Wheels for transportation equipment

How do you decide which steering wheels you need? Or whether to choose single or tandem rollers? This guide takes a closer look at the specifications and suitability of different materials for trolley wheels. Industrial castor wheels are ideal as replacements for existing warehouse equipment or to provide increased mobility to previously static items. Our range of heavy-duty trolley wheels features easy installation or replacement, alongside premium build-quality, to ensure smooth operation and long service life.

Trolley wheels material guide

The trolley wheels in our catalogue feature a range of optimised materials and mechanisms to ensure safe and ergonomic working – across a range of warehouse and working environments. This includes smooth-running bearings and high-quality rubber linings for quiet operation, as well as high-load capacities and superb manoeuvrability, even under heavy weights. Our collection of industrial casters is suitable for a broad range of applications, and you can expect the following features as standard across the range:

• Easy installation and set-up
• Wheel stop options and braking systems
• Durable build and heavy-duty components
• Superb manoeuvrability and smooth rolling

Below is a breakdown of the various types of heavy-duty caster wheels materials and suitability.

Wheel type

Suitability and features

Nylon steering wheels

Suitability and features

• Ideal for hard surfaces
• The easy-to-clean rims are great for indoor applications requiring high levels of hygiene (e.g. the food industry)
• Hard but brittle (they are less impact resistant than the alternatives)
• Low rolling resistance
• Create more noise when travelling than rubber or polyurethane

Rubber steering wheels

Suitability and features

• Ideal for irregular floors
• Recommended for soft surfaces or areas liable to moisture (due to increased grip)
• Flexible, supple, absorbs shocks
• Not suitable for areas requiring high levels of hygiene (can leave traces on the floor)
• Do not use on floors with metal debris

Polyurethane steering wheels

Suitability and features

• Suitable for all applications
• Recommended for heavy loads
• Crosses obstacles (such as expansion joints) with ease
• Almost silent during travel
• Low rolling resistance

Heavy-duty casters for cabinets

For cabinets, drawers, and other storage solutions, Jungheinrich PROFISHOP offers a range of heavy- duty caster wheels to provide increased mobility in warehouses, factories and storage depots. Ideal for accessing parts, tools and other equipment when working on machines or in specific locations, our trolley caster wheels provide superior manoeuvrability for your existing furniture and storage systems. Additionally, our range of heavy-duty dolly wheels include:

• High load capacities for large cabinets
• Quiet running and easy operation for ergonomic working
• Rugged design for use in a range of environments

Wheel choices for pallet trucks

Pallet truck wheels may also need replacing over the course of the equipment’s life span. In order to maximise wheel life and ensure you have the most suitable pallet trucks for your working space, it is worth considering whether you need single or double roller wheel options. The below table outlines the suitability and advantages of both types of pallet truck wheel configurations.

Easy installation of replacement trolley wheels and heavy duty casters

The replacement trolley wheels at Jungheinrich PROFISHOP are ideal for a broad range of applications, ensuring damaged or old parts can be quickly and easily replaced. Easy installation and set-up ensures that you can quickly return non-working, wheeled equipment and furniture to full functionality. Durable build quality ensures that your new wheels provide long and reliable service life. Ideal for the replacement of toolbox wheels or for installation on other essential items in your workshop, our replacement trolley wheels are the perfect accessory for optimizing the useful life of all kinds of equipment.