Section J - Tracks
Track Damage
Types of Rubber Track Damage
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Track Damage
Types of Rubber Track Damage
Rubber tracks are used in numerous operating
environments/ applications, it is therefore possible that
damage may occur to the track. The damage may be
superficial and the track can continue to be used or
repaired, but sometimes it may be necessary to replace
the track to avoid damage to the track running gear.
Refer to the quick reference table below, then to the
corresponding paragraph for illustrated examples of the
failures, possible causes, prevention and corrective
actions.
XX Main cause
X Secondary cause
Item Description Type of Damage Ground
Condition
Maintenance/
Fitting
Operation Running Gear
1 Core Bar Separation X XX X
Breaking X X XX X
Fast Abrasion X XX
Oxidation XX
2 Steel Cord Breaking X X XX X
Separation X X XX X
Exposure XX
Sticking Out
3 Outer Track
Rubber
Tearing/Cuts XX X
Fast abrasion X XX
Cracks X
Longitudinal Cracks X XX
4 Inner Track
Rubber
Tearing/Cuts XX X
Cracks X X
5 Miscellaneous Faulty engaging XX
Detracking XX X X
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