Drive wheels for machines, conveyor systems, AGVs, and industrial trucks

Drive wheels for machines, conveyor systems, AGVs, and industrial trucks

Materials & Construction – Crucial for Performance

Drive wheels typically consist of:

  • Rim: steel, stainless steel, or aluminum
  • Tread: for traction, damping & wear protection

Alternatively:

  • Solid wheels (e.g., polyamide or steel)

This covers everything you need:

  • quiet & damping
  • extremely durable
  • chemically resistant
  • high load capacities

 Drive wheels with polyurethane or Vulkollan® bandages

The standard solution for industry & intralogistics.

Advantages:

  • extremely low abrasion
  • high load capacity
  • very long service life
  • resistant to oil, grease & chemicals

Difference:

  • Polyurethane (MDI-PU): All-rounder
  • Polyurethane (NDI-PU): High-end almost like Vulkollan
  • Vulkollan®: max. high-end for continuous operation and extreme demands

Ideal for:

  • Conveyor technology
  • Forklifts
  • Continuous operation

Rubberized Drive Wheels

Drive wheels with a rubberized tread offer particularly high static friction values and are ideal for applications with an increased risk of slippage.

Advantages:

  • very high traction
  • secure power transmission
  • suitable for indoor and
    outdoor areas
  • reliable even in
    humid or warm-humid environments

Rubberized drive wheels significantly increase the operational safety of machines and transport systems. Buy rubberized drive wheels.

Drive Types & Mounting Options

Drive wheels with bore and keyway

One of the most common variants. The keyway is used for a positive connection between the drive shaft and the wheel by means of a key according to DIN standard.

Drive wheels with gear or pulley

This version has a side-mounted gear, which is usually bolted to the wheel body. Power transmission is via chain or timing belt.

 Drive wheels with clamping set

Drive wheels with clamping set enable:

  • quick and easy installation
  • backlash-free power transmission
  • high running smoothness even with vibrations
  • cost-saving replacement in case of wear

They are particularly suitable for conveying technology, mechanical engineering, as well as the food and beverage industry.

Available with treads made of PU, Vulkollan, rubber or as solid material versions made of steel, stainless steel or plastic.

Standard industrial wheels are often equipped with clamping sets, which results in significant cost savings for the wheel and installation.

Drive wheels with flange bore (flange wheels)

These wheels are bolted directly to the electric motor or gearbox (e.g., planetary gearbox). The hole pattern and geometry are precisely matched to the respective drive system.

Custom designs are often very feasible. In most cases, standard products from the field of industrial trucks can be used very well. Please contact us.

Drive Types & Mounting Options

Drive wheels with bore and keyway

One of the most common variants. The keyway is used for a positive connection between the drive shaft and the wheel by means of a key according to DIN standard.

Drive wheels with gear or pulley

This version has a side-mounted gear, which is usually bolted to the wheel body. Power transmission is via chain or timing belt.

 Drive wheels with clamping set

Drive wheels with clamping set enable:

  • quick and easy installation
  • backlash-free power transmission
  • high running smoothness even with vibrations
  • cost-saving replacement in case of wear

They are particularly suitable for conveying technology, mechanical engineering, as well as the food and beverage industry.

Available with treads made of PU, Vulkollan, rubber or as solid material versions made of steel, stainless steel or plastic.

Standard industrial wheels are often equipped with clamping sets, which results in significant cost savings for the wheel and installation.

Drive wheels with flange bore (flange wheels)

These wheels are bolted directly to the electric motor or gearbox (e.g., planetary gearbox). The hole pattern and geometry are precisely matched to the respective drive system.

Custom designs are often very feasible. In most cases, standard products from the field of industrial trucks can be used very well. Please contact us.

Custom drive wheels & technical consultation

Many drive wheels are project-specific. We support you with:

  • Material selection
  • Design of diameter & load capacity
  • Choice of the optimal drive type
  • Series and custom production

 Submit a technical inquiry – we will review your application and recommend the right solution.

Technical inquiry

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