Where can I get advice about heavy duty wheels?
< Back to the overviewFinding the right wheel for your application can be tricky, because you have to deal with a range of factors: weight (load capacity), surface, environmental factors, intensity of use and working conditions.
So use our wheel selector or ask us! We’re happy to provide you with no-obligation advice on choosing the best wheel.
- Where can I get advice about heavy duty wheels?
- How is load-bearing capacity determined?
- What should I know about rolling resistance and tread before making a wheel choice?
- Is a special tread always necessary?
- When should a special tread be used?
- Which is better: a tread made of recycled or vulcanised rubber?
- What types of castor wheels are best suited for heavy loads?
- Which wheels in the range are for heavy duty applications?
- What is the impact of high rolling resistance?
- What effect does the position of the wheels have on rolling resistance?
- What is PU?
- Are PU wheels good for industrial applications?
- Why are PU wheels a popular choice?
- Are PU wheels a good replacement for rubber wheels?
- Are hard or soft PU wheels better?
- For which application should I use stainless steel castors?
- How can stainless steel extend its lifespan?
- Can I maintain stainless steel castors myself?
- What factors should I consider when choosing rubber wheels?
