HydroTech TPE 与 TPU 材质车轮对比
由科尔森集团于2023年7月26日发布
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.
为确保测试结果准确，本次测试遵循了ANSI ICWM 2018标准6.9.1中关于移动速度不超过2.5英里/小时（4公里/小时）的工业脚轮的动态测试规范。此外，还将部件浸入190°F的水中五天，以测试其耐水性。这有助于确定工业脚轮的承重能力，以及它们在不出现问题的情况下所能承受的最大重量。
测试期间，保持了至少2.0英里/小时（3.2公里/小时）的运行速度，并在赛道上以不同方向设置了障碍物。各测试项目的具体参数（如车轮直径、运行时间、休息时间、距离、障碍物高度及其数量）各不相同。
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.