An innovative product from Keech Australia “is helping construction and mining operators extend the working life of their loader buckets, boosting productivity and reducing costs.” Keesharp is a bucket tooth that has been designed to get sharper with use. Keech Australia Marketing Manager Brad Clark says the design introduces a longer tooth life than previously seen in the market.

“Keesharp adaptor and bucket tooth systems increase nose strength and integrity, extending the operational life of the bucket. The specialised design of the tooth profile means as it is used and worn down, the tooth becomes even sharper, increasing efficiency with use,” he says. “Because the tooth is so strong and because it gets sharper over time, Keesharp improves bucket penetration in even the most challenging conditions. Productivity is further enhanced because Keesharp is designed for easy changeover with a one-pin-fits-all format, delivering better machine availability while reducing downtime.”

The hammerless system is designed with a pin on either side of the tooth for a more balanced locking system. The tooth and adapter absorb the force of digging, keeping the pins free of pressure for optimum performance.
“When you need to change applications fast and keep cycle time up you need quick and easy replacement of teeth. Having a single pin size across the range makes tooth changeover simple and safe,” Clark says.

Keesharp has been rigorously tested and is manufactured in Australia in accordance with Keech’s stringent quality standards. All models have been validated to match the breakout forces of the machines they’re designed for.
“Construction and mining are very demanding environments and all our products are designed to withstand those environments. We complete extensive testing to verify the safety features and ensure reliability even in high impact applications and harsh digging conditions,” Clark says.
Keesharp is available for machine sizes from 20 to 350 t. It is suitable for uses ranging from underground production and development to open pit mining and digging as well as construction and earthmoving applications. Keech describes itself as one of Australia’s most cutting-edge manufacturing businesses. “It has twice been included in the BRW list of the most innovative companies in the country. The family owned business is based in Bendigo and has been bringing high quality products to market for more than 80 years.”