Rueda de material HydroTech TPE frente a TPU
Publicado por Colson Group el 26 de julio de 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.
Para garantizar la precisión de los resultados, se siguió la norma ANSI ICWM 2018 6.9.1 sobre ensayos dinámicos para ruedas industriales que se desplazan a una velocidad igual o inferior a 2,5 mph (4 km/h). Además, las piezas se sumergieron en agua a 190 °F durante cinco días para comprobar su resistencia al agua. Esto permitió determinar la capacidad de carga de las ruedas industriales y el peso máximo que pueden soportar sin problemas.
Durante la prueba, se mantuvo una velocidad mínima de 2,0 mph (3,2 km/h) y se colocaron obstáculos en diferentes orientaciones a lo largo del recorrido. Los parámetros específicos de la prueba, como el diámetro de las ruedas, el tiempo de recorrido, el tiempo de descanso, la distancia, la altura de los obstáculos y su número, variaron en cada prueba.
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.