Possible Solution For Tracked Equiptment

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I assumed the use variables would play a big role, but weight and side load etc i don't think would be as much an issue as in a 1:1, I'd think the areas of constant contact would wear at a lot faster rate than being worried about bending an outer end or even fatigue at the pin locations? Just due to the constant flexing and motion of it going around the rollers??

IMO 7075 would def. wear slower as you mentioned but it could cause quicker wear on other components where as the 6061 wouldn't. The corrosion issue is more what I was thinking would be an issue knowing the tracks will be used in dirt mud water etc. The hard coating should help with this and with any fatigue issues on the areas constantly rubbing each other.

--Dan