Equipment Blades News & Articles

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 ...

The calendar says April, but the weatherman says to prepare for a Spring Blizzard..... can this be right? Shouldn't the snow plow blades be put away for the season? If April Showers bring May Flowers, what does an April Blizzard bring? The need for more snow plow blades!! If you find yourself needing more snow plow blades Equipment Blades has you covered! The Race 150 is a great alternative to...

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....

Use Zero Down Pressure Many snow removal blades work by using heavy downward pressure to scrape the surface. This is undesirable for several reasons. First, it creates a slippery surface for drivers because the pressure of the blade on the snow creates friction which melts the snow and ice, and then it freezes with a smooth surface. We refer to this as the Zamboni effect. The other and quite...