Crane Spare Parts
Wire Rope Drum
Wire Rope Drum is a key crane spare part used for winding wire rope and supporting safe lifting, lowering, and pulling operations in crane and hoist systems.
- Material
- 20#, Q235, Q345
- Groove Hardness
- HRC45-55
- Groove Quench Depth
- ≥2mm
- Heat Treatment
- Hardening, tempering, high-frequency quenching
- Inspection
- UT and MT available
- Applications
- Overhead cranes, gantry cranes, hoists, winches, port cranes
Product Overview
Wire Rope Drum, also known as crane drum or hoist drum, is an essential component in lifting machinery. It is used to wind and guide wire rope during lifting, lowering, and pulling operations, helping cranes, hoists, winches, and other lifting equipment move loads smoothly and safely.
The drum is commonly used in single girder overhead cranes, double girder overhead cranes, gantry cranes, port cranes, ship winches, beam lifting machines, winches, three-dimensional garages, and other lifting systems. A proper drum design helps maintain wire rope arrangement, reduce uneven winding, and support stable transmission during crane operation.
Wire Rope Drum for Crane Lifting Systems
A typical crane drum can include drum shaft, flange, annular gear, drum hub, bearings, bearing pedestal, and groove surface. According to the lifting mechanism and rope arrangement, the drum can be designed as smooth drum, spiral groove drum, single drum, double drum, or special groove drum for specific lifting applications.
For demanding lifting applications, the groove surface can be quenched and heat treated to improve hardness, wear resistance, and service life. Material, groove form, drum diameter, shaft arrangement, heat treatment, inspection method, and mounting structure should be selected according to lifting capacity, rope diameter, lifting height, speed, working duty, and equipment type.
For related lifting equipment, you can also view Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, and Electric Hoists. For wire rope, drum and crane safety reference, you may check the ISO 16625 Cranes and Hoists — Selection of Wire Ropes, Drums and Sheaves, OSHA Overhead and Gantry Cranes Safety Standard, and ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes.
Technical Parameters
Technical parameters vary by capacity, span, lifting height and working duty. Contact us with your project data for a matched configuration.
Key Features
Suitable for cranes, hoists, winches, port cranes, beam lifting machines, and other lifting equipment
Available in smooth drum, spiral groove drum, single drum, double drum, and special groove designs
Material options can include 20#, Q235, and Q345 according to application requirements
Groove surface quenching and heat treatment can improve hardness and wear resistance
UT and MT inspection can be used to check drum quality before delivery
Custom manufacturing available according to drawings, samples, rope diameter, drum size, and lifting mechanism
Customized Crane Solution
Wire Rope Drum can be customized according to crane type, lifting mechanism, rope diameter, lifting height, drum length, groove type, shaft structure, installation method, and working duty.
Available customization includes smooth drum, spiral groove drum, single drum, double drum, special groove drum, drum shaft, flange, hub, annular gear, bearing arrangement, heat treatment, surface hardness, and inspection requirements.
- Customized drum size according to crane or hoist mechanism
- Customized groove type according to wire rope arrangement
- Customized material selection according to working condition
- Customized shaft, flange, hub, and bearing pedestal structure
- Customized heat treatment and groove surface quenching
- Customized manufacturing according to drawings or samples
Before quotation, please confirm the crane type, lifting mechanism, wire rope diameter, drum diameter, drum length, groove direction, shaft size, mounting dimensions, material requirement, and inspection standard.
Get a Factory-Based Quotation
Send your capacity, span, lifting height and working site. Our team will help check the suitable crane type and provide a project-based quotation.
Parameter Check
We review capacity, span, lifting height, duty and site conditions before recommending a configuration.
Factory Configuration
Quotation is based on crane structure, hoist or trolley type, control system and safety options.
Export Support
Discuss packing, delivery reference, drawings and project communication for overseas orders.
What We Need
- Capacity, span, lifting height and working duty.
- Workshop or yard layout, runway condition and power supply.
- Working environment, daily operation time and special requirements.
- Destination country, quantity and drawings or photos if available.
How It Works
- Send parametersShare the project data you already know.
- Confirm configurationWe check crane type and key technical scope.
- Receive quotationGet factory-based price and selection support.