Crane Wheel Block Assembly

Product Description

The wheel block assembly is a critical operating component for bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and large mobile equipment. It consists of the wheel, axle, bearing, hub, wheel housing flange connector, and necessary sealing and lubrication systems. It directly bears the entire crane's travel load and torque, and plays a crucial role in the crane's operating smoothness, positioning accuracy, and safety.

Wheel Block Assembly Components and Materials

  ● Wheel: Made of high-strength alloy steel or case-hardened steel, surface-turned or heat-treated, and dynamically balanced. Options include inlaid steel, solid steel, or polyurethane coated, depending on the rail material.

  ● Hub: Integrated or fitted with the wheel, constructed of high-strength alloy or ductile iron, machined to ensure proper alignment.

  ● Axle & Coupling: The axle is typically made of structural alloy steel, heat-treated, and precision-turned. The coupling transmits driving force and compensates for minor misalignment.

  ● Bearing: Select spherical roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, or spherical bearings to ensure load capacity and life. 

  ● Seals & Lubrication: High-performance dust-proof seals and oil-fillable lubrication are used to adapt to the working environment.

  ● Mounting Assembly: Precision-machined mating surfaces ensure reliable connection and positioning between the wheel assembly and the bridge/end beam.

Features and Advantages of Crane Wheel Blocks

  ● Strong Load Capacity: Materials and heat treatment processes ensure excellent fatigue life of the wheel and bearings even under heavy loads.

  ● Smooth Operation and Low Noise: Precision machining and dynamic balancing reduce vibration and noise, protecting the track and bridge structure.

  ● Easy Maintenance: Modular assembly design, standardized interfaces, and lubrication points facilitate on-site inspection and quick replacement.

  ● High-Standard Bearings: Selected heavy-duty bearings from well-known brands offer strong load capacity and high rotational accuracy, ensuring smooth wheel assembly operation.

  ● High Adaptability: Supports a variety of wheel and track combinations, allowing customization based on working conditions.

Customized Services and Technical Support

KFCRANES provides customized engineering services based on customer requirements, including stress analysis, finite element strength verification, wheel-rail contact stress calculation, durability life prediction, on-site measurement support, and 2D/3D layout drawings. We also provide on-site installation and commissioning, operator training, and a long-term spare parts supply plan to ensure long-term reliable operation of the entire system.

Our technical engineers will provide professional technical consultation, operating condition assessment, and product selection services. Please feel free to contact us for customized solutions.