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Polyurethane Drive Wheels
Polyurethane Drive Wheels are manufactured by casting polyurethane elastomers over a metal core. The combination of a resilient polyurethane outer layer and a rigid metal wheel core provides reliable friction drive performance for industrial equipment.
The drive wheel is installed on a production-line shaft or machine shaft. When the shaft rotates, the wheel transfers the driving force generated by the motor to the equipment. This makes polyurethane drive wheels suitable for conveyor systems, automated guided vehicles, forklifts, pulley systems and other industrial machinery.
Polisan manufactures custom urethane drive wheels in different hardness levels, sizes, profiles and colors according to your technical drawing, sample or application requirements.
- Overview
- Recommended Products
- Iron wheels
- Carbon steel cores
- Aluminum cores
- Bearing-based wheel structures
- Keyway
- Set screw
- Machined bore
- Bearing-fit bore
- Forklifts
- Pulley systems
- Conveyor systems
- Automated guided vehicles
- Material-handling equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Production-line equipment
- Drum systems for wind turbines
- Wheel diameter and width
- Polyurethane hardness
- Polyurethane color
- Wheel profile
- Metal core material
- Keyway dimensions
- Set-screw position
- Machined bore
- Bearing arrangement
- Shaft and mounting interface
Core Advantages
Reliable Shaft-Driven Operation
Polyurethane drive wheels are designed to rotate together with the shaft. The wheel transfers the motor-driven force to the equipment for controlled movement.
Durable Polyurethane Surface
The polyurethane elastomer provides a resilient contact surface for repeated operation in industrial machinery and material-handling systems.
Shock Absorption
The flexible urethane layer helps absorb shock and vibration during load operation, supporting smoother movement and helping reduce operating noise.
Stable Physical Properties
Polyurethane drive wheels can maintain stable physical properties across different industrial operating conditions when the material hardness and formulation are selected appropriately.
Custom Hub Configuration
Drive wheel hubs can be supplied with a keyway, set screw or machined bore to fit the shaft, bearing or mounting structure.
Refurbishment Option
Used polyurethane wheels can be stripped and recoated with new polyurethane when the existing metal core remains suitable for refurbishment.
Technical Specifications
| Property | 40A | 55A | 70A | 80A | 90A | 60D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness (+/- 5) | 40A | 55A | 70A | 80A | 90A | 60D |
| Ultimate Elongation (%) | 640 | 540 | 540 | 640 | 500 | 300 |
| Ultimate Tensile (PSI) | 3200 | 5300 | 5600 | 6900 | 6200 | 6400 |
| Tear Strength, Pli Die “C” | 150 | 244 | 332 | 421 | 568 | 620 |
| Split | 19 | 51 | 92 | 175 | 134 | 125 |
| Compression Modulus | 380 | 830 | 1660 | 1990 | 6460 | 16200 |
| Compression Set (% 22 Hrs. @ 158°F) | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 30 |
| Bashore Rebound (%) | 50 | 41 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 52 |
| Abrasion Loss (mm) | 200 | 224 | 159 | 94 | 101 | 115 |
Drive Wheel Construction
Polyurethane drive wheels can be cast over different metal core materials, including:
Available hub configurations include:
The final structure can be adjusted according to the shaft, bearing, mounting and torque-transfer requirements of the equipment.
Typical Applications
Polyurethane Drive Wheels are widely used in:
Custom Polyurethane Drive Wheels
Polisan can manufacture polyurethane drive wheels according to your technical drawing, sample or application requirements.
Custom options may include:
Please provide the wheel drawing, shaft information, equipment type, operating environment and available load or speed requirements. Our team can help review the drive wheel structure and recommend a suitable polyurethane configuration.
Polyurethane Drive Wheel Refurbishment
For suitable used wheel assemblies, Polisan can remove the worn polyurethane layer and apply new polyurethane to the existing wheel core.
Refurbishment suitability depends on the condition of the metal core, the original wheel structure and the requirements of the new application. This option can help renew a polyurethane drive wheel without replacing the complete wheel assembly.
About Polisan
Liyang Pulisen Polyurethane Products Co., Ltd., operating under the brand name Polisan, manufactures polyurethane wheels, rollers, belts and custom elastomer products for industrial applications.
Our production experience covers metal core preparation, cleaning, sandblasting, adhesive application, polyurethane casting, curing and secondary machining.
Polisan supplies custom polyurethane drive wheels, idler wheels, cast urethane wheels, guide wheels and other polyurethane components based on customer drawings, samples and application requirements.
Contact Polisan for custom Polyurethane Drive Wheels and industrial urethane wheel solutions.
