Improved Service: Sheave Wheels

Xtek sheave wheels are designed for prolonged life, commonly lasting over five times as long as conventional sheaves.

The Xtek carburizing process imparts a very deep case hardness of 60-66 HRC to the groove radius and the inside flange walls of the sheave wheel. This extremely hard and smooth surface eliminates the effects of crushing and imprinting found on softer flame-hardened and OEM-supplied sheaves. The reduced coefficient of friction also prolongs rope life.

Xtek manufactures all of its sheave wheels from low carbon and low carbon alloy steels. No cast irons or cast steels are used. These steels are the Xtek materials of choice for use in the carburizing and hardening process.

A competitor's wheel showing severe corrugation after a few months service.

An Xtek sheave wheel hardened to 60-66 Rc, still on the job after 3 years in the same application.