Measuring Track Sag Track Sag measurement differs between elevated sprocket machines with and without carrier rollers and oval track machines. The various measurement...
Measuring Cannon Extension Cannon extension can be measured with a ruler or a tape measure. The ruler or tape must be placed firmly...
Measuring Link Scalloping Scallop measurments need to be taken on each link. As well as the overall wear, you should also take note...
Identifying Dry Joints Dry joints will cause excessive friction and wear and are identified by using a temperature gun and finding any joints...
Idler Rise Height or Grouser Rise Height Grouser rise height is the height of the shoe grouser tip above the ground when: 1 – The machine is...
Measuring the number of Shims under each Bogie Bump Pad Check for each major Bogie and count the number of shims included under the bump pads. Record this number in...
Number of Links This is a count of the number of link in the chain. Commence from the master link moving in a...
Measuring Links Links can be measured with either a depth gauge or an ultrasonic tool. Both methods are shown in the videos...
Measuring Pin Bushing Bushings can be measured with either an ultrasonic tool or a caliper. Both methods are shown in the videos below....
Measuring Shoes Shoes can be measured with either a depth gauge or an ultrasonic tool. Both methods are shown in the videos...
Measuring Sprocket Sprockets are measured with a ruler across three teeth. Exact measurement points are shown in the video below. Potential Observations
Measuring Idler The idler is measured with a depth gauge using four points that are then averaged for the final measurement. The...
Measuring Carrier Roller Carrier Rollers can be measured with either an ultrasonic tool or with calipers. Both methods are shown in the videos...
Measuring Track Rollers Track rollers can be measured with either a depth gauge, a caliper or an ultrasonic tool. All methods are shown...
Measuring Track Rollers when a Guard is present. Guards over the Track Rollers are a hinderance to measuring the Track Roller Wear, but there are alternative methods to...
Elevated Sprocket Dozers – PDF Download Please click the link here to download or print a users guide to measuring Elevated Sprocket Dozers