Ensuring maximum life for your J’Track & Pads

Whilst full attention to detail goes into the design and production of our revolutionary J’Tracks & Pads, we advise you to follow some of the following precautions to maximise the lifetime of your track:

• Avoid premature wear or damage to your track caused by unsuitable working environments such as rocky terrain, gravel, concrete demolition, metal debris etc.
• Machinery should always be operated with caution, rubber tracked or padded equipment will not only have a longer life but you will also gain optimum performance for your track/pads.
• Exposure to contaminants such as salt or oil should be avoided and cleaned off immediately if track/pads are exposed.
• Always check your drive system components to see if they need replacing, prior to fitting a new track
• Always try to maintain clean drive components thus avoiding damage from foreign substances or mud.
• To reduce the aging process try to minimise exposure to the sun. Normal operating temperature ranges between 0°C to 25°C. Reduce speed under extreme temperatures if necessary.
• Monitor track tension on a regular basis. (Rubber tracks)

 

To avoid unnecessary wear of track/pads and drive components always:

• Alternate turning from one side to another.
• Travel with both tracks on a level surface.
• Drive up or down a slope instead of traversing.
• Avoid making spin or pivot turns.
• Avoid striking concrete curbs or walls with the sides of the track/pads
• When purchasing either ramps for loading your tracked equipment, or purchasing new tracks/pads for your existing ramp always try and ensure the design allows for minimum damage to your tracks/pads.
• Make sure the width of your ramp (if applicable) allows for clip on pads. (Eliminates any damage to your ramp and pads)
• Cross member supports are sufficiently spaced to eliminate catching or pinching of tracks/pads.

If you need any advice in regard to your track/Pad care then please contact a GTW service professional, we will be happy to assist.