When it comes to creating a superior product, the quality of the supplies you are using is crucial to your success. I started thinking carefully about which supplies companies were using to create products a few years ago, and I learned a lot about the process. After evaluating a wide range of different businesses, I now consider myself an industrial equipment enthusiast, and I love to learn more about the process each and every day. This blog is all about creating a better product by working with the right suppliers, being careful with your processes, and avoiding manufacturing problems in the long haul.
The digging of holes plays a critical role in the completion of many modern construction and industrial projects. Digging a series of holes by hand can be time consuming and physically exhausting, so most companies opt to invest in a series of augers to assist in the digging process. Access to an auger can make your hole-digging activities more efficient, but only if you have the auger best suited for the task.
Here are three considerations that you must make before selecting an auger to ensure you get the right tool for the job.
1. The depth of the hole you need to dig.
Before you select an auger and start digging, you need to determine how deep you need your hole to be. Not all augers are equipped to dig down deep into the surface of the soil. If you need a shallow hole, then you can probably make do with a handheld auger.
If you need to dig deeper, then you will need to invest in a larger auger that can be attached to your excavator or skid steer machine. Knowing how deep you need to dig will make it easier to use the right auger, like a peno auger, when completing your projects in the future.
2. The conditions of the soil you are digging in.
Taking the time to assess the soil conditions you will be working with prior to selecting an auger can help you choose the right tool to dig your holes. A lightweight auger may have difficulty penetrating soil that is compact and hardened, while a heavy-duty auger may be too powerful for loose soil with a high clay content.
Basing your auger selection off the soil conditions is a simple and effective way to ensure your auger serves as an asset as you dig holes in the future.
3. The type of drive unit you have access to.
Augers that are powered by a drive unit take a lot of the physical labor out of digging holes. If you want to ensure that the auger you purchase will be effective in the future, then you need to ensure the attachment is compatible with your drive unit.
A drive unit that is too powerful for the auger attached to it can create a significant safety hazard, so you should always base your auger selection on the type of drive unit you have access to.
Knowing the considerations that you need to make as you select an auger will help you gain access to the tool best suited to meet your hole-digging needs.
Share10 April 2017
