What are the specific requirements for the performance of polyurethane forklift wheels?
Publish Time: 2024-08-22
The performance requirements of polyurethane forklift wheels are mainly in the following aspects:
Good wear resistance: The polyurethane material itself has excellent wear resistance, which is 3-5 times that of general rubber. It can reduce frequent replacement due to wear and reduce the cost of use. For example, in places where forklifts are frequently used, such as warehousing and logistics, polyurethane forklift wheels with high wear resistance can withstand the friction during cargo handling for a long time.
High load-bearing capacity: Forklifts usually need to carry heavier goods, and forklift wheels must have sufficient load-bearing capacity to ensure that they will not deform or be damaged when carrying goods. For example, in the industrial field, polyurethane forklift wheels need to be able to support heavy objects such as heavy machinery stably.
High tear resistance: It can withstand large external forces without tearing easily. In complex working environments, such as encountering sharp objects or uneven external forces, it can still maintain structural integrity to ensure safety and life.
Good resilience: During the driving process of the forklift, the forklift wheel will be frequently impacted and vibrated by the ground. Good resilience can enable the wheel to quickly return to its original state after being compressed, reduce energy loss, improve the driving stability and comfort of the forklift, and also help reduce the impact damage to other parts of the forklift.
Oil resistance: In some working environments, various oil stains may be exposed, such as in machinery factories, auto repair factories, etc. Polyurethane forklift wheels should have good oil resistance to prevent performance changes or damage due to contact with oil stains.
Aging resistance: It can maintain stable performance and extend service life under different environmental conditions, such as high temperature, low temperature, ultraviolet radiation, etc. For forklifts exposed to the outdoors or harsh environments for a long time, the aging resistance of the forklift wheels is particularly important.
Low rolling resistance: It can reduce the energy consumed by the forklift to overcome the rolling resistance of the wheels during driving, improve the energy efficiency of the forklift, and reduce energy consumption. For forklifts that run for a long time, this helps to reduce operating costs.
Shock absorption and noise reduction performance: It can effectively reduce the vibration and noise generated during the driving of the forklift, provide operators with a relatively quiet working environment, and also reduce the noise pollution to the surrounding environment. For example, in warehouses, workshops and other places with high requirements for noise control, polyurethane forklift wheels with good shock absorption and noise reduction performance are more popular.
High dimensional accuracy: Accurate dimensions help to ensure the installation match with the forklift, so that the wheels are firmly installed, and there will be no shaking, offset and other problems during driving, ensuring the operational stability and safety of the forklift. At the same time, high dimensional accuracy is also conducive to ensuring the consistency between multiple forklift wheels, making the forklift more stable when driving and turning.
Good adhesion: It has good adhesion to the ground and can provide sufficient grip under different ground conditions, such as dry, wet, smooth or rough ground, to prevent the forklift from slipping during driving or braking, and improve the controllability and safety of the forklift.
