The Future of Construction Machinery | The Future of the Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I had the opportunity to speak with someone from a major company that specializes in repairing specialized machinery and selling construction equipment. As we were talking about various things, one story really made me go, “Seriously?!”—the news about the sale of Hitachi Construction Machinery. Well, this has been making headlines in the newspapers for a while now, but as early as…
If the Hydraulic Pump Fails, the Hydraulic Machine Is Done for | Maintenance
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, a hydraulic pump broke down on site lol. And it happened right when we only had two ground anchors left to go... lol. So, we had to swap out the machine on the fly, and we managed to get the drilling done somehow. However, we had to replace the pump with a brand-new one. And man, that thing was ridiculously heavy to lift…
Virus Prevention! Ways to Avoid Touching Things with Your Hands | Preventing Infection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to take a look at the hammer that had just been completed. Apparently, the hammer and other parts can be manufactured domestically, but since they can’t produce the other motor-related components, delivery is reportedly being delayed—which is a bit of a problem. Unless the hydraulic unit arrives (from China, I suppose…
Transportation of Rotary Percussion Equipment | Heavy Equipment Transport
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. At our last job site, we moved a 3-metric-ton core drill about 130 meters. If you’re not familiar with the structure of a core drill or the machine itself, you probably have no idea how we moved it. For those of you who aren’t familiar with anchor work, I’ll explain how we moved it this time lol &nbs…
Drilling Rig Work Area | Generator and Hydraulic Unit Layout
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I stumbled upon something at a convenience store the other day! The restroom was really clean—it had been scrubbed spotless. But! I couldn’t help but snap a photo lol. Why just this one??? There’s no sign that anyone’s using it. A faucet that never gets turned on… Anyway…
Oil Guards for Compressors and Generators | Basics of Environmental Measures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s getting more and more humid and hot, isn’t it? It’s the rainy season. This is a really tough time of year to be working in a warehouse while wearing a work jacket. It’s the season when heatstroke symptoms start to appear. Be careful—once you get it, it tends to come back, so be on your guard. But enough of that… Here’s a quiz…