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Wear and Tear<\/h1>

Everything you ever needed to know about wear and tear<\/h2><\/header>Free CMMS Buyer's Guide<\/span><\/a>\n
\n \n <\/span>Last updated on March 24, 2025<\/span>\n <\/span>\n bBrinton<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}” el_class=”limble-page-blog-width”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What is wear and tear?<\/h2>\n

\u201cWear and tear\u201d describes the gradual deterioration or damage that occurs to a <\/span>physical asset<\/span><\/a> over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mechanical wear naturally occurs in individual machine parts because of abrasion, corrosion, or damage \u2014 even with normal use of your equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, wear and tear of machines can be slowed down with <\/span>proactive maintenance<\/span><\/a> and can increase the lifespan of your equipment.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}” el_class=”limble-page-blog-width”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Table of Contents<\/span><\/h2>\n

Example of wear and tear of machines<\/span><\/a>
\nWear and tear vs. damage<\/a>
\nHow does a business treat wear and tear?<\/a>
\nHow to minimize wear and tear<\/a>
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Example of wear and tear of machines<\/h2>\n

Worn tracks on an excavator are a great example of wear and tear. They operate in harsh, dirty, and wet environments and are subject to severe strain during operation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Badly worn tracks can impact the operation of the excavator, reducing traction or power and creating safety hazards that may hurt the operator or the machine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The operator must inspect their tracks regularly to identify cracking and measure wear. Once the tracks reach a certain wear limit, they must be replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other types of wear you may see in your equipment include:<\/span><\/p>\n