Re: Bench testing cast track links [TANKS]

["Sigi" <sigismund.koster-at-hetnet.nl>]

Hello Marc,

Interesting results! i have never used this material before for tracks and im suprised it holds up so good,Well this material was originally intended to use as a floor coating

i think with a little more designing of the track it can be more tougher!

greetings Sigi.

----- Original Message -----

From: Marc en Wendy

To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com

Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 12:48 PM

Subject: Bench testing cast track links [TANKS]

Today I 'bench tested' the track links that Sigi casted. Three links have been connected by 4 mm pins (see attached photo). Twisting the links shows that the polyurethane is very tough and a bit flexible, but returning to it's original form after releasing the force. When placing one of the link 'wings' in the vice and putting tension on the link itself it snapped, but that was to be expected.

Grinding the links over the pavement shows slight wear, like with hard wood. Because it is slightly flexible there might be a problem with stretching of the complete track due to (over)tensioning.

 

My first impression is that this is a suitable material for casting track links and I'd sure consider developing a track system using this method. And: it really looks the part!

 

Marc 'happy' M.

The Netherlands

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