Sampierana’s rubber products are suitable for tracked machines up to 20 tons and are divided into three types:
- Bolt-on rubber pads, with bolt-on fastening to the track shoe;
- Clip-on rubber pads, with lateral fastening to the track shoe;
- Rubber track shoes like the Road-Liner/Geogrip models;
The main features are:
- Components that are easy to assemble and disassemble, even on the job site, especially the Clip-on type
- Long-lasting and high-performance rubber compound;
- Benefit from both the strength of the steel chain and the properties of the rubber;
- Individual vulcanization and metal core
What advantages do rubber pads and track shoes offer?
- Traction and machine stability;
- Prevention of damage to “delicate” surfaces such as concrete or similar floors, asphalt roads, and yards
- Protection for the steel tracks applied to the machine;
- Reduction of vibrations;
- Noise reduction and consequently quieter operation, benefiting the operator;
Bolt-on rubber pads
They are installed on steel shoes bolted to the machine’s iron track. They are fixed by tightening a nut on threaded pins located on the back of the pads.
Their width is identical to that of the steel shoe, which allows the machine to remain within its dimensions and maintain its maximum width, avoiding problems during transport and use in tight spaces limited by walls and curbs
This is the most common type and is recommended for long-term work, despite being more complex and slower to assemble and replace compared to the CLIP-ON type.
Clip-on rubber pads Clip-on rubber pads
They are installed on steel shoes without external holes for BOLT-ON pad application. Application is via lateral clips, one fixed and one “mobile” with two fixing screws.This significantly reduces application and assembly time.
It is advantageous for short-term use due to the speed of assembly and disassembly.
ROAD-LINER/GEOGRIP rubber track shoes
GEOGRIP or ROAD Liner track shoes are formed by a metal steel part coated with a layer of rubber integrated through a fusion process.
They completely replace the steel shoe, as they are directly positioned on the chain via the four fixing screws, thus replacing the steel shoe.
They are ideal when the priority is protecting the surface of use and when a machine must operate on roads and company yards. However, they are not recommended if the machine must operate on abrasive surfaces with rubble and debris.
