How to Use Rubber Track Blocks


2025-11-28

  Every single thing has its own intrinsic value, and in our daily lives, there are many items and products that we simply can't do without. Similarly, in the industrial sector, numerous pieces of machinery play crucial roles across various fields—and rubber track pads are no exception. Today, let’s talk about how to use rubber track pads.
  The rubber track blocks are installed directly onto the track links or steel track plates by simply replacing the existing rails. The rubber portion of the rubber track blocks comes into direct contact with the road surface, thereby protecting road infrastructure. With the rapid development of municipal engineering construction in China, road construction standards are becoming increasingly stringent. As a result, there are more and more emergency rescue operations, disaster relief efforts, and construction projects taking place in bustling urban areas. With the growing number of urban infrastructure facilities and the rising public awareness of environmental protection, driven by increasingly stringent international standards and expectations, rubber track blocks have been widely adopted in construction machinery.
  Does not damage road surfaces: Rubber track pads cause less damage to roads and municipal infrastructure than steel tracks.
  Low usage cost: During construction, if any damage occurs, it is a localized phenomenon. When necessary, only the individual product needs to be replaced rather than the entire unit, resulting in relatively lower costs.
  High interchangeability: Rubber track pads can be conveniently installed onto or replaced with steel tracks on the track chain at any time.
  Low vibration: The elastic shock absorption provided by the rubber track pads can extend the machine's lifespan and reduce driver fatigue.
  Therefore, rubber track pads have been widely used in: construction machinery (such as excavators, exploration machinery, horizontal drilling rigs, pavers, and earthmovers), as well as military equipment (such as tanks, explosion-proof vehicles, and specialized fire engines).
  The operating temperature range for rubber track pads is generally between -25°C and 55°C. Chemicals, engine oil, and salt in seawater can accelerate the aging of the tracks. After use in such environments, the track pads need to be cleaned. Road curbs, ruts, or uneven road surfaces can cause cracks in the tread pattern along the edges of the tracks. As long as the internal steel tubing and metal components remain undamaged, the tracks can continue to be used.