BRITISH STANDARD BS 3037-1:

1958
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1

Specification for

Tyres for crane rail

wheels —
Part 1: Double-flanged parallel-tread
tyres

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Co-operating organizations

The Mechanical Engineering Industry Standards Committee, under whose

supervision this British Standard was prepared, consists of representatives
from the following Government departments and scientific and industrial
organizations:—

Admiralty* High Commission of India*

Air Ministry Institute of Marine Engineers
Associated Offices’ Technical Committee* Institute of Petroleum
Association of Consulting Engineers Institution of Civil Engineers*
(Incorporated) Institution of Gas Engineers
British Chemical Plant Manufacturers’ Institution of Heating and Ventilating
Association Engineers
British Compressed Air Society Institution of Mechanical Engineers*
British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers’ Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Association* (Automobile Division)
British Engineers’ Association Institution of Production Engineers*
British Gear Manufacturers Association Locomotive and Allied Manufacturers’
British Internal Combustion Engine Association of Great Britain
Manufacturers’ Association Machine Tool Trades Association
British Iron and Steel Federation* Ministry of Labour and National Service
British Railways, The British Transport (Factory Inspectorate)*
Commission Ministry of Power*
Crown Agents for Overseas Governments Ministry of Supply*
and Administrations* Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation*
D.S.I.R. — Mechanical Engineering Ministry of Works
Research Laboratory National Coal Board
Electricity Council, the Generating Board and National Physical Laboratory (D.S.I.R.)
the Area Boards in England and Wales Radio Industry council
Engineering Equipment Users’ Association War Office*
Gas Council

The Government departments and scientific and industrial organizations

marked with an asterisk in the above list, together with the following, were
directly represented on the committee entrusted with the preparation of this
British Standard:—

Aluminium Development Association Excavator Makers’ Association

Association of Crane Makers Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors
British Constructional Steelwork Association Institute of Welding
British Iron and Steel Research Association Institution of Engineering Inspection
Contractors Plant Association Institution of Structural Engineers
This British Standard, having D.S.I.R. — Building Research Station National Federation of Building Trades
been approved by the
Dock and Harbour Authorities Association Employers
Mechanical Engineering Industry
Standards Committee and Docks Division, The British Transport
endorsed by the Chairman of Commission
the Engineering Divisional
Council, was published
under the authority of the
General Council on
6 November 1958 Amendments issued since publication
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The following BSI references 6061 July 1989 Indicated by a sideline in the margin
relate to the work on this
standard:—
Committee references, MEE/41,
MEE/41/-1
Draft for comment CW(MEE)9868

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Contents

Page
Co-operating organizations Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Dimensions 1
3 Material 1
4 Freedom from defects 1
5 Brinell hardness test 1
6 Retests 1
7 Inspection 1
8 Testing facilities 1
Appendix 1 Conversion table 7
Appendix 2 Notes on manufacture 7
Figure 1 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheels 3
Figure 2 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheel 4
Figure 3 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheel 5
Figure 4 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheels 6
Table 1 — Dimensions for double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheels 2

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Foreword

This standard makes reference to the following British Standard:

BS 240, Brinell hardness testing — Part I: Method and tables for Brinell hardness
testing.
The purpose of this British Standard, which it is hoped will be the first of a series
on crane components, is to limit the range of tyres for crane rail wheels, and
standardize dimensions and tolerances in order to facilitate production.
The first part of this standard deals with double-flanged parallel-tread tyres and
is being issued separately to meet the demand for at least one standard type of
crane-wheel tyre at the earliest opportunity.
The necessary clearances between the flanges and the rail have been taken into
account. The dimensions specified are finished sizes for new tyres (except for the
bore, which has an allowance for finishing-machining to fit the centre). Allowance
has been made for wear on treads and flanges.
The standardization of crane rails is now under consideration.
NOTE Where metric equivalents have been given, the figures in British units are to be regarded as
the standard. The metric conversions are approximate. More accurate conversions should be based on
the tables in BS 350, “Conversion factors and tables”.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 7 and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

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1 Scope 5 Brinell hardness test

This part deals with double-flanged tyres with On each type the manufacturer shall make a Brinell
parallel treads and gives rolling and machining hardness test in accordance with BS 240-1, “Method
tolerances to be employed in their manufacture. The and tables for Brinell hardness testing”.
range covered is from 18 in. tread diameter by 4 in. The Brinell hardness number shall be not less
wide to 36 in. tread diameter by 9" in. wide. than 248 and shall not exceed 285.
Notes on manufacture are included in Appendix 2. The test shall be made on one face of the tyre
midway between the tread and the bore,
2 Dimensions after 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) has been removed from the
a) Range of Sizes. Tyres shall be selected from the rolled surface.
range of sizes set out in Table 1. On request, the manufacturer shall supply a
b) Profile of Tyres. The profile of the tyre shall certificate of the hardness number given by the
conform to the contour appropriate to the size of above test.

