CAT 096-1175 RING

CAT 096-1175 (0961175) is a track link spacer/wear-resistant spacer for the 760GT tracked chassis. It is a dedicated positioning spacer for the 096-0676 bushing and track pins, used in 349/352/374/395 excavators and 982/988 loaders. It provides axial positioning, wear prevention and reduction, and dust sealing. It works in conjunction with the 096-0676 bushing, 096-0232 track shoes, 096-0255 traction teeth, and the 095 series tensioning system. It is suitable for heavy-duty Cat® Parts applications such as hard rock mining and quarrying.

Core Parameter Table

Item Details
Part Model CAT 096-1175 (0961175) Spacer Ring / Wear-resistant Spacer (For Track Links)

Structure Type Integral circular ring structure with positioning step and sealing groove, compatible with 096-0676 bushing end face, installed in pairs on both sides of the link

Material 42CrMo alloy steel, tempered + surface nitrided; surface hardness HV≥850, core hardness HRC28-32, wear life more than twice that of ordinary carbon steel

Key Dimensions Inner diameter approx. 50.8mm, outer diameter approx. 70mm, thickness approx. 12mm; positioning step height 3mm, sealing groove width 2mm, depth 1mm, compatible with 096-0676 bushing end face, gap with link ≤0.1mm

Compatible Models CAT 349, 352, 374, 395 Excavators; 982 and 988 loaders (760GT tracked chassis, equipped with 096-0676 bushings and 096-0232 track shoes)

Functional Positioning: Axially positions the track pins and 096-0676 bushings, reducing end-face friction between the track links and bushings, preventing grease leakage, and blocking sand and gravel from entering the track links.

Compatibility and Application Scenarios:
Installation Location: On both sides of the track links, located between the end face of the 096-0676 bushing and the track link, coaxially mounted with the bushing. The positioning step is embedded in the track link groove, and the sealing groove matches the track link sealing ring to prevent mud and sand from entering.

Working Conditions: Suitable for heavy-duty, high-abrasive environments such as mining stripping, quarries, and hard rock tunnels; works with Cat GLT grease, with lubrication cycles synchronized with the track tensioning system (apply every 500 hours) to avoid lubrication failure due to wear of the track spacers.

Matching Components: Compatible with 096-0676 bushings, track pins, chain links, 096-0232 track shoes, and 096-0255 traction teeth; during replacement, simultaneously check bushing wear, chain link deformation, and the condition of the 095 series tensioning system to prevent track failure caused by spacer ring failure.

Installation and Maintenance Points

Installation: Clean the chain link grooves and spacer ring surface to remove rust and oil; embed the spacer ring positioning step into the chain link groove, ensuring a tight fit with the 096-0676 bushing end face without misalignment; after installation, check the coaxiality of the spacer ring, chain link, and bushing, with a deviation ≤0.05mm.

After installing the track pins, add Cat-specific grease according to the standard until new grease overflows from the gap between the spacer ring and bushing, ensuring sufficient lubrication; test the track movement for smooth running without jamming or abnormal noise, and ensure the track sag meets the standard (3%-5% of the track roller spacing).

Maintenance Cycle: Under standard operating conditions, check the wear of the spacer rings and the condition of the sealing groove every 800 hours; for mining/rock conditions, shorten this to 400 hours, recording the wear amount of the spacer ring thickness and the sealing groove clearance data.

Replacement Standard: When the wear of the spacer ring thickness is >1mm, surface scratches/peeling appear, the sealing groove is deformed, or the clearance with the bushing is >0.2mm, it must be replaced in pairs. Welding repair is strictly prohibited to avoid damaging the bushing and chain links.