CRATOS Underwater Wheel SOI

RUD CRATOS Underwater Wheel SOI is a robust underwater wheel engineered for wet de-ashing and submerged conveyor tasks. CRATOS underwater wheel SOI includes electronic rotation monitoring and optimized bearing seals for reliable operation in harsh, wet environments. Mounted on the outside wall of the trough, the design simplifies retrofit work and provides easy maintenance access. Available across guide wheel dimensions and offered with or without bearing end shields, this heavy duty wheel pairs easy-running bearing technology with durable construction. Ideal as a de ashing wheel, it reduces downtime and protects conveyor components in continuous wet ash removal and dewatering applications.

How does the RUD CRATOS Underwater Wheel work?

The CRATOS underwater wheel is a guide and reversion wheel tailored for submerged scraper conveyor systems. It mounts to the outer trough wall so the wheel runs submerged while bearings and seals remain accessible for inspection. Electronic rotation monitoring gives continuous feedback on wheel speed and direction to detect stalls and abnormal behaviour early. High-quality, easy-running bearing technology and optimised bearing seals keep water, ash and abrasive particles away from the bearing zone. Versions are available with and without bearing end shields and in all guide wheel dimensions to suit new builds and retrofit conversions.

Industry Applications

• Power plants and ash handling: wet de-ashing wheel functionality for fly ash removal on submerged conveyors.
• Waste-to-energy and biomass facilities: heavy duty wheel performance in abrasive, wet bulk handling conditions.
• Retrofit projects: outside-trough mounting simplifies conversion of older conveyor systems to modern underwater wheel technology.
• Continuous conveyors in harsh environments: ideal where rotation monitoring and sealed bearings reduce maintenance and extend service life.

The RUD India Advantage

RUD India supplies CRATOS components to match global engineering standards with local service. Local stocks of guide wheel dimensions and options for bearing shields allow fast retrofit and replacement. RUD’s proven bearing technology, optimized seals and service-friendly design translate into longer wear life for heavy duty wheel applications. Choosing CRATOS from RUD India gives you documented configuration options, retrofit support and access to spare parts and maintenance guidance so the underwater wheel runs with predictable life-cycle costs and minimal downtime.

Conclusion

The RUD CRATOS Underwater Wheel SOI is a purpose-built de ashing wheel for submerged conveyors where durability, maintainability and rotation monitoring matter. Its outside-trough mounting, sealed bearings and availability across guide wheel dimensions make it an effective heavy duty wheel for converting old systems and supporting continuous wet ash handling operations. Contact RUD India to specify the CRATOS underwater wheel configuration that fits your conveyor, guide wheel size and maintenance needs.

• Ideal for wet de-ashing
• Electronic rotation monitoring
• Mounted on the outside wall o the trough
• Ideal for converting old systems
• High-quality, robust, easy-running bearing technology
• Optimized bearing seals
• Easily accessible for maintenance work
• Available in all guide wheel dimensions
• Available in with and without bearing end shield