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RUD INTRODUCES A CHAIN DEVICE TYPE "TERRA" THE NEW COMBINATION OF POLYURETHAN AND ALLOW STEEL FOR SNOW, SAND AND OFF-THE-ROAD TERRAIN

The increasing expenses in the development of tracked armoured vehicles and thus resulting trend for armoured wheel vehicles has led to the idea to develop an off-the-road chain. This new design guarantees the maneuverability of a wheeled vehicle and is campatible with a tracked vehicle. The new developd RUD off-the-road chain type TERRA is made of breaking resistant and tough polyurethan in combination with a very robust chain mesh made of alloy steel. Special chain elements allow quick and easy fitting. Thorough-going tests with leading manufacturers of armored vehicles have proved that the maneuverability in heavy muddy terrain is identical with the results of a tracked vehicle. The bearing surface of the tire is increased by approx. 50%, therefore, the tendency of sinking in of th vehicle is considerably reduced. The specific arrangement of the single plates guarantees good traction and self-cleaning of the chain. The result is an improvement of the climbing power and stability of slippery underground as well as on sand. This new chain device can be used on roads up to max. speed of 60 km/h without damaging the road surface. The tires are protected by the chain and, therefore, their economy is increased.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • From the proceedings of the International Conference on the Performance of Off-Road Vehicles and Machines (8th), Volume 3. Held at Cambridge, England, on August 5-11, 1984,
  • Corporate Authors:

    RUD-Kettenfabrik G.m.b.h. und Company

    Halen,   Germany 
  • Publication Date: 1984-8

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  • Pagination: 17 p.

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  • Accession Number: 00396779
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Feb 28 1986 12:00AM