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What type crane bottom roller can you supply?
Crane bottom rollers, also known as track rollers or lower rollers, are essential components of a crawler crane's undercarriage system. They support the crane's weight and guide the track chain, ensuring smooth movement over various terrains. Here’s an expanded explanation of the three main types of bottom rollers we supply:
01.Double-Wheel Crane Bottom Roller
Design
Features two wheels mounted on a single shaft, providing balanced weight distribution and enhanced stability.
Applications
Ideal for medium to large crawler cranes operating in construction, mining, and heavy lifting projects.
Advantages

Increased Load Capacity: Handles higher loads due to dual-wheel support.

Reduced Wear: Even weight distribution minimizes wear on the track chain and other undercarriage components.

Smooth Operation: Ensures consistent performance on uneven or rough terrain.

02.Single-Wheel Crane Bottom Roller
Design
Consists of a single wheel mounted on a shaft, offering a compact and lightweight design.
Applications
Suitable for smaller crawler cranes or cranes operating in lighter-duty applications.
Advantages

Cost-Effective: More affordable compared to double-wheel rollers.

Easy Maintenance: Simpler design makes inspection and replacement easier.

Versatility: Works well in environments where space or weight constraints are a concern.

03.Split Type Crane Bottom Roller
Design
Comprises two halves that can be easily assembled or disassembled, allowing for quick installation and replacement.
Applications
Perfect for cranes operating in remote or hard-to-access locations where maintenance is challenging.
Advantages

Convenient Installation: No need to disassemble the entire track chain, saving time and labor.

Reduced Downtime: Enables faster repairs, minimizing operational interruptions.

Durability: Made from high-strength materials to withstand heavy loads and harsh conditions.

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Hard wearing extends service life.
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100% match Floating seals avoid oil spilling.
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Fine copper bushing increases durability.
Advanced Hard wearing extend service life by 50%
Due to the constant rolling friction between the crane bottom rollers and the flag of the crawler track shoes and to support the weight of the crawler crane body, the hardness, toughness and wear resistance of the track roller are necessary factors to ensure the service life. After precise overall quenching and tempering, the hardness of the entire bottom roller body conforms to the original technical standard. Through a series of inspections such as tensile tests, metallographic inspection, magnetic particle inspection, etc., the quality of each batch of lower rollers is guaranteed to be stable.
Fine copper bushing increases durability
Use thickened high-quality copper bushings will inevitably increase some costs of crawler crane bottom rollers, but in the long-term use, it will be found that the wear resistance of the copper bushing and the shaft increases significantly, the possibility of oil leakage of rollers is greatly reduced, and the maintenance cost downtime period is reduced, the use benefits it brings far outweigh the increased costs. Good internal materials are easy to ignore when purchasing, but they are the core that affects the overall service life of track rollers. We firmly believe that details determine quality. Below are the available crawler crane bottom rollers: Hitachi bottom rollers, Sumitomo bottom rollers, Kobelco bottom rollers, IHI bottom rollers, Nippon Sharyo bottom rollers, Terex bottom rollers, American bottom rollers, Manitowoc bottom rollers, Demag bottom rollers, Link Belt bottom rollers, Liebherr bottom rollers, Sany, XCMG, Fuwa, Zoomlion bottom rollers.
Production Process
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Cutting
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Forging
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Rough Machining
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Overall Hardening & Tempering
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Hardness Test
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Surface Quenching
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Finished Machining
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Assembling

How About The Production Process Of Crane Bottom Roller?

01.Cutting
Step: Choose high-quality materials, such as 40Mn2, 42CrMo, 42CrMoNi, ect, to ensure strength and wear resistance.
Outcome: Materials that meet industry standards for hardness, toughness, and durability.
02.Forging
Step: The cut materials are shaped into the basic form of the crane bottom roller through forging.
Forging: Heated metal is shaped under high pressure for enhanced strength. Outcome: Rough-shaped bottom roller components.
03.Rough Machining
Step: CNC machines, lathes, and milling equipment are used to refine the shape, create precise dimensions, and add features like grooves or holes.
Outcome: Components with accurate dimensions and smooth surfaces.
04.Overall Hardening & Tempering
Step: The rollers undergo heat treatment processes such as quenching and tempering to enhance hardness, strength, and wear resistance.
Outcome: Improved mechanical properties and durability.
05.Hardness Test
Step: Rigorous testing is conducted, including:

Hardness Testing: Test Bars

Chemical composition: Test Bars

Mechanical properties:Test Bars

Outcome: High-quality rollers that meet standard

06.Surface Quenching
Step: Techniques like induction hardening or carburizing are applied to harden the roller’s surface, making it more resistant to abrasion and impact.
Outcome: A wear-resistant surface that extends the roller’s lifespan.
07.Finished Machining
Step: Protective coatings, such as painting or galvanizing, are applied to prevent rust and corrosion.
Outcome: Enhanced durability and a professional appearance.
08.Assembling
Step: A final quality check is performed to ensure the roller meets all specifications. The rollers are then securely packaged for shipping.
Outcome: Ready-to-ship bottom rollers that are protected during transit.

Brands

VM® Track Parts can supply the crane bottom roller for kinds of crawler cranes, such as, Kobelco, Manitowoc, Liebherr, Hitachi,
Sumitomo, IHI, SANY, Terex, Demag, Sennebogen, Hitachi Sumitomo and so on. Contact us for more information!