Clip-on Rubber Track Pads for Installation Without Drilling
Clip-on Rubber Track Pads are clamped onto existing steel track shoes and mechanically secured. They allow steel track undercarriages to operate on asphalt, concrete, paving stones and other finished surfaces without drilling the track shoes.
- Clamp-on rubber pads for steel tracks, excavators and crawler machines
- Selection by pad width, track pitch, track shoe thickness and clamp geometry
- Technical drawings available after account registration
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What Are Clip-on Rubber Track Pads?
Clip-on Rubber Track Pads are rubber pads for steel track undercarriages that are clamped onto existing steel track shoes and mechanically secured. Unlike Bolt-on Rubber Track Pads, they do not require pre-drilled track shoes.
The steel track shoe remains the structural base of the undercarriage. The Clip-on Rubber Track Pad forms the rubber contact surface and helps reduce damage to asphalt, concrete, paving stones and other finished surfaces.
When Should Clip-on Rubber Track Pads Be Used?
Clip-on Rubber Track Pads are commonly used when existing steel track shoes need to be equipped with rubber pads without drilling or modifying the track shoe. They are particularly suitable for machines operating on both unpaved terrain and finished surfaces.
For permanently defined machine configurations, extended operation on finished surfaces or applications requiring pre-drilled track shoes, Bolt-on Rubber Track Pads or Chain-on Rubber Track Pads may be the more suitable solution depending on the undercarriage configuration.
How Do I Select the Correct Clip-on Rubber Track Pad?
Selecting the correct Clip-on Rubber Track Pad requires more than matching pad width and track pitch. Track shoe thickness, clamp geometry, track shoe design and overall compatibility must also be considered.
- Pad Width: must match the existing steel track shoe.
- Track Pitch: key dimension used for identification.
- Track Shoe Thickness: critical for secure clamp installation.
- Clamp Geometry: clamp area and fastening system must match the track shoe.
- Track Shoe Design: particularly relevant for double-grouser and triple-grouser track shoes.
- Technical Drawings: recommended for final fitment verification before ordering.
Advantages of Clip-on Rubber Track Pads
- Installation on existing steel track shoes without drilling
- Rubber contact surface for operation on finished surfaces
- Suitable for changing operating conditions
- Protection of asphalt, concrete, paving stones and industrial floors
- Retrofit solution for existing steel track undercarriages
Difference Between Clip-on, Bolt-on and Chain-on Rubber Track Pads
- Clip-on Rubber Track Pads: are clamped onto existing steel track shoes and mechanically secured.
- Bolt-on Rubber Track Pads: are bolted onto pre-drilled steel track shoes.
- Chain-on Rubber Track Pads: replace the steel track shoe and are mounted directly onto the track chain.
Why Are There Multiple Clip-on Rubber Track Pads with the Same Width and Pitch?
Even when width and track pitch are identical, Clip-on Rubber Track Pads may differ in track shoe thickness, clamp geometry, mounting points and overall design. Therefore, two pads with identical dimensions may not be interchangeable.
Technical drawings, dimensions and the existing steel track shoe configuration should always be checked before ordering replacement pads.
Compatible Track Shoes for Clip-on Rubber Track Pads
Clip-on Rubber Track Pads are mounted onto existing steel track shoes. Track shoe design, thickness and clamp area are critical for proper fitment. Related categories include Track Shoes, Double Grouser Track Shoes and Triple Grouser Track Shoes.
Rubber Pads for Steel Track Undercarriages
Clip-on Rubber Track Pads are part of the wider range of rubber pad systems for steel track undercarriages. For an overview of all mounting types, visit our Rubber Track Pads category. Additional compatible components can be found in the Undercarriage category.
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