WHEELS FOR PROFESSIONAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT
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WHEELS FOR PROFESSIONAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT YOUR IDEAS IN MOTION

F.I.R. was founded in Modena in 1985 by Enrico Rota, who pioneered the techniques and materials that have made the company very successful. Today, F.I.R. is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel casters and polyurethane wheels. Through continuing attention to new markets and client requirements, F.I.R. has specialized in the design and development of wheels and casters “on demand”. A large part of the research on new materials, design of new products and improvements of existing products has resulted from collaboration with F.I.R. customers. Indeed, our slogan is “your ideas in motion”!...

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4 You choose the specifications to meet your requirements. We design, produce and deliver your wheels. The F.I.R. Technical Department designs innovative products and creates personalized solutions to satisfy all load customer needs. The newly integrated Tooling Division has increased flexibility and has enhanced our ability to design and develop customized products to meet your specific requirements.

We only choose top quality materials. Fabbrica Italiana Ruote YOUR IDEAS IN MOTION

The robotized injection molding equipment is at the forefront of automated technology.

The machining unit finishes the wheel to your precise specification. Fabbrica Italiana Ruate YOUR IDEAS IN MOTION

We produce and sell quality. F.I.R.’s commitment to innovation is ever-present. We have invested in automation and robotics to increase flexibility and quality. Product quality is monitored throughout the entire production process using modern equipment allowing us to test our products in-house in relation to international standards. ed manufactur casters are ards: wheels and F.I.R. ing stand to the follow according - UNI 9223 7 - UNI EN 1252 I EN 12532 - UN 9001 - UNI EN ISO 8-1 I EN ISO 2276 - UN O 22768-2 - UNI EN IS - ISO 22884 - REACH - ROHS II

We put health, safety and environment at the heart of our business. Quality is an important component of F.I.R.’s objectives. F.I.R. has built its reputation over the years by producing high quality wheels and casters. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers. F.I.R. has devoted increasing resources to the improvement of the quality of its products and service in conjunction with customers. Customer satisfaction Collaboration with suppliers YOUR IDEAS IN MOTION

Product Innovation F.I.R. is committed to continuous product and process innovation. In 2014 F.I.R. was granted a United States Patent, Patent no. US 8,911,025 B2. In 2014, F.I.R. obtained 6 Registered Community Designs for wheels at OHIM, Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market, Trade Marks and Designs:

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Create your wheel: Series Alpha TPU+TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane injected onto a thermoplastic polyurethane center F.I.R.’s top range, the Alpha series, features a combination of hub and tread both made from top quality TPU. These wheels have both mechanical and chemical interlocking systems making them exceptionally strong. They are ideal for high speed applications of up to 10 km/h or 6 mph. They are very durable and resistant to tearing. The elastic polyurethane, from 70 to 80 Shore A, allows excellent grip and the ability to overcome obstacles. The wheels are noiseless and do not...

15 from 150 mm to 300 mm from 6” to 12” from 160 kg to 300 kg from 350 lb to 660 lb maximum speed 10 km/h maximum speed 6 mph Hub can be reinforced with fiberglass Available in different colors, sizes and surface patterns Available with double ball bearings, key seat or flanged hub

Create your wheel: Series Beta TPU+PA6, thermoplastic polyurethane injected onto a polyamide center F.I.R.’s most popular range, the Beta series, features a combination of hub made in polyamide 6 and tread made from top quality TPU. These wheels have mechanical interlocking system. This series has the best price-quality ratio. The wheels are very strong, durable and resistant to tearing. They are ideal for applications that require a speed of up to 6 km/h or 4 mph. The elastic polyurethane, from 70 to 80 Shore A, allows excellent grip and the ability to overcome obstacles. The wheels are...

17 from 150 mm to 300 mm from 6” to 12” from 160 kg to 300 kg from 350 lb to 660 lb maximum speed 6 km/h maximum speed 4 mph Also available in ESD (electrostatic discharge) polyamide and polyurethane Hub can be reinforced with fiberglass Available in different colors, sizes and surface patterns. Available with double ball bearings, key seat, flanged hub or splined hub.

Create your wheel: Series Gamma TPE+PP, thermoplastic elastomer injected onto a polypropilene center F.I.R.’s budget range, the Gamma series, features a combination of hub made in polypropylene and tread made from thermoplastic elastomer. These wheels have both mechanical and chemical interlocking systems. This series is best suited for low loads (up to 180 kg or 395 lb) and they are ideal for applications that require a speed of up to 4 km/h or 2.5 mph. The elastic elastomer, from 60 to 80 Shore A, allows excellent grip. The wheels are noiseless and do not vibrate. They are suited to...

19 from 150 mm to 300 mm from 6” to 12” from 80 kg to 180 kg from 175 lb to 395 lb maximum speed 4 km/h maximum speed 2,5 mph Available in different colors and size. Available with double ball bearings.

Symbols Wheel Diameter Load capacity 21 Designed and made in Italy Speed Shock absorbing Hardness Non-marking Temperature Non-slip Price Noise-free Plain bore Ball bearings Resistant to chemicals and detergents

THE BEST ANSWER TO YOUR NEEDS Why choose F.I.R.: EXPERIENCE we have been producing wheels and casters for more than 30 years COLLABORATION we create and supply value by interacting with our customers. Our slogan “your ideas in motion” summarizes our mission TOTAL QUALITY F.I.R. Quality Management System is in compliance with UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standard. LEAN MANUFACTURING we believe in continuous improvement and apply “lean manufacturing”. INDUSTRY 4.0 we believe in smart manufacturing and we are committed to create a continually smarter factory INNOVATION we are at the forefront of...