Polyurethane wheels
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Product Overview:
Polyurethane wheels have been a staple of the caster industry for years and are one of the most popular wheels. Polyurethane wheels are designed to handle heavy duty weights while providing floor protection, non-marking treads, quieter rolling, and smoother rides. We offer heavy duty polyurethane wheels as well as low profile light duty poly wheels.
Introduction:
Polyurethane is superior to rubber in resistance to grease, oil, cutting, chunking, and abrasive wear. These caster wheels can be used on almost any factory floor. As with moldon rubber, the bonding agent which holds the polyurethane tire ( tread ) to its iron center can be affected by exposure to some chemicals, impact, overloading, and the buildup of heat. Given a manual operation under ideal conditions, polyurethane caster wheels have a safe operating capacity of up to three times the capacity of the same size rubber wheel. Capacity ratings are offered as an idea of what the wheel will carry without failure. They are not absolute, but rather depend on the usage and service.
Application :
Logistics handling equipment:
In factories, warehouses and other places, polyurethane wheels are widely used in various logistics handling equipment, such as trolleys, forklifts, stackers, etc. Polyurethane wheels can bear heavy cargo weights and maintain stable operation under different ground conditions, reducing the vibration and noise of equipment and improving work efficiency
Automated production lines:
On automated production lines, polyurethane wheels can be used as the wheels of conveying equipment, such as conveyor belts, rollers, etc. The high precision and low friction coefficient of polyurethane wheels can ensure the smoothness and accuracy of products during the conveying process, reducing product damage and waste.
Machining equipment:
Some machining equipment, such as machine tools, milling machines, etc., also use polyurethane wheels as the wheels of moving parts. The wear resistance and impact resistance of polyurethane wheels can ensure the stable performance of equipment during long-term use and reduce the maintenance and replacement costs of equipment.
Polyurethane wheels represent a premier category in material handling and industrial mobility, renowned for their exceptional durability and versatile performance. These wheels are engineered to support substantial loads while simultaneously protecting floor surfaces, offering quieter operation, and ensuring a smoother ride than many alternative materials. Available in a range of profiles from heavy-duty to light-duty configurations, polyurethane wheels are a fundamental component across countless applications.
Detailed Description:
The superior performance of polyurethane wheels stems from the advanced material properties of polyurethane, which offers significant advantages over traditional rubber and plastic. These wheels are specifically formulated to exhibit outstanding resistance to abrasive wear, cutting, grease, oil, and tearing, which dramatically extends their service life in demanding industrial environments. A key characteristic is their remarkable load-bearing capacity; a polyurethane wheel can safely handle operational loads up to three times greater than a similarly sized rubber wheel, making them ideal for heavy-duty equipment. Furthermore, the material provides an excellent non-marking tread, ensuring that sensitive floor surfaces like epoxy, marble, or polished concrete remain unblemished. The inherent elasticity of polyurethane contributes to a significantly smoother and quieter roll, reducing operator fatigue and noise pollution in the workplace. This combination of a high coefficient of friction and superior shock absorption also enhances traction and stability, preventing load shifting and ensuring precise maneuverability. From the relentless pace of automated production lines, where their low friction and high precision ensure smooth product conveyance, to the robust demands of logistics handling equipment like forklifts and trolleys, and the precise movements required in machining equipment, these wheels deliver unparalleled reliability and efficiency, reducing long-term maintenance costs and operational downtime.
| Property | TR Polyurethane Material | TR-ROLL Polyurethane Material | VULKOLLAN |
| Hardness | 92 +/- 3 Shore A | 75 - 80 Shore A | 92 +/- 3 Shore A |
| Elasticity | 44 +/- 6% | 72 +/- %4 | 60 +/- 5% |
| Wear | 40 +/- 5 mms | 45 +/- 7 mm | 40 +/- 5 mm3 |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 35 +/- 7 MPa | 30 +/- 5 MPa | 45 +/- 7 MPa |
| Ultimate elongation | 300 +/- 50% | 440 +/- 40% | 550 +/- 50% |
| Tensile resistance | 120 + / + 30 kN/m | 90 +/- kN/m | 160 +/- 20 kN/m |
| Dynamic load capacity | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Rolling resistance | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Resistance at high speed | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wear resistance and tensile strength | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Comfort in use | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Obstacle crossing ability | Medium | Excellent | Good |
| Oil resistance | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Alcohol resistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Hydrolysis resistance | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| High temperature resistance | Up to 80 °C | Up to 70 °C | Up to 80 °C |
| Low temperature resistance | Up to -20 °C | Up to -20 °C | Up to -20 °C |
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