Plogblad

Plogblad, also known as the plow blade, is the blade at the front of a plow. It is the primary cutting surface that engages the material being moved, whether soil or snow, and it transfers forces from the plow to the material. The blade is designed to resist wear and to perform reliably under load.

In agricultural plows, the blade works together with the moldboard to cut and lift soil, forming furrows. Depending on the implement, plogblad can be straight or slightly curved and may be part of a larger assembly that includes a replaceable wear edge. In snow plows, blades are optimized for scraping and pushing snow; they are commonly straight or slightly curved and often fitted with replaceable wear edges, polyurethane runners, or rubber guards to protect road surfaces.

Materials and construction vary, but modern plogblad are typically made from high-strength steel, alloyed or hardened steel, and sometimes stainless steel for corrosion resistance. The blade may be heat-treated to improve hardness, and many blades use a replaceable wear edge or other modular components to simplify maintenance and replacement.

Maintenance and care include inspecting for cracks, bending, and wear; sharpening or replacing the cutting edge as needed; ensuring secure mounting; and cleaning to prevent corrosion. Proper storage and timely replacement of worn blades extend plow performance and reduce damage to equipment.

Overall, plogblad are designed to optimize cutting efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance across different plow types and working conditions.