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Traction studs help heavy equipment stability mainly by increasing grip between the machine and the ground—so the machine resists unwanted movement during braking, turning, climbing/descending grades, and operating on uneven or slippery surfaces. How that improves stability 1. More forward/backward grip (reduced slipping) o Studs bite into dirt, ice, mud, or compacted surfaces. o That reduces wheel or track slip, which otherwise can cause the machine to lurch, slide, o

Traction studs help heavy equipment stability mainly by increasing grip between the machine and the ground—so the machine resists unwanted movement during braking, turning, climbing/descending grades, and operating on uneven or slippery surfaces. How that improves stability 1. More forward/backward grip (reduced slipping) o Studs bite into dirt, ice, mud, or compacted surfaces. o That reduces wheel or track slip, which otherwise can cause the machine to lurch, slide, o

Winter can disrupt work for contractors in British Columbia, Alberta, and the northern US, making tracks slip on ice, which is both dangerous and costly. At Claw Manufacturing Ltd in Kamloops, BC, we've developed solutions over the past 11 years. Here are 5 ways to prevent slipping: 1. Stop Relying on Rubber Alone Rubber tracks are ineffective on ice and increase fuel burn and wear. Avoid using them alone. 2. Avoid Weld-On Fixes That Damage Your Tracks Welding rebar or boltin

ClawM installs traction studs to rubber tracks on machines like excavators and skid steers. Let our experienced staff install these attachments to your staggered block track design! ClawM is happy to offer our clients the option to have our traction attachments installed onto a set of tracks by our experienced staff. Allowing our traction team to do the work is turning out really well for our clients and us! ClawM’s installers are especially great at using our ‘Staggered Bloc

ClawM provides traction tracks, studs, and rubber tires for track loaders, dozers, hydro vacs, skid steers, excavators, and more! The value of ClawM Traction Studs for rubber track and tire equipment extends far beyond winter conditions, to include greater traction in wet mud, and compact or loose dirt. As covered in an earlier blog about warm weather traction needs, ClawM (ClawM) in Kamloops, BC works year-round to provide added traction and safety to your equipment. See bel

When conditions get bad and your rubber track machine struggles with traction, the Ultimate Traction Tracks with ClawM's Carbide Studs will give you the traction you need. Ultimate Traction Tracks with Carbide or Extreme Carbide Studs Installed Rubber track skid steers, track loaders and other track equipment can be extremely useful on certain terrains. However, when a machine is trying to work in a muddy, icy, or thickly snowed in areas, it can struggle with finding traction

To overcome the unique difficulties of installing traction attachments on this kind of track, we had to trim the inner lugs of the tracks. This adjustment ensured that we had efficient rubber thickness to install our carbide and extreme carbide studs, while in turn making our studs one with the tracks. At ClawM, we’re always developing ways to increase traction on a broader spectrum of machines. Whether that’s rubber skid steer tracks, steel tracks, rubber tires, or anythin

Improve your company's carbon footprint, get the most value out of your equipment, increase safety for workers, and more with ClawM's Traction Products. ClawM is a producer of traction studs and specializes in track packages and rubber tires. Servicing clients across the continent, ClawM is a professional and well-established company that understands the value of your machinery. They are here to discuss some of the benefits of their products, ranging from their carbon footpri

ClawM takes pride in their carbide traction studs and the quality of those products. Check out the rigorous, long-term testing that occurs to improve these products! At ClawM we take pride in our carbide stud products. To ensure that our products are exceeding our standards we have clients that help with testing. Many of our clients use our products in a variety of different applications like mulching, logging, snow removal, the pipeline, mining, construction and farming. H

Learn pros and cons of these two great traction enhancement options available at ClawM. At ClawM, we manufacture traction studs, bars, and other attachments for rubber tracks. ClawM’s traction attachments attach directly through your tracks, making them one with the track and thereby increasing the safety and efficiency of operations in any working conditions. ClawM’s traction products give you the safety you need to prevent industrial machinery from slipping on snow, ice, mu

Here at ClawM, we believe in constantly improving our product and our process. We now have a robotic welding cell that makes our traction studs! Check out the video and learn more about what we're doing! Product quality and consistency are key to customer satisfaction, specifically when safety is concerned. Now, more than ever, ClawM (ClawM) is able to construct skid steer tracks and studs for your heavy-duty vehicles with the utmost confidence in weld quality through the use

Improve traction and stability in all directions for your rubber track machine with ClawM's traction claws, bars, and studs. Manufactured in Canada, we ship anywhere in Canada or the USA! ClawM (ClawM) in Kamloops, BC designs and manufactures traction products to prevent industrial machinery slippage on snow, ice, mud, gravel, and dirt. You name the conditions and our products, which are installed through the track, can increase safe and efficient operations AND save you mon