The perfect match

Wheels put everything in motion. They are made of different materials,  manufactured in various designs and have different characteristics.

The composition of the tyre, the various hubs and rims as well as the bearings give the wheels different properties. Because of the great diversity, the wheels have different load capacities, roll resistances and operational characteristics (qualities). The choice of the type of wheel depends on the application or the requirements of the system. An important factor is the surface on which the wheel is rolling. As a rule, hard wheel materials can have a heavier load than soft.

However, they have the disadvantage that they easily transmit shock load to the equipment, which

occurs when floors have bumps or are uneven. Another important criterion in the choice of the wheel is the surface. This is a determining factor for the choice of the tire and the materials of the wheel. In addition, the environmental influences must also be taken into consideration.

Below you will find the most common types of wheels and tires:

Polyamide

  • low rolling resistance +
  • maintenance free +
  • suitable in all circumstances +
  • high load capacity +
  • high rolling resistances on rough ground -
  • quick wear on rough floors -

Rubber

  • easy rolling on rough ground +
  • silent running +
  • high rolling resistance - 
  • limited load capacity -
  • limited resistance to oils, fat, detergents, etc... -

Thermoplastic rubber/Performa

  • easy rolling on rough ground +
  • silent running +
  • low rolling resistance +
  • resistant to oils, fat, detergents ect... +
  • not suitable for sustained static use -
  • limited load capacity -

Polyurethane

  • high load capacity +
  • silent running +
  • excellent wear resistance +
  • low rolling resistance +
  • resistant to oils, fat, detergents etc... +
  • no lasting resistance to humidity -

Castiron

  • small rolling resistance +
  • high loadcapacity +
  • useable in all circumstances +
  • fragile to impact load -
  • may damage your floor -

Pneumatic

  • easy rolling on rough ground +
  • silent running +
  • resists shock load +
  • limited load capacity -
  • puncture of the tire -