190303ha Flashcards
An undercarriage system must provide a balance between adequate traction, machine
stability and satisfactory load carrying capacity
true
The load carrying capacity of an undercarriage is determined mostly by the:
width of each track shoe.
The stability of the machine is more important when the machine is an excavator
rather than a crawler tractor equipped with a dozer.
true
A tracked crane is more suitable for:
lifting heavy loads that are very near to the machine.
Identify six (6) major components that comprise a typical undercarriage system.
a) track frames
b) pivot shaft and equalizer bar
c) track chain
d) track and carrier rollers
e) drive sprocket
f) idlers
g) track tension and recoil mechanisms
h) protective devices (guards)
Explain the main function of the track frame.
provides a solid support for the remaining undercarriage
components.
also absorbs shock loads caused by collisions between
the track assembly and immobile objects.
The following type(s) of track links are available for use as required by a specific
track chain application:
any of the above links could be used in track chains.
A master pin and a split master link have one function in common with each other.
Explain that function.
The master pin and the split master link are both used to hold the track chain
together. The master pin must be removed to split the track chain while the split link
must be disconnected in order to split the track chain.
A machine is operating on soil that could cause soil packing in and around the track
chain. Identify the type of track shoe you would recommend for this type of operating
condition
When soil packing is a problem the machine should be equipped with open centre
track shoes.
A low mount final drive and drive sprocket system could be used on:
any of the above machines are correct.
Explain the major difference between pedestal (carrier) rollers and track rollers.
Carrier rollers are mounted on pedestal members on top of the track frame and
support the weight of the top track. Track rollers are mounted on the bottom of the
track frame and help support the weight of the machine.
The three track and carrier roller configurations are?
Pedestal (carrier) rollers
Conventional track rollers
Bogie style track rollers
Pedestal rollers are located where in the track assembly? And perform what task?
They are located on the top section of the track assembly and support the weight of the track above the frame
Conventional (track) rollers function is to?
Transmit the weight of the machine to the track chain and transmit shock loads to the track frame. As well as maintain track chain position through the flanges
Bogie style rollers are a pivoting roller assembly the purpose of this is?
To maximize the amount of track surface area in all load conditions