Bulldozer or angledozer blades

CPC v2.1 Code: 44429

About bulldozer or angledozer blades

cpc code 44429 covers the production of bulldozer or angledozer blades, which are essential components in the construction and mining industries. These heavy-duty blades are used to push, move, and level large volumes of soil, rock, and other materials, playing a crucial role in site preparation, excavation, and land clearing activities. The demand for these specialized blades is closely tied to the overall health and activity levels of the construction and mining sectors, making this industry an important indicator of broader economic trends.

Production process

Bulldozer and angledozer blades are typically manufactured through a combination of metal fabrication and machining processes. The production process often begins with the cutting and shaping of steel plates or sheets to the desired blade dimensions. These blank pieces are then subjected to various heat treatment and tempering processes to enhance their strength, durability, and wear resistance. Finally, the blades undergo precision machining to ensure accurate dimensions, smooth surfaces, and the incorporation of any necessary attachment points or features.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of bulldozer and angledozer blades include high-quality steel, often in the form of alloy steels or specialized blade steels, as well as various consumables such as welding materials, abrasives, and cutting fluids. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, including metal cutting and forming equipment, heat treatment furnaces, and precision machining tools. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the overall production costs and competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 44429 is the bulldozer or angledozer blade itself, which is then sold to construction and mining equipment manufacturers, as well as to companies and contractors directly involved in earthmoving and site preparation activities. These blades may be used in conjunction with 44421 Bulldozers or 44422 Angledozers, which are classified under separate CPC codes. The demand for these blades is closely tied to the overall activity levels in the construction, mining, and infrastructure development sectors.

Family tree for bulldozer or angledozer blades

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/444'>444: Machinery for mining, quarrying and construction, and parts thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4442'>4442: Other moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting or extracting machinery, self-propelled, for earth, minerals or ores (including bulldozers, mechanical shovels and road rollers)</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44429'>44429: Bulldozer or angledozer blades</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44421'>44421: Bulldozers and angledozers, self-propelled</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44422'>44422: Graders and levellers, self-propelled</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44423'>44423: Scrapers, self-propelled</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44424'>44424: Tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44425'>44425: Front-end shovel loaders, self-propelled</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44426'>44426: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, self-propelled, with a 360-degree revolving superstructure, except front-end shovel loaders</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44427'>44427: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, except front-end shovel loaders and machinery with a 360-degree revolving superstructure; moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery n.e.c., self-propelled, for earth, minerals or ores</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44428'>44428: Dumpers designed for off-highway use</a>"]

    

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