RIM-TRACK 1M6226 - Caterpillar

Sound Level Information
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with an open operator station for extended periods or in a noisy environment. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained, or when the doors and windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.Sound Level Information for Machines in European Union Countries and in Countries that Adopt the "EU Directives"
The static operator sound pressure level is 98 dB(A) when "ISO 6394:1998" is used to measure the value for an open operator station.The static operator sound pressure level is 90 dB(A) when "ISO 6394: 1998" is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The test was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed.The exterior sound power level is 117 dB(A) when the value is measured according to the static test procedures and the conditions that are specified in "ISO 6393:1998"."The European Union Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive 2002/44/EC"
Vibration Data for Pipelayers
Information Concerning Hand/Arm Vibration Level
When the machine is operated according to the intended use, the hand/arm vibration of this machine is below 2.5 meter per second squared.Information Concerning Whole Body Vibration Level
This section provides vibration data and a method for estimating the vibration level for pipelayers.Note: Vibration levels are influenced by many different parameters. Many items are listed below.
Operator training, behavior, mode and stress
Job site organization, preparation, environment, weather and material
Machine type, quality of the seat, quality of the suspension system, attachments and condition of the equipmentIt is not possible to get precise vibration levels for this machine. The expected vibration levels can be estimated with the information in Table 2 in order to calculate the daily vibration exposure. A simple evaluation of the machine application can be used.Estimate the vibration levels for the three vibration directions. For typical operating conditions, use the average vibration levels as the estimated level. With an experienced operator and smooth terrain, subtract the Scenario Factors from the average vibration level in order to obtain the estimated vibration level. For aggressive operations and severe terrain, add the Scenario Factors to the average vibration level in order to obtain the estimated vibration level.Note: All vibration levels are in meter per second squared.
Table 1
"ISO Reference Table A - Equivalent vibration levels of whole body vibration emission for earthmoving equipment."    
Machine Type    Typical Operating Activity    Vibration Levels    Scenario Factors    
X axis Y axis    Z axis    X axis    Y axis    Z axis    
Pipelayers     work cycle     0,21     0,23     0,24     0,09     0,11     0,14    Note: Refer to "ISO/TR 25398 Mechanical Vibration - Guideline for the assessment of exposure to whole body vibration of ride on operated earthmoving machines" for more information about vibration. This publication uses data that is measured by international institutes, organizations and manufacturers. This document provides information about the whole body exposure of operators