“500mm polyurethane-coated steel wheels, revolutionized crane transport in Singapore’s Tuas Industrial Estate. ”
As Singapore continues to advance its "Smart Port" and highly automated logistics hubs, the demand for rapid-deployment and flexible material handling equipment has reached an all-time high. In the Tuas Industrial Estate, a leading manufacturer of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) components faced a critical logistical bottleneck: moving heavy overhead cranes frequently between production bases and various confined construction sites.
To optimize operational efficiency, the company integrated a highly mobile crane system based on Demag crane mobility technology, customized by Shiyang.
The Challenge: Streamlining Crane Transport in Singapore’s High-Density Industrial Zones
Operating in Singapore presents unique logistical hurdles that traditional crane systems cannot address:
Space Constraints: Construction sites are extremely tight, requiring cranes to transition between transport trucks and operational rails quickly without relying on expensive external mobile cranes.
Noise and Surface Protection: Singapore has stringent regulations regarding industrial noise and road maintenance. Standard steel wheels generate excessive noise and damage both high-value self-leveling factory floors and the metal decks of transport trucks.
High-Intensity Loading Cycles: The system required a solution that allowed the crane to "climb" onto truck trailers under its own power frequently, demanding extreme grip, load-bearing capacity, and wear resistance.
The Solution: Leveraging 8 Polyurethane-Coated Steel Wheels for Seamless Truck Loading
To meet these rigorous demands, Shiyang engineered a specialized travel system. The crane was equipped with 8 polyurethane-coated steel wheels with a 500 mm diameter, fully compliant with Demag crane mobility systems standards.
Optimized Traction and Loading Efficiency
The massive 500 mm diameter allows these wheels to effortlessly bridge the gaps between the truck bed and loading ramps. The polyurethane material provides a friction coefficient significantly higher than that of pure steel, ensuring the crane moves onto the truck without the risk of slippage, enabling a fast, single-operator loading process.
Durability Meets Surface Protection
By combining a high-strength steel core with a premium polyurethane coating, the system offers the best of both worlds. The steel core supports the massive vertical loads of the heavy crane, while the polyurethane layer acts as a "buffer." This significantly reduces operational noise and protects the truck chassis and factory floors from scratches or structural damage—aligning perfectly with Singapore’s environmental and urban maintenance standards.
Why 500mm Diameter Polyurethane Wheels are Essential for Ground Protection
The choice of a 500 mm diameter is not accidental. Larger wheels distribute the weight of the crane more effectively across the contact surface. When moving a crane onto a truck, this distribution prevents the concentrated pressure that typically cracks floor coatings or deforms trailer beds. Furthermore, the precision engineering inherent in the Demag mobility standard ensures all eight wheels are perfectly synchronized, eliminating vibrations that could jeopardize the crane’s sensitive structural alignments during transport.
Results: 50% Faster Deployment and Zero Surface Damage with Shiyang OEM Components
The implementation of this high-performance mobility system has yielded immediate results for the Singaporean facility:
Time Savings: Reduced crane transfer and setup time by 50%.
Cost Reduction: Eliminated the need for secondary lifting equipment during transport and lowered floor repair expenses to near zero.
Operational Reliability: The system’s high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) ensures that the fleet remains active in Singapore’s 24/7 industrial cycle.
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