Roetin's Turning Carbide History - Traction Industry History

Turning Carbide History

The 1971 carbide wear rod patent had tapered turning carbides.

4" turning carbide
Blunt end
Full length channel
(with Masterweld wear pads)
1984-1989

Flat wear pad
Blunt end
1 1/4"
19?? - 1983

5" turning carbide
Blunt end
Full length channel

6" turning carbide
Blunt end
Tapered wear pads
1986 -

Blunt end carbide builds up resistance that your track has to overcome, generating the need for studs to gain control.

Since the carbide wear rod patent had tapered ends on the carbide, is it possible these blunt ends where used to generate stud sales?