Where loads are too heavy for
floor protective wheels, or where unusually severe service factors are present,
forged steel & Ductile steel caster wheels will do the job. Usually in
these applications the user will not consider floor wear as too great a penalty
considering the work that is being done. Forged steel caster wheels will damage
most factory floors, and thus are generally used on steel plate, in channel, or
as V-groove wheels rolling on angle iron track.
Forged steel &
Ductile steel caster wheels have high ductility and tensile strength, and thus
can absorb shock or impact without failure. These solid (spokeless) wheels are
unbreakable in normal service. Their load ratings are limited by bearing
capacity only.
These steel wheels are capable of temperatures up to
700° F depending upon the application. At temperatures above 400° F
continuous, steel roller bearings and spanner bushings can start to anneal. In
applications where temperatures are above 400° F, please consult our
engineering dept. at 800 - 501 - 3808.
2" wide Roller Bearing wheels are furnished with Combo washers
making the Hub Length 2 7/16" to fit into a caster bracket ( frame ). If
the wheel is NOT going into a caster and you want 2 3/16" Hub Length, then
specify "With Flat Washers" on your order in the "Special Instructions" section
on the checkout page. Wheels with 2 3/16" hub length have a 3/4" ID Roller
Bearing and do not come with a spanner.
2 1/2" & 3" wide wheels are
furnished with the Hub Length shown in the table above. Flat Steel Thrust
Washers and a Spanner Bushing are included.
You should never select on the basis of load capacity
alone. Capacity ratings do not take into account the effort required to
manually move a load. Capacity ratings are based on manual operation under
ideal conditions. If these wheels are going to be moved by mechanically powered
equipment, consult us for a reduced capacity rating based on your
application.
Photos
& graphics are for informational purposes only. Actual product may vary
slightly from those shown. Wheel colors may vary unless specified. If wheel
color is important, please contact us for current inventory.