Demag Wheel Block Installation
As an important part of the equipment such as lifting machinery and rail roadway stacker, the installation form of DRS travelling wheel block directly affects the stability and operation flexibility of the equipment. The following are several common forms of wheel blocks installation.
Top Connection:
The travel wheel block is directly fixed in the top structure of the equipment, which is equipped with gantry cranes, bridge cranes, etc. This installation allows the wheel block to run along the top of the beam or track, simplifying the design of the structure below and improving space utilization.
• Advantages: Easy maintenance, simple installation structure.
• Disadvantages: Higher requirements for the strength and stability of the upper structure.
Side Connection:
The wheel block is installed on the side of the equipment and is directly in contact with the side of the track. It is suitable for equipment that needs to work in a narrow space or has special structural requirements.
• Benefits: Reduce the need for overhead space and accommodate more diverse installation environments.
• Disadvantages: May increase the width of the equipment, the side structure strength requirements are high.
End Connection:
When the structure of the device limits top or side mounting, you can choose to install a DRS wheel block at the end of the device. This type of installation is rare and usually requires a specially designed wheel block and track structure.
• Advantages: Suitable for special structural design, high flexibility.
Disadvantages: Complex design and installation, which may affect the overall stability.•
Pin Connection：
The wheel block is attached to the underside of the equipment by a suspension device, commonly found in some types of stackers. This installation helps to distribute weight and reduce pressure on the ground.
• Advantages: Reduced ground load, suitable for environments with limited ground load capacity.
• Disadvantages: It increases the complexity of the device and may be difficult to maintain.
Each installation form has its specific application scenario and advantages and disadvantages, and the design should consider the operating environment, structural characteristics, maintenance convenience and cost factors of the equipment to choose the most suitable installation scheme of the Demag wheel block.
