The Advantages of Polyurethane Wheels

The Advantages of Polyurethane Wheels

1. Heavy-duty drive wheels with polyurethane lagging to protect the ground.

Polyurethane wheels are suitable for floor protection applications. Polyurethane deflects and creates a larger footprint than harder wheel materials like nylon. The larger surface area helps reduce stress concentrations on floors and keeps them in shape for a longer period of time.

2. Polyurethane road wheel load capacity.

Another benefit of polyurethane road wheels in industrial applications is the material's coefficient of friction. This value describes the ratio of friction between two objects to the force pressing them together. Rougher surfaces tend to have higher effective values because they create friction when pressed together.

Polyurethane lagging tends to be a grippy material, so its higher coefficient of friction helps keep the trailer from tipping over. For harder wheel materials, slippage can be an important consideration. Polyurethane also provides traction to the drive wheels and helps reduce the amount of load on the wheels to achieve the desired drive.

3. Polyurethane road wheels have higher load capacity.

Polyurethane road wheels are also often utilized for their load carrying capacity compared to rubber. Polyurethane can provide greater load carrying capacity while still providing the benefits of rubber treads such as noise reduction, shock absorption and floor protection.

4. The industrial rubber wheels use polyurethane walking wheels, which have the effect of noise reduction.

Polyurethane Travel Wheels Polyurethane covered wheels are the choice for industrial applications due to their quiet operation compared to harder wheels such as steel or cast iron. The polyurethane acts as a shock absorber to help cushion the ride. It also absorbs bumps in uneven terrain. Using polyurethane instead of steel or cast iron wheels can significantly reduce noise levels to help protect employees' hearing.

5. In special areas, the corrosion resistance of polyurethane lagging.

There are many different types of polyurethane with varying degrees of resistance to certain environments or conditions. For example, chemicals, solvents, and even water. (We list some of the different types below). Some polyurethanes will not break down or corrode in the presence of water in wet or damp environments. In situations where chemical exposure is an issue, different types of polyurethane can be used to extend the life of your wheels.

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