Competence in polyurethane
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Blickle - a company in motion 4-5 Research and development in polyurethane Production of polyurethane wheels Polyurethane materials Facts & figures at a glance 14-15 Automated guided vehicles 17 Machine and systems engineering 19 Hygiene / medicine / design 20 Mobile devices and equipment 21 There is always the perfect solution 22

• more than 1,000 employees worldwide, over 750 of which are based at the headquarters in Rosenfeld, Germany • 18 Blickle sales subsidiaries in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia • Sales partners and representative offices in over 120 countries worldwide • DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001 and DIN EN ISO 50001 certified 1 We have been one of the three leading manufacturers of wheels and castors worldwide for decades because of our reliability, commitment to innovation and focus on the customer. Blickle is committed to outstanding quality, high availability, reliable deliveries and...

As a family company, Blickle values continuity. Dr. Sarah Blickle-Fenner and David Blickle are the third generation of the family to be involved in the company, along with Reinhold and Denise Blickle. Our headquarters are in Rosenfeld, Germany. This demonstrates our commitment to quality and to products “Made in Germany”.

Research and development in polyurethane.

Extensive expertise in material development and continuous research into new polyurethane tread materials. The formula of the polyurethane material and how it is processed are the most important factors affecting the quality of the end product. They have a significant impact on tread and tyre hardness, rebound resilience, abrasion, load capacity, rolling resistance and flexibility at low temperatures. That’s why Blickle has become a polyurethane expert over the last few decades. Blickle developers improve existing formulas and designs on a daily basis in cooperation with renowned scientific...

Manufacturing of polyurethane Qualität / Fertigungsprozess wheels. To produce high-quality polyurethane, you need the right formula and the correct processing techniques. That is why Blickle has worked hard to become a materials specialist. Blickle polyurethane wheels are based on high-quality steel, cast iron, aluminium or nylon wheel centres. These are sandblasted and laser treated using computerised systems to achieve a roughened and 100 percent clean surface. This ensures that the tread adheres securely to the wheel centre. It also protects the environment by removing the need for large...

Polyurethane materials. Treads for every application. Extrathane®, Softhane®, Besthane®, Besthane® Soft, Vulkollan®. Blickle has developed four different types of polyurethane, tailor-made for various applications. The Extrathane®, Softhane®, Besthane® and Besthane® Soft treads are the result of decades of experience and expertise. This range is rounded off by wheels made of the equally high-quality polyurethane material Vulkollan®. With this selection of materials, Blickle’s standard range provides the right solution for almost every application and requirement. The range also includes...

• soft reaction-injected polyurethane-elastomer based on polyesterpolyol, diisocyanate and diol • particularly thick and elastic tread • very high floor surface preservation and smooth rolling performance • low rolling resistance • resistant against many aggressive substances, but not against hot water and hot, humid air • antistatic version available • commonly used for: Intralogistics, mobile devices and equipment

Polyurethane materials. Polyurethanwerkstoffe. Overview der Laufbeläge. Überblick of treads. Blickle Besthane® • hard reaction-injected polyurethane-elastomer based on polyetherpolyol, diisocyanate and diol • very low rolling resistance and easy manoeuvrability • high dynamic load capacity • hydrolysis resistant and also resistant to many aggressive substances • commonly used for: Automated guided vehicles, conveyor technology, mechanical and systems engineering, hygiene ergonomic product Besthane® Soft • soft reaction-injected polyurethane-elastomer based on polyetherpolyol, diisocyanate...

• hard reaction-injected polyurethane-elastomer based on polyesterpolyol, diisocyanate and diol • low rolling resistance • high dynamic load capacity • resistant against many aggressive substances, but not against hot water and hot, humid air • commonly used for: Automated guided vehicles, conveyor technology, mechanical and systems engineering VULKOLLAN® is a registered trademark of Covestro Group

Polyurethane materials. Polyurethane material very good good limited —no 1/ yes VULK LLAN* VULKOLLAN® is a registered trademark of Covestro Group Hardness (DIN 53505 / ISO 868): Hardness has a relevant impact on the smooth rolling performance and operational comfort of a wheel. A soft tread also has a positive effect on ground pressure. Rebound resilience (DIN 53512 / ISO 4662): Rebound resilience indicates how much energy is lost through internal friction during the compression/rebound process. The higher the value, the lower the losses and the lower the rolling resistance. Compression set...

Rolling resistance Swivel resistance Comparison of the rolling and swivel resistance of different polyurethane wheels (wheel Ø 200 mm) Rolling resistance Swivel resistance Effect of tread elasticity on rolling resistance (wheel Ø 200 mm) Force [N] Force [N] Energy loss Energy loss Standard polyurethane (75 Shore A) Besthane Soft (75 Shore A) Effect of speed on load capacity (wheel Ø 200 mm) In contrast to conventional polyurethane wheels of the same hardness, Besthane® Soft wheels have a significantly higher rebound resilience, which is why the energy loss (hysteresis) during the rolling of...

Companies around the world are facing new challenges such as the development of new technologies. This is especially true for companies in the intralogistics industry. Blickle wheels and castors are used in many processes to ensure that the material flow within a company is efficient, safe and reliable. Typical applications include forklift trucks, rack feeders, conveyor systems, tugger trains, transport trolleys, floor rollers and sorting systems. The demands placed on wheels and castors are extremely diverse, as logistical procedures vary greatly depending on the industry and production...