The drum spider connects drum to the drive shaft, managing centrifugal, break, and torsional
forces with risks like corrosion, scaling, and wear with prolonged use.
Drum Spider
The Drum Spider is a key part of front-load washing machines, connecting the drum to the drive shaft for smooth rotation during wash cycles. It faces high mechanical stresses and environmental challenges like corrosion and scaling, making it prone to degradation, especially when made from traditional materials like Die cast aluminum (ADC 12)
Using LFT for drum spiders is a thermodynamic solution with superior strength, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility. The component can be loaded with dynamic loads and enhances overall machine performance due to reduced weight inertial load on the motor.
Performance Considerations
Centrifugal Load Strength
≥ 1500 N: 2000 N at a max spin speed
Break Load Strength
≥ 9,000 N
Washing Cycles
2500-4000 cycles
Key Performance Considerations Low Scaling in Hard Water, High Chemical Resistance
