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News · 2021-01-09
Important Considerations for Construction Machinery in Cold Low‑Temperature Regions
In high‑latitude cold areas, low temperatures cause poor‑oil flow, frozen pipes and weak batteries. This article covers cold‑climate machine selection and protection.
High-latitude regions in Europe and North America experience long-term severe cold in winter, greatly affecting machinery startup and operation. Low temperature increases oil viscosity, reduces fluidity and raises operating load; water and oil pipelines are prone to freezing and damage; battery capacity declines sharply, causing difficult startup.
Machinery used in cold areas must adopt low-temperature adapted oil to avoid solidification. Preheat equipment fully before operation and avoid cold-machine overload work. Drain accumulated water and protect pipelines after shutdown, and check battery status regularly. Abiding by cold-weather operation standards minimizes low-temperature wear and ensures smooth winter construction.