{"product_id":"fsae-lightning-series-18t-steel-tripod-insert-batwing-style","title":"FSAE LIGHTNING SERIES 18T STEEL TRIPOD INSERT - BATWING STYLE","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFSAE LIGHTNING SERIES Batwing Steel Tripod Inserts — 18T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel roller tracks for compact aluminum wheel hubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRE Batwing Inserts provide steel running surfaces for our LIGHTNING SERIES 18-tooth FSAE tripod inside a custom aluminum wheel hub. The contoured profile packages the steel around the tripod tracks, allowing teams to retain a compact bearing diameter while keeping the rollers running against steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the TRE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightning Series 18T tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Batwing Inserts allow an integrated hub layout with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 mm bearing journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproviding a much smaller radial package than our 20T tripod system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel at the roller contact. Aluminum for the surrounding hub structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey benefits include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel running surfaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The tripod rollers contact steel instead of running directly on the aluminum hub.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact bearing packaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accommodates a 55 mm bearing journal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom hub integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teams retain control of their wheel interface, brake mounting, bearing arrangement, and upright layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew-build or retrofit applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Design the inserts into a new hub or evaluate their use in a suitable existing hub.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign the Hub Around the Inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBearing diameter is a packaging choice within the complete wheel-end design. A 55 mm journal with aluminum material removed for the inserts leaves less aluminum overall, so the surrounding structure must be evaluated for the team’s loads, material, geometry, and fatigue requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inserts provide the roller contact surfaces; the aluminum hub must support them and carry the loads into the wheel and bearings. Pocket geometry, insert fit and retention, remaining wall thickness, tripod plunge, and articulation all need to be considered together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an existing hub, suitability depends on its condition and the material remaining after machining. Contact TRE before modifying worn hubs to determine whether a Batwing conversion is practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBearing sizes above refer to bearing bore \/ hub journal diameter, not bearing outside diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility and Design Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRE FSAE Lightning Series 18T Tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and custom aluminum hubs machined to accept the Batwing profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact TRE for design reviews, DFM support, and potential custom manufacturing of your hub designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExample CAD for machining your housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExample housing shows required 2D path and full pocket.  Details of bottom fillets, etc are shown for example, with the concave bottom to interface with TRE axle snubbers on the plunging system.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually, 3 are needed for a complete housing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor Race Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55643435794723,"sku":"61-10085","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/6761\/9875\/files\/TRE_Batwing_Insert_Packaging_Assembly.jpg?v=1790195294","url":"https:\/\/www.taylor-race.com\/products\/fsae-lightning-series-18t-steel-tripod-insert-batwing-style","provider":"Taylor Race Engineering","version":"1.0","type":"link"}