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Unread 03-01-2004, 01:58
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Re: Coefficient of Frictions

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Originally Posted by mzitz2k
Joe,

Thanks for all your help! You mentioned Team 60 found the soft rubber cross hatched material had the best coefficient of friction, was this a tan color material that has been used more and more increasingly by teams. You're pit is usually close to Team 33's - is the material they use similar to what you are discussing?
I think it was this type of cross hatch (called "wedge top" in the McMaster catalog):



Though we have had good success with a 3 ply Neoprene "rough top" also from McMaster.com:



Both are on page 1081 of the current McMaster catalog.

For what it is worth.

Joe J.