Installation Method for Excavator Rubber Track Shoes


2025-11-28

  The operating temperature range for rubber track pads typically falls between -25°C and 55°C. Chemical substances in seawater, automotive engine oil, and salt can accelerate the aging of the tracks. After use in such environments, it is essential to clean the track pads thoroughly. Road curbs, asphalt surfaces, or uneven road sections can also cause cracks in the tread patterns of the track tires at the edges of the runway. As long as there is no damage to the external seamless steel pipes and steel components, the tracks can continue to be used normally.
  When selecting rubber track pads for excavators, users should pay attention to the following issues:
  1. Overall dimensions of the excavator track shoe and length of the excavator chain.
  2. Does the rubber track plate have screw holes? What are the specifications and model numbers of the screw hole spacing? Is the entire track assembly made of solid rubber track plates, or does it consist of half-assembled rubber track segments?
  3. The selection of rubber track pads—whether snap-on or screw-on—should be determined based on the excavator’s on-site application conditions and output power.
  Installation steps:
  There are two methods for installing excavator rubber track pads: snap-fit assembly (hook-and-loop type) and screw-based assembly.
  The raw materials for excavator rubber tracks are currently divided into four types:
  1. The raw material refers to polycarbonate (PC) made by liquid molding in molds.
  2. Injection-molding materials refer to recycled pellets that are melted and poured into molds, then cooled and shaped. Their defining characteristic is that they lack elasticity.
  3. Rubber refers to raw rubber, which has better gloss and a milder odor.
  4. Raw rubber, also known as recycled rubber, has low strength, is prone to cracking, and has a strong odor. Its defining characteristic is its low price.
  When selecting rubber track pads for excavators, users should pay attention to the following issues:
  1. Overall dimensions of the excavator track shoe and length of the excavator chain.
  2. Does the track shoe have screw holes? What are the specifications and model numbers of the screw hole spacing? Is the entire surface assembled using adhesive track shoes, or is it composed of half-assembled rubber track segments?
  3. The selection of rubber track pads—whether snap-on or screw-on—should be determined based on the excavator’s on-site application conditions and output power.
  Installation steps:
  There are two methods for installing excavator rubber track pads: snap-fit assembly (hook-and-loop type) and screw-based assembly.
  The raw materials for excavator rubber tracks are currently divided into four types:
  1. The raw material used by the University of Cambridge is polycarbonate (PC), which is manufactured using liquid forging within molds.
  2. Injection-molding materials refer to recycled pellets that are melted and poured into molds, then cooled and shaped. Their defining characteristic is that they lack elasticity.
  3. Rubber refers to raw rubber, which has better gloss and a milder odor.
  4. Raw rubber, also known as recycled rubber, has low strength, is prone to cracking, and has a strong odor. Its defining characteristic is its low price.