Forklift PU Wheel VS Nylon Wheel

When choosing wheel materials for forklifts, PU wheels ( polyurethane wheels) and nylon wheels are two common choices. They both have different characteristics and advantages , suitable for different use cases.

When choosing wheel materials for forklifts, PU wheels ( polyurethane wheels) and nylon wheels are two common choices. They both have different characteristics and advantages , suitable for different use cases. The following is the comparison of PU wheel and nylon wheel of forklift :

Material

PU wheels are made of polyurethane material, which is a high-performance polymer material with good elasticity and wear resistance. Nylon wheels are made of nylon material, which is a synthetic plastic with high mechanical strength and toughness.

Performance Feature

PU Wheel

  ✔ Excellent wear resistance,

  ✔ Superior impact resistance,

  ✔ High load capacity,

  ✔ Good vibration absorption performance

  ✔ Low noise operation characteristics.

Nylon wheel:

  ✔ High mechanical strength,

  ✔ Good toughness,

  ✔ Predominant wear resistance,

  ✔ Outstanding chemical stability,

PU wheels and nylon wheels both have different advantages, but nylon wheels are not as good as PU wheels in impact resistance and vibration absorption.

Application Scenarios

PU wheel: Due to its wear resistance, chemical erosion resistance, low pressure resistance, tear resistance and other characteristics, PU wheel is suitable for a variety of industrial applications, including clean rooms, laboratories, hospitals and other environments.
Nylon wheel: suitable for use on a variety of ground, widely used in factory handling, warehousing logistics, machinery manufacturing and other industries.

Cost and Price
PU wheels: A little expensive, but may be more economical in the long run due to their durability and low maintenance costs.
Nylon wheel: Relatively low cost, suitable for cost-sensitive applications.

Care and Maintenance

PU wheel: Low maintenance requirements due to its self-lubricating properties.
Nylon wheels: May require more frequent inspection and maintenance to ensure their performance.

PU wheels and nylon wheels are good choices for forklifts. When we choose the material of the wheel, we also need to comprehensively consider the specific application needs, ground conditions, bearing requirements and budget factors.

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