Applications of Polyurethane AGV Drive Wheels

High-performance polyurethane AGV drive wheels ensure low heat, low resistance, wear and tear resistance, and instant rebound. Ideal for logistics, manufacturing, cleanroom, and food industries.

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are an essential part of modern logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing. They handle tasks such as material transport, pallet handling, and precision positioning, ensuring efficiency and reducing labor costs. At the core of AGV performance lies the drive wheel, which must withstand demanding operating conditions.

Characteristics of polyurethane AGV wheels

Polyurethane AGV drive wheels are engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of high-frequency and continuous operation. Key features include:

High-frequency operation: Capable of long-term use without deformation or fatigue.

Low heat generation: Specially formulated polyurethane (hardness range 80A–95A) minimizes heat build-up during extended runs.

Low rolling resistance: Ensures smooth, energy-efficient motion, extending battery life.

Friction & wear resistance: Designed to withstand constant floor contact without rapid wear.

Tear resistance: Maintains structural integrity under shock loads and turning stresses.

Instant rebound: Provides excellent traction and stability, reducing vibration and improving agv precision.

Wheel core options

To suit different agv applications and load conditions, polyurethane wheels can be combined with a variety of cores:

Cast iron core with polyurethane coating: Heavy-duty choice for high-load agvs.

Polyurethane on aluminum wheels: Lightweight, reducing inertia and improving efficiency.

Stainless steel core: Corrosion-resistant, suitable for cleanrooms, food processing, and medical environments.

Vulkollan® wheels: Premium performance with excellent dynamic load capacity and durability.

Application industries

Polyurethane AGV wheels are widely used in industries where reliability, precision, and efficiency are critical, including:

Logistics & warehousing: Automated pallet transport, shuttle systems, and picking agvs.

Manufacturing: Assembly line supply, material handling in automotive, electronics, and machinery plants.

Cleanroom & semiconductor: Stainless steel core wheels for contamination-free operation.

Food & pharmaceutical: Hygienic environments requiring corrosion resistance and low emission wheels.

Airport & port operations: Agv-based container handling and cargo transport.