Crane Wheel Hardening: Which Process to Specify and When
Bridge article summarizing induction hardening, through-hardening, and case hardening selection for crane wheels by service class and diameter.
Recommended Crane Wheel Hardness by CMAA Service Class
Quick reference for recommended tread hardness ranges, core hardness, and alloy grades for CMAA Class A through F crane wheel applications.
Induction Hardening vs. Through-Hardening: How to Choose for Your Application
Decision criteria for induction vs. through-hardening — contact stress depth, wheel diameter crossover, alloy interaction, and sheave applications.
Specifying Induction Hardening Case Depth for Crane Wheels
How to specify case depth on crane wheel drawings — effective vs. total case depth, values by service class and diameter, and verification methods.