Crane & Lifting Solutions
Taking your crane and material handling operations to new heights
Unleash the potential of polymers for your lifting equipment
Safe operations, high load handling and stability whilst operational in demanding environments is at the forefront of Nylacast design and consultancy offering to our partners when supporting with material handling equipment
Our goal is to increase equipment performance and reliability, reduce maintenance needs and optimise safety.
Applications
Sheaves / Pulleys
Wear Pads
Bearings
Rollers
- Sheave Wheels
Case Study: Enhancing Application Performance
Equipment: Port Side Gantry Crane
Industry: Crane and Lifting
Original Material: Steel
New Material: Nylacast Polyamide Sheave
Challenge:
Wear and Abrasion:
- Cause: Interaction between stainless steel wires and metal sheaves.
- Effect: Compromises the integrity of the wire rope, reducing its strength and overall performance.
Corrosion:
- Cause: Interactions with different metals in the sheaves leads to erosion.
- Effect: Corrosion weakens the wire rope and reduces its lifespan.
Lubrication:
- Cause: Inadequate or improper lubrication between the wire rope and the sheaves.
- Effect: increase in friction and wear, contributing to premature failure.
Solution:
Reduced Wear and Abrasion:
- Solution: Polyamide sheaves with a smoother surface, reducing friction and wear on the stainless steel wire ropes.
- Effect: Protects the wire rope from abrasion, extending its lifespan.
Corrosion Resistance:
- Solution: Polymer sheave to act as a barrier against galvanic corrosion.
- Effect: Isolating the stainless steel from direct contact with other metals, the polymer enhances corrosion resistance and protects the integrity of the wire rope.
Lubrication Enhancement:
- Solution: Self-lubricating material properties formulated with lubricating additives, eliminating the need to manually grease the system.
- Effect: Improved lubrication reduces friction, minimizing wear and extending the life of the wire rope.
Advantages:
- Increased rope life
- Reduced Maintenance and Downtime
- Reduced Component Weight
- Self-lubricated
- Cost Effective in comparison to steel
