Albion Catalog 2020

12 Selecting the right wheel can make a big difference in the performance and life of your caster. To determine what material would work best for your application, please review the below material descriptions and features — or connect with us at www.albioncasters.com or 800-835-8911 for specification assistance. SELECTION GUIDE Albion’s polyurethane wheels are uniquely formulated and open cast or injection molded to clean, close tolerance cores. Each unique formula is designed for spe- cific mobility benefits, including: ergonom- ics, shock absorption, noise reduction, debris rejection, and overall durability. » Non-marking, floor protective » Resists chemicals and oils » Excellent capacity, wear resistance, and strength » Quieter and more shock absorbing than metal wheels » Designated wheels are towable » Various durometers, thicknesses, tread profiles and colors available Description: Features: Rubber wheels provide exceptional floor protection, shock absorption, and our more advanced formulas even reject metal shav- ings and debris (X-tra Soft, MG, NP, SZ/SV). Various options can be found throughout our rubber wheel offering, including: non- marking formulas, no-maintenance/semi/ fully pneumatic wheels, and a variety of durometers and color choices. » Floor protection » Quiet mobility » Cost effective » Shock absorption » Indoor/outdoor use (pneumatic family) Description: Features: Metal wheels offer the highest capacity, temperature resistance, and strength for your most abusive indoor/outdoor applica- tions and floor conditions. Albion offers a range of materials to best suit your applica- tion, including: cast iron, ductile, and drop forged steel options. » Highest load capacities » Handles the most abuse » Impact resistant » Resistant to hot and cold temperatures Description: Features: Phenolic wheels are constructed of heavy macerated materials impreg- nated with phenolic resins – and then molded under high heat and pressure to produce a quality, but economical industrial wheel. » High load capacities » Resistant to chemicals and oils » Impact resistant » Economical » High-temp options Description: Features: Offering high load capacities and great- er floor protection than conventional metal or phenolic wheels, our range of Nylon and Glass-Filled wheels are a perfect fit for helping reduce wheel noise or in clean applications requiring frequent wash downs. » High load capacities » Impact resistant » Corrosion resistant » Resistant to chemicals and oils » High-temp options Description: Features: Injection molded from a blend of thermoplastic polymers, Polypropylene wheels are our most economical and lightest wheel option with comparable load ratings to hard rubber wheels. » Most economical » Resistant to chemicals and oils » Lightweight » High-temp options Description: Features: Polyurethane capacities up to 10,900 lbs Polypropylene capacities up to 1,000 lbs Rubber capacities up to 3,630 lbs Nylon & Glass Filled capacities up to 7,200 lbs Metal capacities up to 20,000 lbs Phenolic capacities up to 8,000 lbs Wheel Material WHEEL MATERIAL SELECTION For additional wheel information , or to see the full offering of each of these categories – please refer to pages 130 & 131 .