G.E.T (GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS)

IHOPHE GROUP offers a complete range of ground engaging tools for earthmoving ma- chines. The product range includes, bucket teeth, bucket adapters, bucket lips, half arrow blades, bucket shrouds, cutting edges, end bits, router bits, grader blades, overlay end bits, underlay end bits, heel shrouds, bucket protectors, chocky bars, wear buttons, wear bars, wear blocks, wear runners and general purpose bucket lip systems.

G.E.T. (Ground Engaging Tools) are wear parts on heavy equipment that make direct contact with the ground to perform tasks like digging, loading, and grading. These include components such as bucket teeth, cutting edges, and rippers, and they are designed to absorb force and wear, protect the machine’s core components, and improve performance and efficiency.

Key aspects of G.E.T.

• Function: G.E.T. parts are the primary point of contact with material, absorbing the brunt of the impact and force from digging, pushing, and loading.
• Purpose: They help optimize machine performance by making it easier and faster to penetrate the material, ultimately protecting the more expensive components like the bucket or blade and prolonging the life of the equipment.
• Examples: Common G.E.T. components include:
  • Bucket teeth, which can be used on excavators, loaders, and scrapers for penetration
  • Cutting edges for motor graders and dozers
  • Rippers for breaking up hard ground
  • Adapters that connect teeth to the bucket
  • Side cutters, bucket lips, and shrouds
• Industries: G.E.T. is critical in industries such as construction, mining, and forestry, where machines work in demanding conditions.
• Maintenance: Because they are designed to wear down, they are made to be replaceable. Proper selection and maintenance of G.E.T. can significantly reduce downtime and increase productivity and efficiency.