Nylon wheels provide high load capacities at a relatively low cost and are lightweight, non-marking and resistant to impact, abrasion, corrosion and the effect of many chemicals including oils, fats, most alkalis, soap and detergents. Nylon is unaffected by water. When moving quickly over rough surfaces Nylon can tend to be noisy. On surfaces such as vinyl, care should be taken when moving heavy loads as indentation may occur.

These non-rusting, non-scratching wheels have many uses such as trolleys, mechanical handling devices, replacements in castors, etc.

Nylon Wheel Specifications:

• Capacity per Wheel kg: 600
• Diameter x Width mm: 150 x 40
• Hub Width x Bore mm: 60 x 20
• Bearing: Precision Ball Bearing  *
• Colour: Black

* Ball Bearings are used in applications where heat can build up due to friction caused by constant movement and/or higher speeds, as the high-tolerance and hardened steel used in the sealed and greased bearings reduces heat build-up that can cause weakening of the wheel. Ball bearings offer the lowest-friction and therefore the lowest push-effort.

Nylon Wheel Features:

• Non Rusting
• Non Scratching
• Low cost for high capacity

Some tyre selection factors:
The harder the tyre, the less out-of-round the tyre will be under load, and the smaller the resulting force required to start the wheel from rest on smooth floors. Hard wheels have high load bearing capacity and reduce push effort on carpet and soft surfaces but are very noisy on tiles and other hard surfaces and can also leave indentations on wooden floors.

The greater the resilience (bounciness/spring) of the tyre, the lower the sustained push effort required to pass over multiple obstacles (rough ground). That’s why wheelbarrows and other applications that involve rough ground use pneumatic or rubber tyres.

Domed tyres require less force to swivel a wheel. Flat profiles spread load and prevent damage to floors at high load ratings.

Rubber tyres such as grey or hi-res blue rubber may not be suitable for dirty floors or areas near tool rooms, as particles such as swarf or pebbles can get stuck in the tyres (which may then cause damage to floors). A nylon or polyurethane tyre material would be suitable due to its harder surface which resists particle embedment.

Reflex Equip carry a huge range of wheels at very competitive prices and first-class quality and performance, backed up with a manufacturer's warranty.

Contact Reflex Equip today for expert advice on the right Wheels for your particular application