CAT Vs Sorefa Pejj0005

Parts Comparison Bulletin PCB UC02-02
Undercarriage
August 2002
CATERPILLAR® D8R UNDERCARRIAGE VS. SOREFA

UNDERCARRIAGE
Summary of Key Findings (Results may vary based on machine application)
• Greater surface hardness and hardened depth on the Caterpillar links will provide 25 to 35% longer
wear life.
• Greater surface hardness on the Caterpillar bushing O.D. can provide up to 10% longer wear life
depends of underfoot condition.
• Lower core hardness on the Sorefa bushing could result in structural strength concerns (bushing
cracking).
• Greater tread surface hardness and hardened depths on the Caterpillar roller will provide 15 to 30%
increased roller wear life.
• Poor heat-treat results of the Sorefa track roller bore surface and hardened depth can cause
bellmouthing causing sealability concerns and roller failure.
What Was Tested Caterpillar’s efforts to help Caterpillar machine

owners get the longest service life and lowest
Detailed laboratory tests were conducted on cost per hour from their machines.
Sorefa undercarriage components manufactured
to fit on the Caterpillar D8R track type tractor. The Sorefa parts tested correspond to the
following Caterpillar parts:
Test results were compared with Caterpillar
specifications and random sample audit data. Track Link (Right/Left) 8E4505/06
Random sample audit data are the cumulative Track Bushing 6Y3914
results of testing Caterpillar parts worldwide. Single Flange Roller Shell 196-9951
Comparative testing is a routine part of Sprocket Segment 173-0947
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Track Links – 8E4505/06 Key Findings
A • Greater surface hardness and hardened

B depth on Caterpillar links will provide 25 to
35 % longer link wear life.
• Poor surface finish on the Sorefa link pin
and bushing bores could result in galling
during assembly, causing oil leakage.
Track Bushing – 6Y3914
Critical Points
• Sorefa link rail surface hardness (A) was

less than the Caterpillar link.
• Sorefa link hardened depths (B) over the
pin, strut, and bushing were less than the
Caterpillar link.
• Surface finish on the Sorefa link pin and Critical Points
bushing bores did not meet the Caterpillar
specifications. • Sorefa bushing center outer diameter is
larger than the current Caterpillar bushing.
The Sorefa bushing is common with the
Test Results former Caterpillar large diameter bushing.
Caterpillar reduced the bushing outer
diameter and added wear material to the
Rail Surface Hardness segment tooth profile to provide balance
wear life between the bushing and segment.
55
• Sorefa bushing surface hardness on the
50 Outside Diameter and Inside Diameter was
45 less than the Caterpillar bushing.
40
• Core hardness on the Sorefa bushing was
less than on the Caterpillar bushing.
35
CAT Sorefa
Test Results
Surface Hardness Bushing
Rail Hardened Depth to Rc 45
35
30 65
25
CAT 60
20 CAT
15 Sorefa 55 Sorefa
10 50
5
0 45
PIN STRUT BUSHING Outside Inside
Diameter Diameter
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Test Results Cont. Test Results
Bushing Core Hardness

Surface Hardness
45
55
40
50
35 CAT
45
30 40 Sorefa
25 35
20 30
CAT Sorefa 25
Tread (A) Bore (B) Flange (D)
Key Findings
Tread Depth Hardness
• Greater surface hardness on the Caterpillar
bushing O.D. can provide up to 10% longer 60
wear life depends of underfoot condition. 50
• Lower core hardness on the Sorefa bushing 40
CAT
could result in structural strength concerns 30
Sorefa
(bushing cracking). 20
10
0
Single Flange Roller Shell – 196-9951 14mm 20mm 30mm
B
Bore Hardness
at 6.4 mm depth
A
45
40
35
30
25
C CAT Sorefa
Key Findings
Critical Points • Greater tread surface hardness and
hardened depth on the Caterpillar roller will
• Surface hardness on the tread (A), bore (B), provide 15 to 30 % increased roller wear
and flanges (C) of the Sorefa roller was life.
below the Caterpillar print specifications. • With Sorefa’s low bore surface hardness,
• Hardened depth on the tread (A), and bore and hardened depth, bellmouthing may
(B), of the Sorefa roller was significantly occur causing sealability concerns and
below the Caterpillar print specifications. roller failure.
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Conclusion
Caterpillar undercarriage components are designed and manufactured to reduce the cost of operation.
Consistent, high quality components, matched to work and wear as a system, help deliver maximum
life and the lowest cost per hour. The Sorefa components tested did not meet many of the Caterpillar
specifications during the random sample audit process. In similar applications, the Caterpillar
undercarriage components would provide longer wear life and structural reliability. The result is
balanced wear, more uptime, and a lower cost per hour.
The information in this bulletin came from tests on randomly sampled current Sorefa parts. The test procedures and result
are on file and are certified to represent the parts actually tested. Caterpillar implies nothing further, and no one should infer
that these parts typify the maker’s overall production.
Any complete or partial reproduction of this release must include the above statements.
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Parts Comparison Bulletin PCB UC02-02

CATERPILLAR® D8R UNDERCARRIAGE VS. SOREFA

Summary of Key Findings (Results may vary based on machine application)

What Was Tested Caterpillar’s efforts to help Caterpillar machine

PEJJ0005 © 2002 Caterpillar

Track Links – 8E4505/06 Key Findings

A • Greater surface hardness and hardened

Track Bushing – 6Y3914

• Sorefa link rail surface hardness (A) was

Test Results Cont. Test Results

Bushing Core Hardness

Single Flange Roller Shell – 196-9951 14mm 20mm 30mm

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