Bogie Wheel Re-rubbering

[hrpearce]

Originally Posted by Paul Dutton

Rubber is measured in SHORE ratings. Standard O rings are 70 Shore and harder ones are 90 shore. 60 shore would be very soft, too soft in my opinion! Would 90 shore be too hard tho and cause premature breakup? Im a hydraulics engineer so I only understand seals...!!!

Paul it all depends on what scale you are using, there are several these are the three most commonly used.

[Paul Dutton]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Paul it all depends on what scale you are using, there are several these are the three most commonly used.

Live and learn..! As said tho, only deal in seals and o rings! NO SPEEKEE SHOE RUBBER! LOL

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Over here in Oz the rubber rating is in Duros. My wheels use rubber rated at 75 Duros which is more than adequate fir Carrier wheels.

Bob