THE WING PANELS | PART #1

The Strength of MAMMUT Ear Panels: Optimized Hinges and Welds

In the snow removal equipment industry, the durability and robustness of components are key factors in ensuring consistent performance, even under extreme conditions. Today, we highlight the ear panels on our MAMMUT snow plows, focusing on the quality of our hinges and welds—two critical aspects that guarantee the reliability and longevity of our equipment.

High-Quality Hinges: Ensuring Durability

The quality of hinges is a pivotal factor in snow removal equipment design. At MAMMUT, we use HARDOX 500TUF, a material renowned for its exceptional durability. This strategic choice ensures resistance to wear over extended periods. Even after years of intensive use, replacing the worn pin is sufficient to extend the equipment’s lifespan, eliminating the need for costly repairs. We apply a thick 1.5-inch hinge to reinforce the strength of our equipment. This thickness ensures that the ear panels remain robust under the rigorous demands of snow removal. By contrast, other manufacturers' equipment often develops cracks due to poorly designed hinges or low-quality welds. These cracks typically occur near the welds, where improper start and stop points create structural weak spots.

Continuous Welds: A Guarantee of Reliability

A proper weld must seamlessly fuse steel components in a continuous and uniform manner. Weld start and stop points are vulnerable areas where cracks can form, compromising the structure and durability of the equipment. At MAMMUT, we employ continuous welds without interruptions to eliminate these potential weak points. By fusing components without stopping, our welds ensure an even distribution of load across the panel, minimizing the risk of cracking. This approach enhances the strength of our snow removal equipment's ear panels. Continuous welds provide optimal solidity, even under the most challenging conditions, significantly extending the equipment’s lifespan.

MAMMUT: Uncompromising Quality

At MAMMUT, every design detail is meticulously crafted to maximize the durability and strength of our products. Our thick hinges, paired with continuous welds, are prime examples of our commitment to quality and performance. These innovations ensure that our snow removal equipment can withstand extreme conditions, season after season, delivering reliability that our customers can depend on for many years.

Contact Us to Learn More

For more information about our snow removal equipment, including our durable ear panels and hydraulic panels, feel free to contact us. We are ready to help you enhance the performance and durability of your snow removal operations.