High-Capacity Polyurethane Drive Wheel for Stackers

In modern warehousing and material handling environments, stackers are critical for efficiently lifting and transporting goods. As the demand for smoother, more durable, and maintenance-friendly movement systems increases, high-capacity polyurethane drive wheels have emerged as the ideal solution. These wheels provide superior performance compared to traditional materials, making them an essential component in the drive systems of stackers.

Advantages of polyurethane wheels for stackers

• High load-bearing capacity

Specially formulated high-strength polyurethane allows the drive wheels to withstand heavy vertical loads and high torque transmission, ensuring reliable operation even under full load conditions.

• Excellent wear resistance

Polyurethane is highly resistant to abrasion, cuts, and tearing. This significantly extends the service life of stacker wheels, especially in environments with frequent starts, stops, and turning.

• Floor protection and quiet operation

Unlike steel or hard nylon wheels, urethane wheels do not mark or damage floors. Their elastic surface also absorbs shocks and vibrations, contributing to quieter operation in warehouses, cleanrooms, and noise-sensitive areas.

• Superior traction and slip resistance

The high-friction surface of polyurethane offers excellent grip on smooth warehouse floors, reducing the risk of slippage during acceleration, deceleration, or on inclined paths.

• Chemical and oil resistance

Polyurethane resists a wide range of industrial chemicals, oils, and greases, making it ideal for harsh and variable operating environments commonly found in logistics and production facilities.

• Low maintenance and energy efficiency

The elasticity of polyurethane reduces rolling resistance, which not only improves battery life in electric stackers but also reduces maintenance frequency due to less mechanical stress.

Structural characteristics of polyurethane stacker drive wheels

High-capacity drive wheels often feature a steel or cast iron core bonded with a high-density polyurethane tread. This structure combines rigid load-bearing strength with elastic, durable traction.

• Precision machining for drive integration

The wheel hub is precision-machined to match the motor shaft or axle of the stacker, often with keyways, bushings, or bolt holes for secure and efficient power transmission.

• Customized hardness options

Polyurethane hardness can be tailored—typically ranging from 75A to 95A or higher (shore scale)—to balance load requirements with traction and comfort based on the stacker’s application scenario.

• Heat-bonded tread for superior adhesion

Advanced molding and bonding techniques ensure the polyurethane tread maintains firm adhesion to the core, preventing delamination even under high-speed or heavy-duty usage.

• Optional anti-static or non-marking formulations

For electronics, pharmaceuticals, or food-grade warehouses, wheels can be manufactured with anti-static or non-marking compounds to meet specific environmental standards.

Upgrading your stackers with high-capacity polyurethane drive wheels enhances not just load capacity and durability, but also workplace safety, energy efficiency, and floor protection. Whether in automated warehouses, manufacturing lines, or clean storage zones, Philson’s custom urethane wheel solutions ensure your equipment runs smoother, longer, and quieter.

If you need custom sizes, hardness levels, or mounting configurations, contact Philson today for tailored polyurethane drive wheel solutions designed for your stacker systems.