Just what causes wheels to fail? In these slides, we discuss physical, exposure, and application limits of four of the most popular caster wheel options.
2. Wheel Failure.
Understanding the tested limitations of a
wheel is instrumental to its use.
Disregarding its suggested
usage can ultimately
lead to failure.
6. Colson
Performa
Polyurethane on
Polyolefin
Moldon Rubber
on Cast Iron
Polyurethane on
Cast Iron
Water
Resistant?
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Anti-corrosive? Yes Yes No No
Chemical
Resistant?
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Oil Resistant? No No Yes Yes
Exposure Limitations.
7. Application Limits.
Colson
Performa
Polyurethane on
Polyolefin
Moldon Rubber
on Cast Iron
Polyurethane on
Cast Iron
Towable? Yes No No Sometimes
Suggested
Applications
Restaurants
Institutional
Robotics
Hospitals
Laundromats
Food Service
Greenhouse
Schools
Trash Receptacles
Automotive
Aerospace
Hospitality
Heavy Equipment
Food Processing
Industrial
Towlines
8. About Us.
CasterDepot is an ISO:9001 certified company that
has been proudly providing clients with custom
mobility solutions since 1980.
With four warehouses, six sales offices and a caster
consulting staff offering 200+ years of application
experience, we are your single stop for
ergonomic efficiency.
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