Types of Caster Wheels

FLANGED CASTER WHEELS

The flanged wheel is designed to operate on steel tracking to minimize guidance and rolling effort. A bonus of the rolling on tracks is that load capacities’ toll on floors are reduced which allows for higher capacities, easier rolling, and floor protection. Most of these wheels are cast iron and steel for high strength and long wear.

GLASS FILLED NYLON CASTER WHEELS

These wheels are made from a blend of nylon and glass and are specifically designed to withstand high temperatures. These wheels are resilient, non-marking, resist hard impacts, are very durable and resistant to oils, greases and cleaning agents.

PHENOLIC CASTER WHEELS

Made of phenolic resin and macerated canvas, phenolic wheels are are a common commodity-choice intended primarily for push/pull applications. Phenolic wheels are hard, and make movement easier, while resisting oil and other chemicals.

The benefits of phenolics include:

• Economically priced
• Resistant to extreme temperatures
• High weight capacities
• Resistant to oils, greases and some liquids

These wheels are recommended for hard flooring , but are not recommended for wet environments*, or for areas where lots of debris is present. Not recommended for towing at high speeds or for use on poor floors.

*When a phenolic caster wheel becomes chipped on impact and gets exposed to moisture, it becomes a sponge. The shape of the phenolic caster wheel will expand and deform, rendering the caster wheel ineffective.

PNEUMATIC CASTER WHEELS

Air filled, rubber wheels that offer maximum floor protection and ability to roll over various obstructions. Well suited for aerospace and other applications, pneumatic wheels provide cushioning and shock absorption, making them ideal for moving fragile loads over a variety of floor surfaces.

POLYURETHANE ON CAST IRON CASTER WHEELS

Polyurethane on cast iron wheels are mechanically bonded offer a longer wear time, and feature a higher capacity material than rubber, but will not damage or mark floors like cast iron or steel wheels. Polyurethane wheels possess an unmatched durability by a rubber tread wheels and are engineered to withstand permanent flat spots in the tread, which provides a smooth ride over rough surfaces. Polyurethane resists most chemicals, oils and rejects floor debris.

POLYURETHANE ON ALUMINUM CASTER WHEELS

These wheels have capacities close to those of steel wheels, roll easier than rubber wheels and outlast them as well, featuring precision molded high quality polyurethane chemically bonded to a smooth, polished aluminum core, providing a versatile and strong wheel. These wheels are non-marking, offer great floor protection have great abrasion resistance, oil & chemical resistance.

RUBBER ON ALUMINUM CASTER WHEELS

Rubber on aluminum wheels are comprised of rubber tread that is chemically bonded to a smooth, polished aluminum wheel core. These wheels are light weight with good load capacity and shock absorption. Rolling over small obstacles is not a problem with these wheels. They are non marking and non-conductive, and resist liquids, oils, greases, cleaning agents and solvents.

SEMI-PNEUMATIC CASTER WHEELS

Just like a pneumatic tire, but is filled with a lightweight, microcellular polyurethane foam rather than inflated by air. They retain the lightweight, bounce and cushion of a regular pneumatic tire, without the nuisance of air leaks. Rubber wheels that offer maximum floor protection and ability to roll over various obstructions. Well suited for aerospace and other applications, pneumatic wheels provide cushioning and shock absorption, making them ideal for moving fragile loads over a variety of floor surfaces.

SOLID ELASTOMER CASTER WHEELS

These wheels are made of liquid cast polyurethane. They are easy to push (designed for medium loads) with easy start-up, are capable of withstanding shock loads and abusive conditions. They are durable and resist abrasions, cracking and chipping, and are floor protective and non marking. Ideal uses for this wheel are tow lines, freezers, and other continuous use applications.