Elastomer Improvement Program
Abstract
Track systems are one of the highest Operations & Sustainment (O&S) cost drivers for combat vehicle platforms. The typical failure mechanism for these systems is associated with the elastomeric (rubber) components. As vehicle platforms operate across a variety of terrain conditions, energy and heat from the environment causes premature fatiguing that can limit the overall life of these track systems. The Elastomer Improvement Program (EIP) uses a state-of-the-art laboratory to research, formulate and laboratory test new elastomer compounds to increase track system durability and reduce O&S costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- c7a14d22da8cc6cdc5047ce0feb13a3a