Understanding the Carbide & Cover Snow Plow Blade Set-up:
Streamlining Snow Removal with All-in-One Carbide and Cover Blade Systems

September 17, 2024

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Streamlining Snow Removal with All-in-One Carbide and Cover Blade Systems

Streamlining snow removal with all-in-one carbide and cover blade systems

In our previous posts, we’ve explored the benefits and challenges of carbide and cover snow plow blade set-ups, as well as how to avoid common issues. While these set-ups can be highly effective when properly maintained, there is an alternative solution that can streamline your snow removal operations even further: all-in-one carbide and cover blade systems.

All-in-one carbide and cover blade systems, like those offered by Winter Equipment, feature a steel cover blade that is directly welded to the carbide blade. This design offers several advantages over traditional carbide and cover set-ups.

Perfect alignment

Our cover blades, comprised of 5/8″ AR500 steel with increased ductility to prevent breaking, ensure that your carbide blade and steel cover blade have the perfect alignment every time.

Wear indicators

The welded-on cover blade features wear indicators that tell you when you’ve used all of your carbide, show you the places you experience the most wear, and show you when the blade should be changed before damage is done to your moldboard.

Multiple blade options

We offer multiple carbide blades with our cover plate directly welded on, including our Razor^® Arrow, Pegasus^®, Pegasus^® XL, Razor^®, Razor^® HD, Razor^® XL, and BlockBuster^® blade systems.

Reduced bolt issues

Because our steel cover blade is welded onto the carbide blade, the mounting bolts only need to go through the blade and the moldboard, reducing the chance for bolts to loosen and shear from debris buildup.

Plow Guards

All of Winter Equipment’s blade systems include Plow Guards, which protect the ends of the plow, preventing uneven wear, washout, and curb damage, ensuring even wear across the entire plow.

Easier installation

Winter Equipment blades come in 3′ or 4′ segments, making installation easier and faster compared to typical full-length steel cover blades, which can be up to 12′, heavy, cumbersome, and require multiple people to install.

All-in-one carbide and cover blade systems offer a streamlined solution for snow removal professionals looking to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. By eliminating common failure points and simplifying ordering, installation, and maintenance, these systems can help you achieve optimal performance with less hassle. While they may represent a higher upfront investment, the long-term benefits in terms of time savings, reduced maintenance, and extended blade life can make them a worthwhile consideration for your operation.

Summary

Winter Equipment’s blades feature a built-in AR500 steel cover blade with increased ductility welded directly onto the carbide blade.
Benefits include perfect alignment, wear indicators, multiple blade options, reduced bolt issues, and easier installation.
Plow Guards are included to protect the ends of the plow and ensure even wear.

Ready to revolutionize your snow removal operations? In our final post, “Optimizing Your Carbide and Cover Blade Set-up for Peak Performance,” we’ll recap the key takeaways from this series and provide action steps for getting the most out of your blade set-up, whether you choose a traditional carbide and cover configuration or an all-in-one system.