Figure 32-31. Double-Pin Tracks.

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Figure 32-32. Single-Pin Tracks.

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Figure 32-31. Double-Pin Tracks.

Ized permanently or cemented to the track shoe

32-23. Pad Types

assembly, and when worn out, must be replaced as a

unit.

a. Integral Rubber Pad. Integral rubber pads

frequently are placed on the ground-engaging surface of

b. Detachable Rubber Pad. This type of pad (fig.

the track to cushion the interaction of the track with the

32-32) serves the same purpose as the integral pad but

ground and improve traction on hard surfaces. The

is detachable from the shoe.

integral rubber pad is vulcan-

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