As a truck manufacturer, we want to clarify: polyurethane wheels are not recommended for the following working conditions.
When should polyurethane wheels not be used?
1. High floor or ambient temperatures
If the operating environment of a truck exceeds 80°C for extended periods, such as in heat treatment workshops, near quenching furnaces, steel foundries, casting removal areas, and mold preheating areas, PU wheels are not recommended.
Polyurethane softens and deforms at high temperatures, making it prone to debonding and, in severe cases, can even melt and become fuzzy.
2. Carrying Heavy Loads and Operating Over Long Periods
Although polyurethane wheels offer good load-bearing capacity, they can easily suffer from thermal fatigue, leading to cracking or tread delamination, if the truck is constantly transporting hundreds of tons, especially when fully loaded and traveling long distances.
For example, for transporting transformers, steel coils, or castings and forgings weighing over 100 tons, forged steel wheels or rubber-coated steel wheels are recommended for safety.
3. Rough, potholed surfaces are common.
PU wheels are suitable for use on smooth epoxy or concrete floors. However, if the site's surface is severely damaged, with steel slag, gravel, or iron filings, PU wheels will wear rapidly and are easily scratched.
For example, PU wheels are not recommended for metallurgical plants, welding workshops, or steel cutting areas.
If you're unsure of the right wheels for your truck, please share your work environment with us. We can help you develop a professional configuration plan and select a safe and appropriate wheel type to avoid frequent wheel changes or failures that could impact production.
