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Originally Posted by Kyle45
... how much more traction do you get from treaded wheels instead of regular wheels?
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A standard skyway wheelchair caster wheel (like the ones included in the KOP) has a coefficient of friction of about 0.7-0.8.
"Wedgetop" Inclined conveyor belting (As seen above) has a coefficient of about 1.2-1.4. (Or more, depending who you talk to).
So... you're just about doubling your traction by switching to the tread. Not shabby, if you're robot is geared low enough to utilize it.
Note:
If you are interested in "wedgetop" just surf on over to
www.mcmaster.com and type in part no: 60155K11
I also like the gum rubber "roughtop" - 5994K811
(What 229 is using this season).
May your wheels never slip, unless you're pushing an immovable object, and may your breakers never exceed 50 amps continuous loading,
John