Tree Care
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When was the last time you reviewed your chipper blade supplier options? Most forestry and debris removal experts use the same supplier without routinely evaluating their options. If the knife is available and seems reasonably priced, why not order it? The decision is as easy as deciding to buy gas for your truck. You need the gas, it is available, and the price is consistent with your expectations. Done.
The decision regarding where to purchase your replacement chipper knives shouldn't become so routine that it's made out of habit or based solely on price. Putting a little more thought into your supplier options could have a significant impact on your bottom line. Here are some critical things to consider when evaluating your supplier relationship.
- Are you getting the right value for your purchase? There's more to a product than just price. If you're a dealer, does your supplier offer
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Tree care professionals are well-acquainted with the importance of maintaining and replacing wood chipper blades on a regular basis. However, there's more to maintaining the performance of your machine than keeping up with your knives when they start to dull. One of the most neglected chipper parts, your anvil should be at the top of your maintenance list as well. Properly maintaining the anvil in addition to the knives helps your chipper's engine run efficiently and allows your equipment to do its job.
The anvil is a stationary metal bar mounted to the chipper's housing that supports the end of the logs as the chipper knife cuts them. Proper fit and condition of the anvil is absolutely critical in order for your chipper to function and perform as it should. For every three to four sets of replacement blades, the anvil needs to be completely replaced. Because of this part's
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A global machine knife expert in a variety of industries for over 60 years, American Cutting Edge has been part of the tree care industry for over a decade. Our experience and in-depth knowledge of cutting applications provided a natural transition to producing high-quality, cost-effective knives to tree industry professionals.
Our commitment to quality and our dedication to our customers enables us to understand the unique challenges of operating tree care and arborist businesses. With this understanding, we have developed ways to support your business growth.
