Roue en TPE HydroTech vs. roue en TPU
Posted by Colson Group on July 26, 2023
In this blog post, we will compare the HydroTech TPE material with a competitor's TPU material. The aim was to evaluate their performance, durability, and suitability. The focus was on important factors like load capacity, water resistance, and dynamic test performance to understand how HydroTech compares to TPU wheels.
Afin de garantir la précision des résultats, la norme ANSI ICWM 2018 6.9.1 relative aux essais dynamiques des roulettes industrielles se déplaçant à une vitesse inférieure ou égale à 2,5 mph (4 km/h) a été respectée. Les pièces ont également été immergées dans de l'eau à 190 °F pendant cinq jours afin de tester leur résistance à l'eau. Cela a permis de déterminer la capacité de charge des roulettes industrielles et le poids maximal qu'elles peuvent supporter sans problème.
Au cours de l'essai, une vitesse minimale de 2,0 mph (3,2 km/h) a été maintenue, et des obstacles ont été placés dans différentes orientations sur la piste. Les paramètres spécifiques de l'essai, tels que le diamètre des roues, la durée de l'essai, le temps de repos, la distance, la hauteur des obstacles et leur nombre, variaient pour chaque échantillon testé.
The HydroTech 6" x 2" wheels from Colson Group performed exceptionally well during the tests. They completed 5000 barriers and covered a distance of 4 miles (6.4 km) without any functional impairment. These wheels met the requirements of the ANSI ICWM 2018 6.9.1 Dynamic Test for Industrial Casters at or under 2.5 mph (4 km/hr) even after being immersed in 190°F water for 5 days. The wheels continued to be tested until failure, and the HydroTech wheels impressively ran between 20-36 miles with 29,692 - 54,379 total barriers in the dynamic test.
On the other hand, the competitor's TPU wheel did not meet the requirements of the ANSI ICWM 2018 6.9.1 Dynamic Test for Industrial Casters at or under 2.5 mph (4 km/hr) after being immersed in 190°F water for 5 days. The tread of the competitor's wheel failed at distances of 0.225 miles (0.362 km) and 0.34 miles (0.553 km).
In conclusion, the comprehensive comparative analysis clearly shows that the HydroTech TPE material developed by Colson Group outperforms the competitor's TPU material. The HydroTech wheels demonstrated exceptional water resistance, strong load capacity, and sustained functionality under simulated operating conditions. Manufacturers and end-users can rely on the reliability, durability, and enhanced performance offered by the HydroTech TPE material for their industrial caster wheel applications.