2021 Albion Mini Catalog

7 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. 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 Materials See full line catalog for all available options or www.albioncasters.com to download CAD models or datasheets. Learn about our most popular wheels and what makes each wheel solution unique on pages 30-37.