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A Design Study in Steel - ME Elecmetal Crawler Track Shoe

 Track Shoe -- Description

Each crawler shoe is 90 inches long, 25 inches wide and weighs approximately 2,100 lbs.  The shoes are made of  steel for strength and durability.  The center section of each shoe has a hollow box structure to save weight without loss of strength or stiffness. 

The top of each shoe has two center lugs which act as guides for the rollers on the crawler unit. 

Both sides of each shoe have multiple pin lugs to link with adjacent shoes and form the complete track. 

The center guide lugs and pin lugs are integral features in the design and are critical elements for strength and durability.

The outer wings of the shoe are tapered.  The maximum wall  thickness in the casting is 6.5 inches; the thinnest wall section is 1.0 inch.


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