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the tyre shown in Figure 1, Figure 2 or Figure 3.
The dimensions are tabulated for convenience in 6 Retests
Table 1. Reference numbers in the table and the Should a tyre fail in the hardness test, the tyre may
figures consist of the diameter of the tyre followed be heat-treated or re-heat-treated and submitted for
by its width. a further hardness test.
c) Tolerances. The rolling and machining
tolerances are as set out in Figure 4. 7 Inspection
For easy reference and identification, tyres are The purchaser or his representative shall have
referred to by tread diameter and width. Only one access to the works of the manufacturer at all
thickness of tread is specified for each diameter. reasonable times; he shall be at liberty to inspect
the manufacture at any stage. Material that does
3 Material not comply with the terms of this specification is
The tyres shall be made from steel produced by the liable to rejection.
acid or basic open hearth or an electric process.
8 Testing facilities
Neither the sulphur content nor the phosphorus
content of the steel shall exceed 0.060 per cent. The manufacturer shall supply, at his own cost, the
On request, the manufacturer shall supply the labour and appliances for such testing as may be
analysis of each cast for carbon, silicon, manganese, carried out on his premises in accordance with the
sulphur and phosphorus. specification. Failing facilities at his own works for
making the prescribed tests, the manufacturer shall
A sufficient length shall be discarded from each bear the cost of carrying out the tests elsewhere.
ingot to ensure freedom from piping or other
harmful defects. Each ingot shall be of a length and
weight sufficient to produce two or more tyre blanks
after the discard has been removed.

4 Freedom from defects

On completion of rolling the tyres shall be free from
harmful defects.

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Table 1 — Dimensions for double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheels

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Size C D Min. E F Min. G H J K L M N O P
A B Rad. Rad. Dia. Dia. Max.

18/4 11/2 3/
4
3/
4
3/
8
3/
32
3/
8
1/
4
1/
16
1/
4
1/
8 191/2 15 13/4
18/5 11/2 7
/8 3
/4 3
/8 3
/32 3
/8 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 191/2 15 21/2
21/5 2 7
/8 3
/4 3
/8 3
/32 3
/8 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 221/2 17 21/2
21/51/2 2 7/
8
3/
4
3/
8
3/
32
3/
8
1/
4
1/
16
1/
4
1/
8 221/2 17 3
24/5 21/2 7
/8 1 3
/8 1
/8 3
/8 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 26 19 21/2
24/51/2 21/2 7
/8 1 3
/8 1
/8 3
/8 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 26 19 3
27/51/2 21/2 1 1 3/
8
1/
8
1/
2
1/
4
1/
16
1/
4
1/
8 29 22 23/4
27/6 21/2 1 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 29 22 3
27/7 21/2 1 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 29 22 4
30/51/2 21/2 1 1 1/
2
1/
8
1/
2
1/
4
1/
16
1/
4
1/
8 32 25 21/2
30/6 21/2 1 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 32 25 3
30/71/2 21/2 11/4 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 32 25 4
33/61/2 3 11/4 1 1/
2
1/
8
1/
2
1/
4
1/
16
1/
4
1/
8 35 27 3
33/8 3 11/2 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 35 27 4
33/91/2 3 11/2 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 35 27 51/2
36/7 3 11/2 1 1/
2
1/
8
1/
2
1/
4
1/
16
1/
4
1/
8 38 30 3
36/8 3 11/2 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 38 30 4
36/9 /2 1 3 1 /2
1 1 1
/2 1
/8 1
/2 1
/4 1
/16 1
/4 1
/8 38 30 51/2

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NOTE All dimensions are in inches.

Figure 1 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheels
Standard profiles

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NOTE All dimensions are in inches.

Figure 2 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheel
Standard profiles

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NOTE All dimensions are in inches

Figure 3 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheel
Standard profiles

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NOTE All dimensions are in inches.

Figure 4 — Double-flanged tyres for crane rail wheels
Rolling and machining tolerances

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Appendix 1 Conversion table

inch inch

fraction decimal millimetre fraction decimal millimetre

— 0.005 0.1 61/2 165

— 0.010 0.3 7 178
— 0.020 0.5 9 229
1
/16 0.0625 2 15 381
1
/8 0.125 3 17 432
1
/4 0.25 6 18 457
3
/8 10 19 483
1
/2 0.5 13 191/2 495
3
/4 19 21 533
1 25 22 559
15/16 33 221/2 571
11/2 38 25 635
2 51 26 660
25/16 59 27 686
21/2 63 28 711
3 76 29 737
31/16 78 30 762
31/2 89 32 813
33/4 95 33 838
4 102 35 889
41/4 108 36 914
43/4 121 38 965
5 127 42 1 067
51/2 140 44 1 118
6 152

Appendix 2 Notes on manufacture

It is important that the radii between the flanges and the tread are less than the radii on the rail head.
Where special rails are used (such as bar section) the radii specified may require modification.
The crane maker should ensure that adequate running clearance is provided to prevent “flange binding”,
taking into account the end float on the axle and the specified tolerance between the centres of the crane
track rails.
The tyres specified are designed for shrinking on the wheel centres, and if properly fitted they need no
further means of securing. The normal interference fit for shrinkage
is 0.001 in. per inch (0.001 mm per mm) of bore.
To ensure that the tyre is located squarely a flange is provided on the wheel centre to match with a
corresponding recess in the tyre. There should be a clearance on the diameter between the flange and the
recess.
The tyres may be supplied with or without heat treatment at the option of the manufacturer.
Where testing for mechanical properties other than hardness is required details of the additional tests and
of the samples to be tested should be specified in the enquiry and order. The test pieces should be obtained
from the same cast as the wheels or tyres in question.
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