HydroTech TPE versus TPU-materiaal wiel
Geplaatst door Colson Group op 26 juli 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.
Om nauwkeurige resultaten te garanderen, werd de norm ANSI ICWM 2018 6.9.1 voor dynamische tests van industriële zwenkwielen die zich met een snelheid van maximaal 2,5 mph (4 km/u) verplaatsen, gevolgd. De onderdelen werden bovendien vijf dagen lang ondergedompeld in water van 190°F om hun waterbestendigheid te testen. Dit hielp bij het bepalen van het draagvermogen van de industriële zwenkwielen en het maximale gewicht dat ze zonder problemen aankunnen.
Tijdens de test werd een minimale rijsnelheid van 2,0 mph (3,2 km/u) aangehouden en werden obstakels in verschillende richtingen op het parcours geplaatst. De specifieke testparameters, zoals wieldiameter, rijtijd, rusttijd, afstand, obstakelhoogte en het aantal obstakels, varieerden per testonderdeel.
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.