Rubber Track Maintenance

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Ensuring maximum life for your J'Track & Pads

Whilst full attention to detail goes into the design and manufacture of our revolutionary J'Tracks & Pads, we advise you to follow some of the basic measures below to maximise the lifetime of your track.

• Avoid premature wear or damage to your track caused by working environments such as rocky terrain, gravel, concrete demolition, metal debris etc...
• The more careful the operator is when using rubber tracked or padded equipment the better the track/pad wear and performance
• Exposure to contaminants such as salt or oil should be avoided and cleaned off immediately if track/pad is exposed
• Prior to fitting you new track check your drive system components. these may need replacing
• Always try to maintain clean drive components thus avoiding damage from foreign substances or mud
• Try to minimise exposure to the sun, this helps to reduce the aging process. normal operating temperature range is between -25 to +55c. if necessary reduce speed under extreme temperatures
• 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
  • Drive up or down a slope instead of traversing
  • Avoid making spin or pivot turns
  • Travel with both tracks on a level surface
  • Avoid striking concrete curbs or walls with the sides of the track/pads
• When purchasing a ramp for to load your tracked equipment, or purchasing tracks/pads for an existing ramp try and ensure the design allows for minimum damage to your tracks/pads:
  • Make sure the width (if applicable) allows for clip on pads. (eliminates damage to your ramp and pads)
  • Cross member supports are sufficiently spaced to eliminate catching/ pinching of tracks/pads

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

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