Development and Fabrication of Track Pads

摘要

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.