High-Hardness Crane Wheels

Proof point

Complete manufacturing and reconditioning route

Up to 60 HRC Target surface hardness where specified by the project

Case depth Project-specific effective hardened layer

Ductile core Tough body behavior for impact and side loading

Finish grinding Final tread and flange geometry control

Traceable Serial-linked material, heat treatment, hardness, and inspection records

New or repair New wheels, replacement wheels, and reconditioning support

Close-up of machined crane wheel marked 56 to 60 HRC — The 56-60 HRC marking is supported by a controlled processing route and documented inspection results.

Controlled profile

Hardness where the wheel wears, toughness where it carries load

Hardened tread: Wear surface up to 60 HRC where required.
Effective case depth: Depth is specified and verified per project.
Ductile core: Core behavior supports shock and side forces.
Side mark: Permanent identification outside the running surface.

The number is not enough

A hard tread helps wear life, but the wheel can still fail if the transition zone, flange behavior, case depth, or final geometry are not controlled.

Controlled hardening

Surface hardness is achieved through a defined process route while the wheel body retains the toughness required to carry impact and side loads.

Documented inspection

Rockwell hardness checks, dimensional inspection, material records, and heat-treatment records provide a complete verification record.

Production evidence

Real crane wheel workpieces

Machined crane wheel workpieces arranged on the workshop floor — **Machined wheel bodies**Finished metallic surfaces, hub features, bolt holes, tread and flange profiles.

Painted crane wheel assembly with blue bearing housing — **Painted assembly**Wheel assembled with bearing housing and protected industrial coating.

Batch of painted crane wheels with protected shafts — **Batch production**Multiple wheels prepared with protected shafts and consistent geometry.

Crane wheel measured with caliper during inspection — **Measurement support**Inspection and fit confirmation for replacement or reconditioning work.

Traceability

A mark identifies the wheel, the serial code traces the record

A side groove or brand mark by itself does not trace a wheel. The traceability comes from the stamped or engraved serial code that links the physical wheel to records.

BRUVAL SIDE MARK BRV-CW-2026-001

Wheel serial	Unique part ID, drawing revision, batch, and customer project
Material record	Steel grade, heat number, certificate, and incoming inspection
Heat treatment	Hardening route, case depth requirement, cycle data, and operator record
Hardness checks	Rockwell readings on defined tread and flange inspection points
Final inspection	Dimensional report, visual check, NDT where required, coating and packing

Inquiry data

Information required for a crane-wheel assessment

Engineering defines the wheel route from its geometry, material, operating loads, wear condition, hardness requirements, and delivery scope.

Wheel drawing, rail profile, and flange geometry
Material grade or required standard
Required surface hardness and effective case depth
Load, speed, duty cycle, and operating environment
Current wheel wear pattern or failure photos
Quantity, shaft or bearing housing scope, coating, and delivery target

Technical brochure

High-Hardness Crane Wheels

The PDF brochure provides additional technical detail on wheel geometry, material selection, hardening, inspection, and traceability.

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Crane wheel request

Send the wheel drawing, rail profile, hardness requirement, and wear photos.

BRUVAL can review the required geometry, material route, hardness target, case depth requirement, inspection pack, and replacement or reconditioning path.

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