plow-blades) - [Sharq Edges System](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/sharq-edges-system) - [Snow and Ice](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/snow-and-ice) - [Humor](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/humor) - [Curb Guards](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/curb-guards) - [Insider](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/insider) - [Blue Steel](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/tag/blue-steel) [![Cutting Edge Market Trends](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/eb_logo_final_standard_socialmeta-Jan-22-2024-09-27-37-1813-PM.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/surviving-demand-and-constraints) ### [Cutting Edge Market Trends](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/surviving-demand-and-constraints) May 18, 2021 Brian Hunter Robust demand is challenging global supply as the world recovers from COVID-19. Our suppliers announced price increases, primarily due to rising scrap steel prices and skyrocketing ocean freight rates. We have also been warned of supply constraints due to current demand. We are doing our best to secure products and ensure continuous supply. Equipment Blades Inc. will continue to provide the best... [![Add More Wear Life to Your Cutting Edges](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Carbide_cutting_edge_image.jpg)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/custom-carbide-options-to-extend-wear-life) ### [Add More Wear Life to Your Cutting Edges](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/custom-carbide-options-to-extend-wear-life) Mar 17, 2021 Brian Hunter Go Thicker and Wider to add Wear Life! Equipment Blades can take OEM part numbers and have them manufactured in thicker and wider profiles to add more material to your bucket edges or grader blades. By adding more material you can spend less time changing out edges. Going thicker and wider works great in concrete scraping applications like snow removal or farming. Add Carbide to Increase the... [![How to Choose the Right Replacement Grader Blade (Cutting Edge)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/howtochooserightreplacementblade-3.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/how-to-choose-the-right-replacement-grader-blade-cutting-edge) ### [How to Choose the Right Replacement Grader Blade (Cutting Edge)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/how-to-choose-the-right-replacement-grader-blade-cutting-edge) Oct 29, 2019 Brian Hunter Consider Your Road Conditions Choosing the right replacement grader blade (cutting edge) is all about the condition of the roads you are grading. Are the roads high traffic areas that need constant attention? Do your roads tend to develop washboards and potholes often? Are your roads in good shape, but they require a bit of maintenance? If you need to fix your roads more often because they... [![No Matter The Heavy Equipment Cutting Edge, We'll Help You Find It](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/We_ll_Find_the_Part_For_You-3.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/no-matter-the-heavy-equipment-cutting-edge-well-help-you-find-it) ### [No Matter The Heavy Equipment Cutting Edge, We'll Help You Find It](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/no-matter-the-heavy-equipment-cutting-edge-well-help-you-find-it) Jun 17, 2019 Brian Hunter From mini excavator teeth to the latest greatest snow plow blades, we are here to help you find the heavy equipment wear parts you are looking for. Stop searching all over the web for your part, let us do the work for you. We have a warehouse full of parts, so we will likely have what you need on hand. If we don't, we will search out what you need and point you in the right direction. Just send... [![Save work comp claims with the Sharq Edges Quick Change System!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SHARQ_FRONT1_Page_1.jpg)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/save-work-comp-claims-with-the-sharq-edges-system-quick-change-grader-blade-system) ### [Save work comp claims with the Sharq Edges Quick Change System!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/save-work-comp-claims-with-the-sharq-edges-system-quick-change-grader-blade-system) Apr 29, 2019 Brian Hunter There is nothing worse than crawling under a motor grader trying to change the 8' long - 130 lb + grader blade alone. Changing blades usually takes 2 people and can often lead to smashed fingers, tweaked backs and/or hearing loss due to the air powered impact wrenches. This has resulted in many, many workermans compensation claims. The Sharq Edges System will help reduce that. The Sharq Edges... [![Save $700 Per Month on Fuel With These Replacement Grader Blades](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blurred-background-close-up-filling-station-1537172.jpg)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/save-700-per-month-on-fuel-with-these-replacement-grader-blades) ### [Save $700 Per Month on Fuel With These Replacement Grader Blades](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/save-700-per-month-on-fuel-with-these-replacement-grader-blades) Apr 23, 2019 Brian Hunter Yep it's true. You can save $700, or even more, per machine simply by replacing your cutting edges. And that's only at 35 operating hours each week. With the Sharq Edges system, you will save 2 gallons of fuel per hour. Multiply that by 35 hours per week, 4 weeks per month, and a price of $2.50 per gallon and we are talking about some real savings! Some of our customers have even said they use... [![Snow Plow Blade Features to Consider](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Snow_Plow_Truck_unedited.jpg)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/snow-types-study) ### [Snow Plow Blade Features to Consider](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/snow-types-study) Apr 22, 2019 Brian Hunter Snow Plowing conditions are always stressful in one way or another. The following winter conditions are usually present, depending on what Mother Nature is sending. Different temperatures play a role: Snow at 32 degrees with no wind Snow at 32 degrees with high winds Snow with Extreme cold Snow with extreme cold and wind Different type of snow conditions: Wet heavy snow Dry light snow Blowing... [![Sharq Edges....The Best Grader Cutting Edges](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sharq.jpg)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/sharq-edges-the-best-grader-cutting-edges) ### [Sharq Edges....The Best Grader Cutting Edges](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/sharq-edges-the-best-grader-cutting-edges) Apr 19, 2019 Brian Hunter The Sharq Edges System is the best grader blade system on the Planet. They are easy to use, simple to maintain, and the versatility they offer makes for a much more enjoyable operator experience. Yes - This is a quick change grader blade and the operator can change blades with a hammer---No pneumatics required! Run these at less RPM's, quieter, save fuel & improved operator environment ... [![We Have Your Heavy Equipment Parts On Hand!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blades_on_Hand-Jan-22-2024-09-27-33-9914-PM.png)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/we-have-your-heavy-equipment-parts-on-hand) ### [We Have Your Heavy Equipment Parts On Hand!](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/we-have-your-heavy-equipment-parts-on-hand) Mar 18, 2019 Brian Hunter When you need to replace a part, you don't have time to wait. Your operation doesn't run until you fix your equipment. We know you need heavy equipment parts as soon as something wears out; that is why we keep our warehouse fully stocked and your supply needs on hand. From Plow Blades to Bucket Teeth Whether you need to stock up on snow plow blades for the upcoming winter or you need to replace... [![4 Reasons You Will Choose the Sharq P300 Over Other Grader Cutting Edges](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sharqsavestimeandmoney-3.jpg)](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/4-reasons-you-will-choose-the-sharq-p300-over-other-grader-cutting-edges) ### [4 Reasons You Will Choose the Sharq P300 Over Other Grader Cutting Edges](https://blog.equipmentblades.com/4-reasons-you-will-choose-the-sharq-p300-over-other-grader-cutting-edges) Mar 11, 2019 Brian Hunter As an operator or manager, you care about a few things when it comes to cutting edges for graders: how well they will cut, how easy they are to operate, and how well they will fix your roads. If your blade does these things easily, everything else is icing on the cake. Most operators fall in love with the Sharq P300 grader cutting edges and they tell us they won't go back to using any others.... 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