Choose Strategy for Trackless Transport Bogie Tire Materials
First of all, we need to understand that the materials of Trackless Transport Bogie wheels are roughly classified into two categories: polyurethane wheels and rubber wheels.
In the design and application of Industrial Transfer Carts, especially the selection of tire materials for Trackless Transport Bogie is a key link, which directly affects the performance, service life and adaptability of the vehicle to the operating environment.
The following will explore in depth how to select suitable Trackless Transport Bogie tire materials according to different workshop environments and usage requirements, and introduce the characteristics and differences between polyurethane wheels and rubber wheels in detail.
1. The importance and basis of tire material selection
Industrial Transfer Carts play an important role in various industrial production and logistics scenarios. As a component in direct contact with the ground, its tires must not only bear the weight of the vehicle and the load of the cargo, but also cope with the challenges brought by different ground conditions, while ensuring the stability and safety of the vehicle's operation and the protection of the ground. Therefore, the reasonable selection of tire materials is crucial for trackless transport bogie.
The ground conditions of the workshop are the primary consideration. For new workshops, common epoxy floors or self-leveling floors have high finish and high requirements for surface cleanliness and integrity. In this environment, the polyurethane wheels of battery operated trolleys show obvious advantages.
Polyurethane materials have good wear resistance and hardness. When rolling on smooth ground, they can effectively avoid excessive wear and scratches caused by friction, so as not to leave traces of the vehicle body and keep the ground beautiful and tidy. Moreover, polyurethane wheels have good running stability, which can provide stable support for trackless transport bogie and reduce the vibration and bumps of vehicles during driving. This is especially important for some production operations that require high running accuracy and stability, such as the handling of electronic components and the transportation of precision instruments.
On the contrary, in old workshops or renovated workshops, the ground conditions are often more complicated. The uneven ground and possible foreign objects such as iron filings, iron slag and stones put forward higher requirements for the impact resistance and wear resistance of tires. At this time, rubber tires become a more suitable choice for battery operated trolleys.
Rubber tires are usually larger in size and have a certain degree of elasticity. The larger size enables them to better cross obstacles on the ground and reduce the risk of tire damage caused by collisions. The elastic properties enable them to play a buffering role when encountering uneven roads, reduce the vibration and impact of vehicles and cargo, and protect the structure of the vehicle and the integrity of the cargo. In addition, the toughness of rubber tires can effectively resist the puncture of sharp objects such as iron filings and stones, reduce the possibility of tire blowouts, thereby ensuring the normal operation of trackless transport vehicles in harsh ground conditions and avoiding further damage to the ground.
In addition to ground conditions, the load-bearing requirements of Industrial Transfer Carts are also an important basis for selecting tire materials.
Different tire materials have different load-bearing capacities. It is necessary to select suitable tires according to the actual weight of the cargo carried by the battery operated trolley to ensure that the tires can withstand the corresponding pressure during long-term use, maintain good performance and life, and thus ensure the overall reliability and stability of the trackless trolley reduce the frequency of repairs and replacements caused by tire problems, and improve production and operation efficiency.
2. Characteristics of polyurethane wheels and rubber wheels
Material characteristics
Polyurethane wheels: Polyurethane is a polymer material with high hardness and wear resistance. Its hardness enables polyurethane wheels to provide better support and stability on flat and smooth ground, reduce rolling resistance, and thus improve the operating efficiency of Industrial Transfer Cart.
At the same time, polyurethane materials have good chemical stability and are not easily corroded by chemical substances. They are suitable for some places with high environmental requirements, such as food processing workshops, pharmaceutical workshops, etc., and can ensure long-term stable operation under these environments without producing harmful substances to pollute products.
Rubber wheels: Rubber materials have excellent elasticity and flexibility, which enables rubber tires to better adapt to complex and changeable road conditions. The elasticity of rubber can effectively absorb vibration and impact energy, provide a comfortable driving experience for battery operated trolleys, and protect cargo from excessive vibration.
In addition, rubber has good grip, whether on dry or wet ground, it can ensure that the trackless trolley has sufficient friction to prevent slipping and improve driving safety.
Appearance and size
Polyurethane wheels: Generally, polyurethane wheels have a smoother appearance and a relatively uniform surface texture. Its size is generally relatively small, which makes the overall center of gravity of the battery operated trolley relatively low after installing polyurethane wheels, which is conducive to improving the vehicle's handling stability. Especially in work scenarios that require frequent turns and precise parking, smaller polyurethane wheels can better meet the operating requirements.
Rubber wheels: The surface of rubber tires may have some textures and patterns, which are designed to increase the friction and drainage performance between the tires and the ground.
Rubber wheels are usually larger in size, and the larger tire contact area can better disperse the weight of the vehicle, reduce the pressure on the ground, and reduce damage to the ground. At the same time, large-size tires have higher passability when passing obstacles, and can more easily deal with potholes and bumps on the old workshop floor.
Durability and maintenance
Polyurethane wheels: In a smooth and clean ground environment, polyurethane wheels have excellent durability, and their wear resistance can ensure a long service life of the Industrial Transfer Cart.
However, if used in harsh ground conditions, such as sharp objects or rough roads, polyurethane wheels are prone to wear, scratches, and even cracks.
In terms of maintenance, polyurethane wheels are relatively simple. Generally, you only need to clean the dust and debris on the surface regularly and check for abnormal wear.
Rubber wheels: The durability of rubber tires has advantages in complex ground environments, and its elasticity and toughness can withstand a certain degree of impact and puncture. However, rubber materials will age over time, such as hardening and cracking, especially in environments with high temperature, high humidity or strong ultraviolet radiation, the aging rate may be accelerated.
When maintaining rubber tires, in addition to daily cleaning and inspection, you also need to pay attention to prevent the tires from being exposed to harsh environments for a long time, apply protective agents regularly to delay aging, and check whether the tire pressure is normal to ensure the performance and safety of the battery operated trolley.
When choosing trackless transport bogie tire materials, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as workshop floor conditions, load-bearing requirements, vehicle operating performance and cost, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of polyurethane wheels and rubber wheels, and make decisions that best suit the actual needs of the enterprise to ensure that trackless vehicles can operate safely, efficiently and stably in various environments, provide reliable support and guarantee for the production and operation of the enterprise, and maximize the service life of tires, reduce operating costs and improve economic benefits.
