The Importance of Monitoring Ripper Point Wear

With deep ripping season beginning, it's important to stay vigilant about the wear and tear on your ripper points. Neglecting blade wear can have costly consequences, leading to the degradation of your shank and shank assembly and eventually requiring premature replacement of these parts. To prevent this, it's crucial to monitor and replace worn points in a timely manner. This not only ensures the effectiveness of your deep ripping practice, but also protects your investment. Your new Agrowplow point is designed with durability in mind, featuring tungsten and hard facing for maximum protection. However, even the toughest point will experience wear.

Know the signs of when a point needs replacing

• Visible wear or chipping on the tungsten
• Uneven cutting or reduced efficiency
• Strange vibrations or noises during operation

and don't wait until it's too late - as once the points tungsten has chipped or worn off, the wear of the point dramatically accelerates. Ignoring the signs of point wear can lead to wear and damage to the bottom of the shank, making it difficult or even impossible to reattach a new point. 

Take steps to keep your shank assembly in top condition and ensure your deep ripping runs smoothly. 

Be aware of your point wear, you'll be saving yourself costly, premature replacements of shanks

Take the next step...

Make a quick visual inspection next time you pass by the ripper. If you notice any blades that may need to be changed, make a mental note and have you/your helper replace them with spare points if available. Don't forget to reorder more from your dealer or online store to keep your equipment in top condition.