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Spare parts play a crucial role in the long-term stable operation of XCMG truck-mounted cranes, like the heart’s blood supply. High-quality spare parts not only ensure the equipment’s reliability under intense operation but also extend its service life through scientific repair and maintenance. Scientific spare parts selection and management not only reduces operating and maintenance costs but also ensures spare parts are readily available when needed. The following provides practical advice from three perspectives: selection principles, inventory management, and cost control.

1. Core Purchasing Principle: Avoid “low-price traps” and prioritize original spare parts

Select spare parts based on demand: Choose appropriate spare part specifications based on the equipment’s usage scenario and operational intensity. For example, cranes frequently operating on construction sites should prioritize heavy-duty chassis parts and off-road tires. Equipment operating in coastal areas for extended periods requires corrosion-resistant wire ropes and seals (XCMG offers specialized “Marine Edition” spare parts with a nickel-plated surface, increasing salt spray corrosion resistance by 50%).

Focus on “Spare Parts Packages”: XCMG offers “Spare Parts Packages” for regular maintenance. For example, the “5000-Hour Maintenance Package” includes a complete set of spare parts, including hydraulic pump seals, slewing bearing grease, and hydraulic oil filters. These packages are priced 15%-20% lower than purchasing them individually, and also include an installation manual for user-friendly maintenance.

2. Inventory Management Strategy: Plan inventory carefully to avoid overstocks and shortages

Categorize and establish inventory standards: Categorize spare parts into three categories: “Common Parts,” “Emergency Parts,” and “Unpopular Parts.” Commonly used parts (such as wire rope, filter elements, and seals) should be stocked at a 3-6 month supply. Emergency parts (such as hydraulic valves and controllers) should be stocked with one to two sets to ensure immediate replacement in the event of a failure. Less popular parts (such as large boom sections and specialized sensors) do not need to be kept in stock; they can be delivered within seven days through XCMG’s “Emergency Supply Channel.”

Establish a spare parts ledger: Record the purchase date, specifications, model, equipment used, and replacement cycle for each batch of spare parts. Use this ledger to analyze spare parts consumption patterns. For example, if the brake pads for a certain crane model are replaced an average of eight months, stock can be purchased one month in advance to avoid shortages.

Optimize the storage environment: Spare parts should be stored separately. Hydraulic oil, grease, and other lubricants should be stored in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Electrical parts should be protected from moisture (desiccant can be used) to prevent short circuits. Structural parts should not be stacked to prevent deformation. Fragile parts (such as wire rope) should be stored suspended to avoid bending damage.

3. Cost Control Techniques: Extend Spare Part Life and Reduce Replacement Frequency

Proper Installation and Use: Follow XCMG’s Spare Parts Installation Manual to avoid damage to spare parts caused by improper installation. For example, when replacing hydraulic oil hoses, ensure the connections are clean to prevent impurities from entering the hydraulic system. When installing wire ropes, adjust the tension properly. Too loose can cause rope skipping, while too tight can accelerate wear.

Integrate Maintenance to Extend Life: Reduce spare part wear through scientific maintenance. For example, regularly adding special grease to the slewing bearing can extend its service life to over 8,000 hours. Promptly cleaning the hydraulic oil filter can reduce wear on the hydraulic pump and extend the replacement cycle of hydraulic pump spare parts.

Used Part Recycling: For some repairable spare parts (such as slewing motors and controllers), XCMG offers a “Used Part Recycling and Remanufacturing” service. Users can return their old parts to XCMG for professional repair and receive a discount on the purchase of new parts, reducing operational costs. XCMG truck-mounted crane spare parts are the cornerstone of stable equipment operation. Their quality, compatibility, and operational and maintenance strategies directly determine the equipment’s operating efficiency, safety, and service life. Whether it’s critical structural components, hydraulic system spare parts, or consumable parts, choosing genuine spare parts, following scientific maintenance procedures, and ensuring proper spare parts selection and management are key to reducing equipment failure rates and improving return on investment. In the future, XCMG will continue to upgrade its technology to launch more durable and intelligent spare parts, providing truck-mounted crane users with superior operational and maintenance support.

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