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BAND TRACK System Approach Continuously molded rubber Integrated drive mechanism Aramid & polyester lateral reinforcement Steel cord longitudinal reinforcement Plastic sprocket and idler
15 TON BAND TRACK
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Developed band track for 12 ton vehicle • Durability tested summer 1997 - YPG (2908 miles) • Developed improved band track for 15 ton vehicle • Performance tested summer 1998 - YPG • Acoustic & IR test summer 1998 - Camp Grayling, MI • Projectile & mine blast tested summer 1998 - APG • Development of band track for 25 ton vehicle is ongoing
25 TON BAND TRACK
BENEFITS 50% of the Weight of Steel Track Reduced Acoustic Signature - Down 4-6 dB Reduced Maintenance

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Developing Lighter, Quieter Band Track Systems for Military Vehicles

  • 1. BAND TRACK System Approach Continuously molded rubber Integrated drive mechanism Aramid & polyester lateral reinforcement Steel cord longitudinal reinforcement Plastic sprocket and idler
  • 2. 15 TON BAND TRACK
  • 3.
  • 4. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Developed band track for 12 ton vehicle • Durability tested summer 1997 - YPG (2908 miles) • Developed improved band track for 15 ton vehicle • Performance tested summer 1998 - YPG • Acoustic & IR test summer 1998 - Camp Grayling, MI • Projectile & mine blast tested summer 1998 - APG • Development of band track for 25 ton vehicle is ongoing
  • 5. 25 TON BAND TRACK
  • 6.
  • 7. BENEFITS 50% of the Weight of Steel Track Reduced Acoustic Signature - Down 4-6 dB Reduced Maintenance