3 user tips for forestry tracks

Maximise performance with these essential tips for optimizing forestry tracks.

Our pewag forestry tracks are very robust and a reliable companion in the forest. There are a few tips and tricks on how to significantly increase the performance and durability of the forestry tracks. 

Our recommendations:

1. Use the maximum tire pressure specified by the tire manufacturer
Otherwise, the forestry tracks could slip off the machine or tire damage could occur. If the tire pressure is too low, the tire sidewall bulges outwards and can be damaged by the track. Therefore, it is essential to use the maximum tire pressure when using forestry tracks to prevent tire side damage.

2. Constantly check and adjust the tension of the forestry tracks
Correct tension of the tracks affects their performance. If it is too tight, the tire can slip in the track and the machine has less traction. If the forestry tracks are too loose, they can slide off the tire during work. For this reason: check and adjust the tension regularly!

3. Observe welding instructions when repairing or retrofitting stubs
If stubs are retrofitted or re-welded, it is particularly important to follow the pewag welding instructions. If the welding process is carried out incorrectly, the hardness surface of the cross member is impaired, and this can lead to cracks or fractures under extreme conditions. In other words, to achieve maximum performance, weld the stubs correctly according to the welding instructions!

For more security in the forest – pewag forestry products!

We are pleased to give you advise and help you to find your forestry product. Write an email to forestry(at)www.pewag.com or call our customer service +43 505011 – 0 for further assistance.

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Perfect solutions for changing underground conditions in autumn

Rain, freeze, sunshine cause difficult conditions for forestry applications in autumn. Forestry professionals need reliable traction again to work safely.

Especially in autumn changing weather conditions and differences in temperature are challenging for forestry workers. During the nights temperature reaches zero degrees or even less which makes the ground freezing. During the day the sun is shining and makes the ground soft again.

Additionally, it is raining frequently in autumn which makes the ground soft and muddy and freezing in the nights. pewag offers the perfect solution for these special conditions – pewag bluetrack flow-perfekt forestry track. Besides the forestry chains pewag forstgrip and pewag forstgrip cross are safe solutions in autumn.

Why is pewag bluetrack flow-perfekt the preferred choice?

pewag bluetrack flow-perfekt is the all-rounder among forestry tracks and was developed especially for varying terrains and conditions. It guarantees stability and good traction even on hillsides thanks to the perfekt-cross member profile and enables effortless operations on soft terrain thanks to the flow-cross member profile. Exactly this combination makes the difference in autumn and ensures a safe forestry application – also with very heavy machines.

The pewag bluetrack flow-perfekt is available as mono and duo track and with 16mm and 20mm cross member thickness.

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pewag bluetrack mono flow-perfekt
pewag bluetrack duo flow-perfekt

Safe companion in autumn: pewag forestry chains

Also a good choice for autumn conditions are our forestry chains pewag forstgrip and pewag forstgrip cross.

pewag forstgrip was developed for soft and muddy terrain and has excellent self-cleaning properties of the wide mesh design. Thanks to the angled stub arrangement the chain offers optimized grip and stability even in rough terrain.

pewag forstgrip cross is suitable for large forestry machines. It offers optimized grip thanks to various forged parts and angled stub arrangement and has excellent self-cleaning properties on soft ground.

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pewag forstgrip
pewag forstgrip cross

For more security in the forest – pewag forestry products!
We are pleased to give you advise and help you to find your forestry product. Write an email to forestry(at)www.pewag.com or call our customer service +43 505011 – 0 for further assistance.

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Already prepared for winter season?

Your reliable companions on snow and ice: pewag bluetrack perfekt as well as pewag forstgrip and forstgrip pro

Days are getting shorter, and nights are getting longer – this signals that winter is coming soon! In snowy and icy conditions forestry professional need strong traction to work safely in the forest. In addition, higher traction leads to more productivity and to better economic success because moving the machine is much easier and work can be done much faster. The time is now to prepare your forestry machine for the winter season with pewag forestry equipment.

For winter conditions pewag recommends the forestry track pewag bluetrack perfekt and the traction chains pewag forstgrip as well as pewag forstgrip pro.

Forestry track: pewag bluetrack perfekt
Developed for steep and rocky terrain – even in snowy and muddy conditions.
– Optimised grip on steep and rocky terrain
– Reliable protection against tyre damage
– Improved traction between track and tyre

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pewag bluetrack perfekt


Forestry chains: pewag forstgrip und pewag forstgrip pro

pewag forstgrip
Developed for soft and muddy terrain – even for snowy conditions.
– Excellent self-cleaning power
– Optimised traction thanks to angled stub arrangement
– Available in 3 strengths – 10.5mm/12.5mm/15.5mm

pewag forstgrip pro
Developed for hard, rocky terrain and icy conditions.
– Strong grip thanks to forged parts and spikes
– Excellent tyre protection
– Optimised grip thanks to angled stub arrangement
– Available in 3 strengths – 10.5mm/12.5mm/15.5mm

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pewag forstgrip
pewag forstgrip pro

For more security in the forest – pewag forestry products!
We are pleased to give you advise and help you to find your forestry product. Write an email to forestry(at)www.pewag.com or call our customer service +43 505011 – 0 for further assistance.

