A transport wheel is never just a wheel

Wheels are what make many things in the world run smoothly. Whether it’s transport, heavy-duty, industrial, appliance, or any other kind of wheel, wheels are made from different materials with varying design and usage properties.

Driving Characteristics for Transport and Industrial Wheels

The composition and material of the tire, the different types of rims, hubs, and wheel bearings give the wheel many different properties, which can have their advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the choice of wheel type always depends on the application. A good rule of thumb is always to compare the wheel’s load capacity with its operational qualities. This way, you rarely go wrong in terms of safety, durability, and driving characteristics.

Get Help with the Important Material Choice

Regarding material choice in transport and industrial wheels, you can usually count on hard wheel materials to withstand a heavier load than soft materials. Conversely, hard transport wheels have the disadvantage of transferring pressure loads to the equipment when, for example, driving on an uneven surface, unless shock absorption is considered in the solution. Likewise, it is always important to consider the primary driving surface when choosing wheels, as the driving surface affects the choice of the most suitable material composition in the tire.

Additionally, it may be necessary to consider external and internal environmental influences. Corrosion-resistant or stainless properties can be crucial in, for example, humid environments. 

We have compiled an overview of the most common types of wheels and tires that we sell from our supplier Rhombus and Colson Group. If you have any questions or need help choosing materials and driving characteristics, contact our product manager Claus Holm at cho@hansbuch.dk or +45 43 68 51 95.

Our most common selection can be purchased online here.

Polyamide/Polypropylene

• high load capacity
• maintenance-free
• virtually resistant to all kinds of salts, fats, acids, and alkaline solutions

Solid Rubber / Thermoplastic Rubber

• silent in operation
• runs easily on most surfaces

Polyurethane

• high load capacity
• robust and resistant to friction
• elastic and very quiet in operation
• virtually resistant to oils, fats, gasoline, and a large number of other chemicals

Metal

• high load capacity
• resistant to friction
• not sensitive to metal shavings and abrasive materials

Solid Elastic Rubber

• high load capacity
• extremely resistant to friction
• excellent driving comfort

Pneumatic/Air

• good shock-absorbing properties
• low resistance to rolling when used on uneven surfaces