Introduction and Company Overview

Manner emphasizes the critical importance of selecting the correct castor or wheel to ensure equipment functionality, reliability, and cost-efficiency. The company discourages compromising on quality and provides a comprehensive selection manual. Orders can be placed via distributors or directly from the factory in Hanko, Finland, supported by an extensive international sales network.

International Sales Network and Contact Information

Manner’s distributor network spans numerous European and Asian countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland, England, France, Poland, Belgium, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, and Japan. Contact details for each distributor are provided to facilitate customer support.

Technical Specifications and Product Features

• Industrial castors designed for heavy-duty, continuous use in industries, warehouses, and shops.
• Robust construction with double ball race swivel heads and polyamide seals for durability.
• Wheel materials include polyamide and polyurethane treads, with options for soft plastic bushings to reduce noise.
• Available braking options include total-stop brakes and directional locks to enhance handling and safety.
• Stronger forks with 200 kg load capacity are available for certain sizes.
• Applications cover milk containers, merchandise rollers, laundry wagons, dollies, food trolleys, waste containers, industrial machines, and scaffolding.

Material Hardness and Wheel Characteristics

Tread hardness is measured in Shore A units, with polyurethane treads noted for superior wear resistance. The manual provides detailed weight and dimension data for various wheel types and sizes.

Product Codes and Variants

• Wheel types include polyamide wheels with plain, roller, or sealed ball bearings; polyurethane tread options; and quiet Panther wheels with noise-absorbing features.
• Swivel castors feature rectangular or triangular top plates, bolt hole mounting, with or without brakes and directional locks.
• Fixed castors come with rectangular top plates, threadguards, and various bearing types.
• Product codes specify wheel diameter, width, load capacity, mounting plate dimensions, bearing type, and accessory availability.

Handling and Safety Recommendations

Directional locks improve equipment handling and safety. Users are advised to consult pages 8-13 for important considerations before selecting castors.

Additional Notes

• Manner reserves the right to modify product specifications and availability.
• The catalog is accessible online for convenience.

Product Categories and Materials

• Swivel Castors with Rectangular Top Plate: Models include directional locks, total-stop brakes, and bolt hole mounting. Wheel centers are made from polyamide, polypropylene, steel plate, or plastic, combined with tyres such as polyurethane, solid rubber, elastic solid rubber, and pneumatic.
• Fixed Castors with Rectangular Top Plate: Similar material and tyre options as swivel castors but fixed orientation.
• Locking Mechanisms: Directional locks allow swivel locking in running or opposite directions; total-stop brakes lock both wheel and swivel simultaneously.

Materials and Bearings

• Wheel centers: Polyamide (ND, NP), polypropylene (PK), steel plate (KK), plastic (MI/K), and polyamide with elastic solid rubber (NEK).
• Tyres: Polyurethane (hard and soft), solid rubber, elastic solid rubber, pneumatic tyres.
• Bearings: Plain, roller (MK/R), ball (sealed and unsealed).

Dimensions and Load Capacities

Wheel diameters range from 80 mm to 250 mm, with load capacities from 70 kg up to 800 kg depending on model and bearing type. Mounting plate dimensions and hole sizes (standard and oval) are specified for installation flexibility.

Product Codes and Options

• Codes indicate type, size, bearing, and locking features (e.g., lkE-j-100 nD/k).
• Suffixes denote threadguards ('S'), oval holes ('O'), and tyre color variants ('V' for grey).

Summary of Key Parameters

Best Practices and Recommendations

• Select wheel and bearing types based on load and application environment.
• Use locking mechanisms to enhance safety and operational control.
• Employ threadguards to protect against debris and entanglement.
• Choose mounting plate hole types (standard or oval) according to installation needs.

Heavy Duty and Stainless Steel Variants

• Heavy-duty forks compatible with 100 mm and 125 mm wheels ensure versatility and interchangeability.
• Stainless steel castors and wheels are available for corrosion-resistant applications, including fixed and swivel types with stainless steel bushings and plain bearings.

Technical Data Highlights

• Wheel widths typically range from 30 mm to 50 mm.
• Mounting plate sizes vary (e.g., 105x85 mm, 135x110 mm, 102x83 mm).
• Swivel radius and fork heights are specified to aid selection.
• Castor weights range from approximately 0.09 kg to over 2 kg depending on size and material.

Conclusion

This document serves as a comprehensive technical guide for selecting industrial castors and wheels, detailing product codes, dimensions, materials, load capacities, and brake options. It supports informed decision-making for diverse industrial applications, including heavy-duty and corrosion-resistant needs. Customers are encouraged to contact Manner for personalized advice and to verify current specifications.