Bridge crane wheel replacement

The wheels of the crane bear the weight of the entire crane and are wearing parts. When they reach a certain level, they need to be replaced with new ones.
Bridge cranes are located at high altitudes, and changing wheels is a very dangerous job. Necessary safety precautions must be taken. It’s best to ask professionals to do it.

1. Preparation:
2. Obtain the necessary tools and equipment to confirm wheel type and specifications.
3. Confirm the location and quantity of wheel supports.
4. Turn off the power, check whether there is voltage inside and outside the electric controller, and remove the cover.
5. Remove the old wheels:
6. Remove the shaft cover, shaft pin and locking pin.
7. Be careful to avoid damaging the axle or wheel bracket, and remove the old wheel.
8. Clean the wheel supports, especially the wheel seats and wheel grooves. If damaged or worn, it must be replaced.
9. Install new wheels:
10. Install according to the matching method of the shaft joint and the wheel.
11. If using a disc spindle, use special tools to install the spindle disc and locking nut.
12. If using a gear-type shaft, use special tools to install the shaft and two bushings.
13. After the wheels are installed, install the axle pin, locking pin and axle cover.
14. Inspection and debugging:
15. Use lifting equipment to check the verticality and concentricity of the replacement wheel.
16. Check whether the wheel rotates smoothly and whether there is friction between the wheel and the axle.
17. Turn on the power, turn on the switch, and check whether the wheel rotation is normal.