Possible Solution For Tracked Equiptment

[9W Monighan]

I would say you would definitely need to hard coat the links but that adds alot of labor charges when they have to clamp each link in a inconspicuous area because the anodizing and black dye won't take in that area.
As soon as grit gets between the links the aluminum will gall up.
If I get a chance, I am going to look into costs for the pads in aluminum and brass.