Heavy Equipment Maintenance in Dubai, UAE

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In the rest of the world, owners usually worry that the winter cold will harm their machinery. However, in the UAE, used heavy equipment owners worry mostly about the hot scorching summer months because the heat can cause significant damage to the machinery batteries.

Summer heat in the UAE & heavy equipment maintenance

From June to August we experience the hottest weather here in the UAE. Thus the battery life tends to deteriorate faster during the hot months. Super high temperatures can cause lead-acid battery current collectors to degrade more quickly and corrode during charging. Unfortunately, this corrosion causes machine batteries to become weak over time.

Another reason is that battery life is also shorter when the temperature is hotter. This happens because the heat tends to accelerate the sulfation process. Sulfation means that crystals comprised of lead sulfate start to develop. Lead sulfate typically forms around the electrodes of a battery as it discharges. It is not normally an issue as long as a recharge happens immediately. However, when a recharge doesn’t occur right away, the lead sulfate turns into crystals that are more difficult to charge.

Sulfation also occurs more rapidly due to parasitic loads. These are small currents that the battery delivers to the various electronic components of a machine. Although the parasitic loads and electrical currents are very minimal, they combine with heat to decrease the life of the battery.

Tips on how you can protect your construction machinery:

Try to keep your used construction equipment out of the sun. This may sound impossible for a country like the UAE, but one can always try to avoid working in the peak hours of the hottest months of the year, and park your construction fleet in the shade when not in use in order to maximize the battery life.
Set up a routine checkup for your used heavy equipment. Make sure that the battery is fully and properly charged before heavy use during the hotter months. Do not just rely on the alternator as it can stress it out and lead to early failure. Use a battery charger as necessary. Ensure that all battery connections are clean and tight. Doing these things will lead to higher current and long-term performance.
Use Absorbed Gass Mat (AGM) batteries whenever possible. They are more low-maintenance alternatives to lead-acid batteries. AGM batteries are sealed and also leak-proof. Moreover, they are a good choice for equipment that uses a lot of power. Such as for different machine components such as mirrors, heat, and air conditioning. in addition, AGM batteries are not as affected by the sulfation process of parasitic loads, and they are able to sit in storage for longer periods of time without adverse effects.
Keep your used machinery active. Allowing equipment to sit for extended periods of time will cause parasitic loads to drain the battery more quickly.
Electronics is the largest source of parasitic loads in your used heavy equipment. Therefore, whenever you leave your machine remember to turn it off so that the inactive engine won’t degrade your battery.

Tips summed up:

In short, as the owner or operator of used heavy machinery in Dubai, it is vital to take the necessary precautions during the summer heat of Dubai and UAE in general, to protect the battery of your equipment. Keep the equipment out of the sun whenever possible or park it in the shade or cover it. Perform regular battery checks during your maintenance routine. Utilize AGM batteries if possible and keep machines active. Finally, turn off all electronic systems upon exiting the vehicle. Following these guidelines will better ensure the long-term health of your machine battery.

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Summer heat in the UAE & heavy equipment maintenance

Tips on how you can protect your construction machinery:

Tips summed up: