Development and Fabrication of Track Pads

Abstract

This report describes the formulation, molding, testing, and delivery of new tank track pads and belts of pads to TACOM. It includes the study of hundreds of new formulations, which contained various elastomer formulations, fillers and reinforcing fibers. Prototype molds were fabricated. M60 pads and rolls of M1 pads were delivered to TACOM for road tests. Polyurethane elastomers that are specifically formulated for this application will be the best choice for obtaining great improvements in wear resistance in the near future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1986
Accession Number
ADA182766

Entities

People

  • Harry S. Katz
  • James Wittig Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Vehicles
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastomers
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fungi
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Physical Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Vehicle Tracks
  • Wear Resistance

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