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GEOGRIP Pads for Excavators
GEOGRIP Pads for Excavators
GEOGRIPs are vulcanised rubber pads with internal core metals designed for excavators and similar machinery. They serve as an alternative to steel tracks, minimizing ground damage and offering a solution where continuous rubber tracks are unavailable. Bridgestone pioneered this technology, leveraging extensive experience in the construction market.
Installation and Replacement
GEOGRIPs are easily installed using four bolts onto the machine's track chain links. They can be quickly replaced, reducing downtime significantly.
Benefits of GEOGRIP
- Surface Protection: Prevents road damage compared to traditional steel shoes.
- Noise and Vibration Reduction: Offers quieter and smoother operation.
- Durability: Made from high durability rubber compounds, providing superior longevity.
Design and Construction Features
- Anti-Cut Rubber Compound: Ensures robustness and durability.
- Tread Design: Optimized for durability and turnability.
- High-Strength Core Metal: Forged for enhanced strength.
- Interlocking Design: Reduces debris accumulation, preventing damage.
- Pro-Edge Technology: Minimizes edge-cut damage.
- Advanced Bonding: Ensures strong adhesion between rubber and metal.
Product Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various GEOGRIP models, including dimensions, bolt hole diameter, and compatible machine weights. Specific models are designed for compatibility with Komatsu machinery.
Quality and Environmental Standards
Bridgestone's manufacturing facilities adhere to ISO 9001/2000 and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring high-quality management and environmental responsibility.
Contact Information
The document lists contact details for Bridgestone's offices across the UK, Italy, Malaysia, the USA, Japan, and Germany.
Catalog excerpts
A WORLD LEADER IN THE RUBBER INDUSTRY Bridgestone was founded in 1931 and has grown to become the world’s largest tire and rubber products company, with 179 production facilities in 25 countries and sales networks in over 150 countries. The company is renowned for its R&D and design capability, exemplified by the success of Bridgestone’s racing tires. This expertise extends to a wide range of products including automotive parts and industrial rubber products such as GEOGRIP. “Bridgestone... Serving Society with Superior Quality” Advantages of GEOGRIPs are individually vulcanised rubber pads with...
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Design and construction Pro-Edge GEOGRIPs use Bridgestone’s latest “Pro-Edge” embedded core metals. The special rounded profile wing design combined with the tapered rubber tread lug profile disperse stress concentrations which significantly reduces edge-cut damage caused by riding over curbs or sharp obstacles. Anti-Cut Rubber Compound The core metals are embedded in a thick super abrasion-resistant rubber compound which provides a highly robust and durable solution for tracked machines. Tread Design GEOGRIP’s tread profile is based on Bridgestone’s optimized design for high durability, anti-chunking,...
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* PD450CS and PD500BS Road Liner type pads are for Komatsu models. (No interlocking feature) ** GE450AS is also compatible with Komatsu models. Standard Machine Weights are based on an Excavator application and are a guide only. If your machine weight or application exceeds the standard weight, please contact Bridgestone to discuss. Bridgestone GEOGRIPs are manufactured at facilities recognized for their quality of management by the highest international certification standards: Bridgestone Quality Management Systems Bridgestone Environmental Management Systems Your Journey, Our Passion Bridgestone...
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