Equipment Blades News & Articles

Wear Equipment FAQ: What Are Snow Plow Blades Made Of?

Equipment Blades Inc

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...

7 Best Reasons to Try a New Snow Plow Cutting Edge

Equipment Blades Inc

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...

How to Minimize Maintenance of Commercial Snow Removal Equipment

Equipment Blades Inc

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.

Cutting Edge Market Trends

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

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...

No Matter The Heavy Equipment Cutting Edge, We'll Help You Find It

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!

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

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

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...

Upcoming Spring Blizzard.....Are you ready?

Brian Hunter

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...
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