Tips & Tricks: Choosing your Robotic Crawler Tracks
User Tips For Robotic Crawlers
Tip #1: Choosing your Tracks
Crawler tracks come in a variety of different materials to suit a variety of environments. Here’s a quick guide on how to choose the best tracks for your crawler system:
- Brass:
- Higher weight for better traction
- Good chemical compatibility
(e.g. chlorinated solvents) - Non-sparking
- Stainless Steel:
- Higher weight for better traction
- Good chemical compatibility
- Best for nuclear decontamination
- Aluminium:
- Lightweight (bigger payloads)
- Ideal for vertical and/or magnetic crawlers
- Non-caustic environments
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Tip #3: Reconfiguring the VT 100 Crawler
Tip #4: Customizing your Crawler
