|
Tarca and Super
Tarca Track |
Other Patented Track |
I-Beam Track |
| 1. Proven
Performance and Reliability |
High |
Average |
Low |
| 2. Productivity
Factors: |
|
|
|
|
|
Highest |
High |
No
Comparison |
- Carrier/End Truck
Failures
|
Low |
Average |
High |
|
|
Low |
Average |
High |
|
|
Low |
Average |
High |
|
|
Wide Choice |
Limited Choice |
Not Available |
| 3. Peen
Resistant Track Treads |
Peens Evenly on Both
Sides |
Peens Less
Evenly |
Peens
Unevenly |
| 4. Track
Proportioned to Loading Conditions |
Yes |
Yes with
Limitations |
Seldom |
| 5. Range
of Track Series |
Wide |
Average |
Limited |
| 6.
Rail Width Standardization |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| 7. Safety
Factor |
5+ |
5 |
5 |
| 8. Quality
Assurance in Manufacturing |
- 100% Certified Weld
Penetration
- Straight (Minimum
Distortion)
|
-
No
Certification
- Average Distortion
|
- Not a Composite Track
Design
- Mill Tolerances Only
|
| 9. Track
Installation |
Minimum Time & Cost |
Average |
High |
| 10. Provision
for Electrification Assemblies |
Die-punched or Drilled Equally Spaced Holes during Manufacturing |
Holes Drilled in the Field |
Holes Drilled in the Field |
