How is load-bearing capacity determined?
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Q = (Pu + Pa) : nn = the smallest number of wheels touching the floor at any timePu = the load to be transportedPa = the own weight of the means of transport/machineQ = the required load capacity of the wheel to be selectedPrinciples
DM Wheel Systems determines load capacities by calculating in certain assumptions, namely an ambient temperature of +15° C to +28° C and a hard, flat, smooth horizontal surface.
Further, the height of irregularities may not be more than 5% of the wheel diameter (up to 90° shore A) and no more than 2.5% of the wheel diameter (harder than 90° shore A).
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