Wheels With High Rolling Resistance

In wet or slippery conditions wheels with a high rolling resistance are often used to increase the friction between the wheel and the floor surface.  The higher the rolling resistance the greater the control you have over the vehicle or equipment.

At TEP Technica we offer a wide array of wheels to suit a variety of industrial and commercial applications. Our technical advisors are on hand to offer advice on product identification.  To help get you started use our guide to identify the most suitable tread for your application.

WHEEL REQUIREMENT: HIGH ROLLING RESISTANCE

Suitable for: Medical Labs, Industrial Kitchens, Cold Store, Industrial Freezers, Clean Rooms

Castors & Wheels With High Rolling Resistance

High rolling resistance tyres on a forklift require more power to propel the wheel resulting in increased fuel consumption but in oily or wet environments safety is paramount. The weight of the forklift and the load both contribute to the amount of friction between the wheels and the floor surface which will dictate the amount of traction in challenging conditions, but it is also important to ensure you choose the right wheel for these environments. 

VulkoSOFT

VULKOLLAN® is a highly elastic polyurethane elastomer based on Desmodur® 15. Like all VULKOLLAN® versions, the material has excellent mechanical properties including good dynamic load capacity, good abrasion resistance and tear growth resistance, high impact resilience and low compression set. With a Shore hardness of 85° Shore A, VULKOSOFT® combines high load capacity with good noise reduction and vibration damping and istherefore particularly suitable for use on surfaces where care is needed, for example on tiled floors.

Vulkollan Wet Grip

TRACTOTHAN® is a VULKOLLAN® composite material developed by us with the same properties as VULKOLLAN®. Special TPU granules incorporated into the tread ensure increased wheel grip, thus improving starting properties, preventing slippage and improving braking effects.TRACTOTHAN® is therefore particularly suitable for in-plant transportation and use on wet and soiled surfaces.

Vulkollan Soft Wet Grip

TRACTOSOFT® is a VULKOLLAN® composite material developed by us with the same properties as VULKOLLAN®. Special TPU granules incorporated into the tread ensure increased wheel grip, thus improving starting properties, preventing slip and improving braking effects. Thanks to the lower Shore hardness of 85° Shore A, TRACTOSOFT® is particularly suited for use in transportation on wet and soiled surfaces where noise reduction and protection of the products being transported are also important factors.