Advanced Dozer Track Shoes: From Ice to Impact
In mining operations, dozer undercarriage components are exposed to extreme impact, abrasion, and harsh ground conditions. Track shoes and ice lugs play a critical role in providing traction — especially in icy or winter conditions — but they wear quickly. A common challenge is that once the ice lugs wear down while the track pad remains in good condition, maintenance teams must weld new lugs to keep the machine running, which increases downtime, labor costs, and the risk of heat-related damage to the base material.
CIM Dozer Track Shoe – Designed to Last Longer
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CIM’s dozer track shoe is engineered to address this challenge by combining impact resistance at the base with enhanced wear protection at the ice lugs.
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High-Impact Base Material
Manufactured from high manganese steel, the track shoe base offers excellent toughness and impact resistance, making it well-suited for demanding mining environments. -
Reinforced Ice Lugs with TiC Technology
The ice lugs are protected with a TiC coating formed through a self-propagating process, creating a strong metallurgical bond with the substrate. -
To further enhance wear life, TiC inserts are cast into the tips of the ice lugs, significantly improving resistance to abrasion and reducing material loss.
Performance Benefits – Fewer Welds, Longer Service​
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Extend Component Life – High-manganese steel track shoes and ice lugs resist wear and absorb impacts, reducing the need for frequent repairs.
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Simplify Maintenance – Reinforced ice lugs with TiC coating and cast inserts mean fewer rewelding interventions and lower labor costs.
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Adaptable to Harsh Environments – Performs reliably across a wide range of temperatures and terrains, from icy winters to abrasive summer conditions.
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Tailor Ice Lug Design – Configure ice lugs to your mining conditions — ground type, slope, or ice/snow exposure — to optimize wear life and reduce maintenance.
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By extending the service life of the ice lugs, CIM’s solution helps operators reduce repeated welding cycles and keep equipment running longer between maintenance windows.
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If you’d like to learn more about CIM’s dozer track shoe solutions or discuss your operating conditions, please contact us at sales@canadiancim.com.