CAMSO 24D18C, Service Manual, Page: 7 / 106

Introduction
5
CTS Track System Terminology
1. Front Idlers
2. Rear Idlers
3. Midrollers
4. Tension Cylinder
5. Tensioner Valve
6. Tensioner Link
7. Track Frame
8. Drive Wheel
Rubber Track Terminology
Camso tracks are constructed using a combination of natural and synthetic rubber in combination with steel
reinforcing plies and a continuous wound main cable. The main cable gives the track tension strength, while at the
same time maintaining lateral flexibility. The bias and the reinforcement plies protect the main cable, provide good
internal track alignment, and further increase lateral stiffness to better distribute loads across the track width.
The treadbars are molded into
specific shapes.
To d i s c u s s t r a c k s , w e a r
characteristics, and track issues
better, cer tain terms must be
defined as they are frequently
r e fe r e n c e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e
d o c u m e n t . T h e i l l u s t r a t i o n
s h o w s s o m e o f t h e b a s i c
terminology used when referring
to track construction:
cp1537
1
6
5
8
7
2
4
3
cp0324
Guide or
Inside (ID)
Surface
Drive Lug
Carcass
Main Cables
Alignment
Plies
Reinforcement
Plies
Treadbars