More details about our forestry products.

New fully automatic production site for pewag bluetracks

pewag produces in Vamberk, Czech Republic, forestry bogie and single wheel tracks with state-of-the-art robots according to highest quality standards.

The production site in Vamberk was renovated and modernized in 2018. In addition, in 2020 a showroom for customer meetings was built. The state-of-the-art robot technology enables precise production methods and guarantees a consistent quality level of all our forestry products.

The combination of high-quality materials, many years’ production experience and sophisticated production processes turn our bluetracks into reliable partners for forestry applications. 7 different profile types are produced daily in Vamberk and delivered worldwide at the present time.

How does the production process of pewag bluetracks look like? Let’s have a look behind the scenes!
Each bluetrack consists of cross members with studs, connecting links, locks and c-links with side support.

Cross members are the core elements of each track which consists of different components. Depending on the type of cross member profile rods are cut to the length required. Afterwards the steel blank is heated. The robot puts the blank into the press which brings the cross member into the right shape.

Very important are the stubs. The number and position of the stubs on the track are flexible and can vary. pewag places two stubs on each cross member as standard. The stubs are produced from the same material as the cross member, pressed into shape and welded on the cross member by robots.

The cross members are connected with each other through connecting links and locks.

Another important component are c-links which are influencing the lifespan of the track. The more robust they are, the longer the track can be used. The c-link is produced on an especially developed machine which is cutting, heating mand shaping the c-link.

Within the c-link the side support is integrated which is closing the link system. This side support keeps the track on the wheel and is the last step of assembling the track. For producing the side support, the raw material is punched and pressed by a fully automatic machine.

The stubs, c-links and locks are core hardened by pewag to make them more robust. This special treatment requires a lot of know how to achieve the best combination of case-hardened surface and rough core.

Each bluetrack is dipped into a special blue paint to protect the finished bluetrack from rust. After drying the track is fixed on pallets and the finished track is shipped or stored in the warehouse.

New showroom for customer visits
A new showroom was designed directly at the production site, which presents in detail all components of our bluetracks. In the future all our customer meetings are held in this modern and relaxed atmosphere. In addition, a big video wall and a coffee corner are set up to entertain our guests.

For more security in the forest – pewag forestry products!
We are pleased to give you advise and help you to find your forestry product. Write an email to forestry(at)www.pewag.com or call our customer service +43 505011 – 0 for further assistance.

More details about our forestry products.

pewag forestry Pushes Resource-Saving Manufacturing

Surplus material during production is 100 % recycled

In the production of forestry chains and forestry tracks, 100 % of the surplus material is recycled when the cross members are cut off. The raw steel for the cross members is delivered in bars as yard goods and the cross members are cut off from it. Depending on the type of cross member, a piece of residual material remains which cannot be used for any other cross member.

in order to avoid remelting this residual material and reprocessing it at high energy cost, pewag uses it to manufacture the stubs for the forestry tracks. In this way, we ensure that materials are used without residues and resource-saving production is guaranteed.

For more security in the forest – pewag forestry products!
We are pleased to give you advise and help you to find your forestry product. Write an email to forestry(at)www.pewag.com or call our customer service +43 505011 – 0 for further assistance.

More details about our forestry products.

pewag introduces new product line: pewag prac chain forestry chains

In addition to the forstgrip premium line for professional use, pewag is launching a basic line for hands-on applications.

Our pewag prac chain forestry chains are a reliable quality product and are always a sensible companion in the forest. The products of the new prac chain line are for users who are looking for reliable basic equipment for forestry work, but not for special use under demanding conditions. For these kinds of conditions, the forstgrip line is the ideal choice as it is offering a large selection of stubs, spikes, forged parts and field designs specifically developed for the respective area of ​​application.

How does the forstgrip line differ from the prac chain line?
Our pewag forstgrip products were specially developed for professional use under demanding conditions and form the premium line for pewag forestry chains:
– Superior grip and stability thanks to innovative grip elements
– Longer lifespan thanks to pewag special steel TitanGrip®
– Optimised fit of the chain on the tyre
– Anti-twist protection prevents tyre damage
– Superb self-cleaning properties
– Customer-focused service worldwide
– Perfected, state-of-the-art pewag forstgrip quality

Compared to this, the pewag prac chain line was introduced for use under simpler conditions and is considered the practical basic line for forestry chains from pewag:
– Good grip and increased stability thanks to tried-and-tested grip elements
– Longer lifespan thanks to pewag special steel TitanGrip®
– Optimised fit of the chain on the tyre
– Anti-twist protection prevents tyre damage
– Reliable self-cleaning properties

pewag prac chain 16 as the first chain in the prac chain line
The prac chain 16 model convinces as a practical companion for reliable traction for medium to heavy forest machines. The 16 mm thick chain offers good traction even on clay, mud and ice and provides a reliable self-cleaning power. Thanks to the spikes in the starwave® profile, traction is improved, especially on soft ground.

For more security in the forest – pewag forestry products!
We are pleased to give you advise and help you to find your forestry product. Write an email to forestry(at)www.pewag.com or call our customer service +43 505011 – 0 for further assistance.

More details about our forestry products.