Wheels and Casters
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Wheels and Casters

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Standard Parts. Ganter.

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Wheels and Casters General Notes Wheel Structure A wheel consists of the components contact surface, wheel tread, wheel core, bearing and hub. The properties and functions of these components are explained below. The contact surface is the part of the wheel that touches the floor. It is also referred to as the profile. The contact surface may be smooth or textured to increase traction. The wheel tread is the tire of the wheel. Its outer surface forms the contact surface. It can be made of various materials, and the associated material properties determine the potential areas of application for...

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Wheels and Casters General Notes Wheel Tread, Materials The following material options are available for the wheels: Rubber, polyurethane, polyamide and phenolic resin. These materials are explained below. The rubber tread is made of natural rubber and/or synthetic rubber-based elastomer. It is applied to the wheel either via vulcanization or injection molding and has the following properties. + High elasticity and ease of movement + Gentle on floors + Low-noise + Vibration-damping - High starting and rolling resistance - Abrasion possible on rough floors The polyurethane tread consists of an...

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Wheels and Casters General Notes Bracket Structure When a wheel is combined with a bracket, this is referred to as a swivel caster or rigid caster, depending on the bracket type. The bracket is the connecting element between the wheel and the cart. The various types are swivel brackets, swivel brackets with total lock brakes and rigid brackets. Swivel Bracket The sviwel bracket rotates around its vertical axis when the pushing direction changes. The wheel axle is offset from the bracket axis to provide for good maneuverability of the cart. Maneuverability refers to both the ability to steer the...

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Wheels and Casters Types – Wheels Friction bearing Friction bearing Friction bearing Friction bearing Ball bearing Friction bearing Friction bearing Ball bearing Friction bearing Ball bearing Ball bearing Ball bearing Friction bearing Ball bearing Ball bearing Max. dynamic load capacity in N Bearing type Recommended Max. static load capacity maximum in N ergonomic load in N 3.10 Transporting with Wheels and Casters

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Types - Wheels 3.10 Transporting with Wheels and Casters 5

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Types - Casters Standard Co- Wheel 0 Max. dynamic ding jn mm load capacity in N Bracket type 3.10 Transporting with Wheels and Casters

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Types - Wheels Standard Co- Wheel 0 Max. dynamic ding jn mm load capacity in N Bracket type L = Light version D = Double wheel version M = Medium version H = Heavy version E = Extra-heavy version 3.10 Transporting with Wheels and Casters

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Wheels Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Polypropylene Bearing type A Wheel without bracket Specification Wheel tread Wheel core Thread guard Bearing pins / Nuts Steel, zinc plated Wheels GN 22870 are used in industrial and public indoor areas for moving light materials and equipment, for example. The wheel tread offers low rolling resistance and high elasticity. It is gentle on floors and good at overcoming obstacles. The integrated thread guard prevents textile threads from wrapping around the wheel axle and protects the bearing from soiling. GN 22870 Light Duty Casters (with Bracket, Light Version)...

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Wheels Wheel Tread Thermoplastic Elastomer, Wheel Core Polypropylene Bearing type A Wheel without bracket Wheel tread Wheel core Wheels GN 22872 are used in industrial and public indoor areas for moving transport carts, for example.The wheel tread offers low rolling resistance and high elasticity. It is characterized by quiet running, is gentle on floors and leaves no marks. see also... Page GN 22872 Medium Duty Casters (with Bracket, Light Version) 24 GN 22873 Wheels (Wheel Tread Rubber) 10 GN 22874 Wheels (Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Steel Sheet Metal) 11 GN 22875 Wheels (Wheel Tread Rubber,...

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Wheels Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Polypropylene Bearing type A Wheel without bracket Wheel tread Wheel core Wheels GN 22873 are used in industrial and public indoor and outdoor areas for moving transport carts, for example.The wheel tread is suitable for all floor types. It is gentle on floors and good at overcoming obstacles. Tread wear may occur on rough floors. see also... Page GN 22873 Medium Duty Casters (with Bracket, Light Version) 25 GN 22872 Wheels (Wheel Tread Thermoplastic Elastomer) 9 GN 22874 Wheels (Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Steel Sheet Metal) 11 GN 22875 Wheels (Wheel...

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Wheels Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Steel Sheet Metal Bearing type A Wheel without bracket Specification Wheel tread Wheel core Steel sheet metal, zinc plated Wheels GN 22874 are used in industrial and public indoor and outdoor areas for moving transport carts, for example. The wheel tread is suitable for all floor types. It is gentle on floors and good at overcoming obstacles. Tread wear may occur on rough floors. GN 22874 Medium Duty Casters (with Bracket, Light Version) 26 GN 22872 Wheels (Wheel Tread Thermoplastic Elastomer) 9 GN 22873 Wheels (Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Polypropylene)...

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Wheels Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Aluminum Bearing type A Wheel without bracket Wheel tread Wheel core Aluminum die casting Wheels GN 22875 are used in industrial and public indoor and outdoor areas for moving medium weight carts, for example.The wheel tread is suitable for all floor types. It runs quietly and is gentle on floors while offering good obstacle clearing and vibration damping.The low wear on the ball bearing increases the service life, and the mounting to the inner ring can be accomplished with zero axial backlash. see also... Page GN 22875 Medium Duty Casters (with Bracket,...

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Wheels Wheel Tread Polyurethane, Wheel Core Polyamide Bearing type A Wheel without bracket Wheel tread • Injection molded Wheel core Plastic, polyamide (PA) Wheels GN 22880 are used in industrial and public indoor areas for moving light materials and equipment, for example.The wheel tread offers low rolling resistance and high elasticity as well as good wear and tearing resistance. It is good at overcoming obstacles. see also... Page GN 22880 Light Duty Casters (Light Version) 28 GN 22880 Light Duty Casters (Double Wheel Version) 29 GN 22870 Wheels (Wheel Tread Rubber, Wheel Core Polypropylene)...

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