When it comes to winter feeding, most farms will have some form of attachment to feed animals such as shear grabs and bale slices. The principle of these machines is the same – to cut through the material for feeding. In order to do their job efficiently, it is vital that they are kept sharp to reduce the time involved as well as the stress on other parts of the attachment. Dull blades will take longer to cut, and will not seal the face of the pit, leading to air getting in and spoiling the silage. They will also cause more strain to the hydraulics on the rest of the attachment, potentially leading to further problems such as structural cracks and bent or strained pins and hinge points.