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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: rubber on October 19, 2009, 07:55:44 AM

Title: is there any way to improve the grip of the wheel's rubber?
Post by: rubber on October 19, 2009, 07:55:44 AM

my sumo robot have a problem with the rubber of the wheel. it lack of grip that unable it to perform to its best. everytime i must clean the rubber before i can give it a demo run.. any way to improve the friction problem? thanks

Title: Re: is there any way to improve the grip of the wheel's rubber?
Post by: ArcMan on October 19, 2009, 05:01:13 PM

Something us old-timers are aware of...
Go to your local auto parts store and get "belt dressing".
It was used on cars' fan belts in a time before toothed serpentine belts.  It makes the rubber sticky for awhile.

Title: Re: is there any way to improve the grip of the wheel's rubber?
Post by: rubber on October 21, 2009, 03:15:53 AM

Quote from: ArcMan on October 19, 2009, 05:01:13 PM

Something us old-timers are aware of...
Go to your local auto parts store and get "belt dressing".
It was used on cars' fan belts in a time before toothed serpentine belts.  It makes the rubber sticky for awhile.

sorry. i like to ask where should i apply the belt dressing? on the metal wheel??

furthermore, i check on the internet. they say belt dressing make the belt worse. is that true? i very confuse now.

Title: Re: is there any way to improve the grip of the wheel's rubber?
Post by: ArcMan on October 21, 2009, 07:19:43 PM

Given that I said "It makes the rubber sticky for awhile.", you should apply it to the RUBBER.

Title: Re: is there any way to improve the grip of the wheel's rubber?
Post by: rubber on October 21, 2009, 07:35:36 PM

oh. thank you. the stupid auntie at the auto parts shop tell me apply on the metal.. damn her.

Title: Re: is there any way to improve the grip of the wheel's rubber?
Post by: rubber on October 22, 2009, 05:47:41 AM

sorry to bother u again.. i apply the belt dressing on the rubber. its like abit oily.. do i need to wait for it to dry??

Title: Re: is there any way to improve the grip of the wheel's rubber?
Post by: ArcMan on October 22, 2009, 08:32:15 PM

I would just let it soak in for a few minutes, then run the wheels.  After the oily film is gone, they should be stickier.