591-8002: Recoil Cylinder

Description:
Cat® Recoil Cylinder uses a large recoil spring and greased filled adjustment cylinder which allows the idler to move forward and back to maintain proper track tension as it absorbs undercarriage shock loads. The track spring allows for the tension of a track to be controlled and for impacts to the undercarriage to be absorbed by the recoil spring without the force of the impact affecting sensitive parts on the machine. As an impact absorption device the recoil spring contracts upon impact while also continually providing measured tension in the track through the control of a cylinder. The tension of the tracks on a machine will change as they become loaded with dirt or interact with different conditions in the ground and this recoil spring attempts to ensure the tracks operate within specific degrees of tension.
Cat® Cylinders are configured to contain a quantity of hydraulic fluid. A rod element is coupled to the idler and configured to reciprocate within the recoil cylinder. The idler is configured to exert a force on the rod element to drive hydraulic fluid from the recoil cylinder when the force exceeds a predetermined force. Cat® Cylinders are manufactured with thick tube walls that enable more service lives.

Application:
Cat® Recoil Cylinders are used in left hand side front idler undercarriage system of Cat® Heavy duty equipment. Consult your owner's manual or contact your local Cat® Dealer for more information.

• Material: Sealants / Adhesives Adhesive