Roda de material HydroTech TPE vs. TPU
Publicado pelo Colson Group em 26 de julho 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 garantir resultados precisos, foi seguida a norma ANSI ICWM 2018 6.9.1 de Ensaio Dinâmico para rodízios industriais que se deslocam a uma velocidade igual ou inferior a 2,5 mph (4 km/h). As peças também foram imersas em água a 190°F por cinco dias para testar sua resistência à água. Isso ajudou a determinar a capacidade de carga dos rodízios industriais e o peso máximo que eles podem suportar sem problemas.
Durante o teste, foi mantida uma velocidade mínima de 2,0 mph (3,2 km/h), e os obstáculos foram posicionados em diferentes orientações na pista. Os parâmetros específicos do teste, como diâmetro das rodas, tempo de percurso, tempo de descanso, distância, altura dos obstáculos e seu número, variaram para cada item de teste.
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.