Laminated upper windscreen CAT, aftermarket

Laminated upper windscreen is an aftermarket part for the Caterpillar machines. According to the product card, this part is an upper windscreen.

Cab glass gives the operator all-round visibility and protects the cab from dust, rain, wind and noise. On machines the windscreen is usually laminated: the film between two layers of glass holds the fragments together if it breaks. Door, side and rear windows are usually toughened (tempered) glass, which stands up better to impact and breaks into small, blunt pieces. A cracked or broken pane reduces visibility, lets water and dust into the cab and puts the operator's safety at risk. When the glass is replaced, the frame is checked for rust and distortion, as a bent frame stresses the new pane and can crack it.

Specifications

Compatibility

The card gives no original part number. Fit is confirmed by the dimensions and hole pattern of the old pane and the machine model. Other parts are in Cab glass.

Fitting

Glass is carried only with suitable equipment and protective gloves, taking care not to knock the edges, as toughened glass can shatter completely from a blow on the edge. After fitting, the seal is checked with water, and on door glass the door is tried to make sure it opens and closes freely.