surfaces. Because of their strong traction, they are good for pushing or pulling heavy loads.
There are also specialized shoes that are designed for specific types of work. With heavy-duty shoes, the plates and ridges are thicker and stronger, providing higher bending and wear resistance. They are suitable for high impact and highly abrasive applications. With its low noise and vibration characteristics, the roadliner shoe, also known as the city shoe, is designed to operate easily and smoothly on asphalt, concrete and other paved surfaces.
Pros and Cons of Using Track Shoes
The benefits of using track shoes include improved traction on a variety of surfaces. Double grousers in particular help the machine make smoother turns on different terrains. The design of the track shoe provides for an even distribution of weight across the surface of the terrain. And because the replaceable shoes take the majority of the wear and tear, the life of the actual track as well as the entire undercarriage is prolonged.
On the other hand, while track shoes perform well on soft and uneven terrain, they are not as effective on hard, flat surfaces like asphalt and concrete, which can damage those surfaces and reduce the lifespan of the track shoes themselves. Track shoes are also subject to heavy wear and tear, especially when used on abrasive surfaces like rocky terrain. And removing and installing shoes is a complex and time-consuming process; it takes experience and the right tools to do it properly and can take hours to swap out an entire set of shoes.
Installation and Removal
Building on this, the question becomes: how are track shoes installed and then removed when change is mandatory? There is a short list of tools that are required, but they need to be job specific.
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