Fuchs® Tine Tips

If you run a material handler every day, you already know the tine tips are where the real abuse happens. They’re the first point of contact with scrap, demolition debris, logs, and bulk material. When they wear down or break, productivity drops fast.

At Union Hydraulics, we help operators, maintenance managers, and buyers keep their grapples working the way they should by supplying dependable replacement Fuchs® Tine Tips that fit right and hold up in tough environments.

Why Tine Tips Matter More Than Most People Think

Your grapple may be built heavy, but the tips take concentrated impact every cycle.

• Over time, wear leads to:
• Reduced grabbing ability
• Material slipping during lifts
• Longer load times
• Extra stress on cylinders and pins
• Safety concerns for operators and ground crews

Fresh, properly fitted tips restore the original bite of the grapple. That means cleaner grabs, faster cycles, and less strain on the rest of the attachment.

Built for Real-World Abuse

The customers we work with aren’t operating in ideal conditions. They’re in scrap yards, transfer stations, ports, and wood yards where steel, concrete, and jagged debris are constant.

Quality replacement tine tips need to:

• Resist mushrooming and deformation
• Maintain their profile under repeated impact
• Fit securely without modification
• Deliver consistent performance shift after shift

We focus on providing options that meet those expectations so you can install them and get back to work instead of revisiting the repair next month.

Getting the Right Fit

Fuchs grapples come in several configurations, and tine styles can vary depending on model and application. Choosing the wrong tip can lead to installation headaches or premature wear.

When you call Union Hydraulics, we’ll typically ask for:

• Grapple model
• Machine model
• Existing part number (if available)
• Photos of the current tines
• Measurements if needed

From there, we help you match the correct replacement. Simple, accurate, and fast.

When Should You Replace Them?

Some operators wait until the tip is almost gone. The problem is that running them too long can start damaging the tine itself.

Common signs it’s time:

• Rounded or flattened points
• Cracks forming near the weld or mounting area
• Difficulty penetrating or separating material
• Uneven wear between tines

If you’re noticing any of these, it’s worth a conversation before it turns into a bigger repair.

Designed for Easier Maintenance Planning

We work with many facilities that track wear parts as part of their preventive maintenance program. Having tine tips on hand means downtime is scheduled, not forced on you at the worst possible moment.

If you manage multiple machines, we can also help you standardize what you stock so your team isn’t scrambling to figure out compatibility later.

Why Customers Call Union Hydraulics

We’re not just order takers. Our team understands hydraulic attachments and the punishment they take in the field. If something doesn’t look right, we’ll say so. If there’s a better option for your application, we’ll walk you through it.

Our goal is simple: get you parts that work the first time and keep your operation moving.

Not Sure Which Tine Tip You Need?

That’s normal. There are variations, updates, and machine differences that can make identification tricky.

Give us a call, and we’ll help you sort it out quickly. A short conversation now can prevent delays, returns, and unnecessary downtime later.

Talk with our team and make sure you’re getting the correct Fuchs® Tine Tip for your grapple.