Crane Rope Drum
Your Professional Crane Rope Drum Supplier
Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of crane rope drum in China. BVEE has accumulated many experiences in all types of handling equipment and port machinery over 20 years. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.
Why Choose Us
Product market
Our products are highly sought after and exported to countries and regions such as South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Our certifications
Our company is ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Quality control
All our products undergo rigorous testing in accordance with industry standards and contractual agreements before shipment, providing our customers with a 100% quality assurance.
Our services
Our team of experts will recommend the most suitable products according to customer needs and provide detailed consultation, we ensure timely delivery and provide installation guidance, and we provide long-term service support.
Advantages of Crane Rope Drum
Precise wire rope winding
The rope groove design of the crane rope drum ensures that the wire rope is wound neatly and accurately. For example, the spiral rope groove can guide the wire rope to be arranged in a regular spiral shape on the drum to prevent the wire rope from being entangled and knotted.
Improved security
The rope groove and side plates of the drum can effectively prevent the wire rope from slipping out of the groove. The depth and shape of the rope groove are carefully designed to keep the wire rope firmly in the groove under normal working conditions.


Stable lifting operation
A good crane rope drum can provide stable wire rope tension transmission. During the lifting process, the drum rotates smoothly, making the wire rope tension uniform and reducing the shaking of the heavy object.
Reduce component wear
Since the wire rope can be wound on the drum in an orderly manner, the friction and extrusion between them are reduced, and the wear of the wire rope is reduced.
Specification of Crane Rope Drum
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Material |
Cast steel |
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Size |
Middle and big size |
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Thickness |
50-500mm |
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Rope slot radius |
R10-R100 |
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Application range |
Hoist outer diameter 50-500 |
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Model |
Heavy duty |
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Application |
Hoist spare parts |
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Type |
Hoist pulley |
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Axle diameter |
50-500 |
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Max load capacity |
100T |
Same standards and regulations should be applied to the components of crane drum including rope seat radius, tread diameter, and the sheaves.
The depth of the wire rope groove is 1/2 of the wire rope diameter to ensure the steel rope winding into groove orderly to prevent steel rope from unwinding effectively.
The pitch and groove depth should be designed and fabricated properly to lower the possibility of steel wire rope damage caused by abrasion between grooves.The inner wall of wire rope grooves is grounded to reduce the abrasion of steel wire rope.

Types of Crane Rope Drum
Single-layer drum: The single-layer drum is one of the most basic types of crane wire rope drums. As the name suggests, it allows the wire rope to be wound in a single layer around the drum.
Multi-layer drum: In contrast to the single-layer drum, the multi-layer drum allows the wire rope to be wound in multiple layers around the drum. This type of drum is typically used in applications where a greater lifting height is required.
Spiral grooved drum: Spiral grooved drums are designed with a continuous spiral groove on the surface of the drum. This groove helps to guide the wire rope as it is wound and unwound, ensuring a smooth and even distribution of the rope around the drum.
Flanged drum: Flanged drums are equipped with flanges on both ends of the drum. These flanges act as barriers to prevent the wire rope from slipping off the drum during operation.
Smooth drum: Smooth drums, as the name implies, have a smooth surface without any grooves or flanges. These drums are typically used in applications where the wire rope is not required to be wound in a specific pattern or where the load is relatively light.
Double drum: Double drums consist of two drums mounted on the same shaft. This configuration allows the crane to lift two loads simultaneously or to perform more complex lifting operations.
Cranes
Crane rope drums are integral components of various types of cranes, including overhead cranes, gantry cranes, tower cranes, and mobile cranes.
Material handling
They are used in industrial settings for lifting and moving heavy materials in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and logistics.
Mining
In mining operations, crane rope drums are employed in equipment like hoists and draglines for lifting and transporting mined materials.
Marine and offshore
Crane rope drums are utilized in ship cranes and offshore cranes for loading and unloading cargo from vessels.
Construction
Tower cranes and mobile cranes in construction sites rely on crane rope drums for lifting and positioning construction materials.
Packing and Shipping of Crane Rope Drum
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Packing |
Box |
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Shipping |
Shipped by road, sea, rail |
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