Section J - Tracks
Track Damage
Types of Rubber Track Damage
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Outer Track Rubber - Cracks
Cause:
1 Bending fatigue of the rubber after excessive use.
2 Long storage (a few months) outside in the sunlight.
Prevention:
1 Ensure cracks do not reach the metallic components
of the track.
2 Tracks must be stored indoors or under cover away
from the direct sunlight and bad weather.
Fig 12.
Additional Notes:
The track can be used as long as the cracks do not reach
the metallic components of the track. When the cracks
expose the steel cords, the track must be replaced or
repaired.
Outer Track Rubber - Longitudinal
Cracks
Cause:
1 The edges of the rubber track are often deformed
largely due to a bumpy ground surface, stones and
other objects, which cause intensive stress on the
edges resulting in damage. Especially when a
machine drives over concrete pavements, this type of
damage easily occurs.
Prevention:
1 Operate the machine with care, avoid concrete
pavements and big rocks.
Fig 13.
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