Demag
Slider for Demag AC80
This slider is designed to guide the telescopic boom sections of Demag AC80, AC80-1, Terex AC80, and Terex AC80-1 cranes. It facilitates movement between boom segments and maintains proper alignment during extension and retraction.
Compatible models
Specifications
- Part number
- 61177940
- Brand
- Demag
The slider, part number 61177940, serves as a guide component within the telescopic boom assembly of mobile cranes. Its primary function is to provide a contact surface between the sliding sections of the boom, allowing for controlled extension and retraction. By positioning these sliders at critical contact points, the boom assembly maintains structural alignment and manages the lateral forces exerted on the crane during operation. This component ensures that the metal surfaces of the boom sections do not make direct contact, which assists in maintaining smooth operation of the lifting mechanism.
This specific component is engineered for use in Demag AC80 and AC80-1 models, as well as the corresponding Terex AC80 and AC80-1 units. It is installed within the boom system to support the weight and movement of the telescopic sections. Proper installation and regular inspection of these sliders are necessary to prevent mechanical binding or irregular movement of the boom during load handling tasks.
In telescopic crane systems, sliders act as the interface between nested boom sections. They are positioned to distribute the load evenly across the boom structure, which helps to minimize play and ensures the stability of the boom under various operating conditions.