Wheel Selection
 
A wide range of Payson wheel types and sizes is available to suit every conceivable application and floor condition.

When selecting a caster, always consider the wheel diameter for load weight, floor conditions, floor protection and whether quiet operation is desired.
 
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 WHEEL SELECTION — FLOOR CONDITIONS AND SURFACES
Conditions METAL WHEELS HARD WHEELS RESILIENT WHEELS
Payductile
 Ductile
Payron
Semi Steel

V-Grooved		 Plexite Phenolic
Peejay Polyolefin		 Payrock
Hard
Rubber		 Durakush
Thermo Plastic
Rubber		 Polyurethane:
Paythane

Miratek

Mirakush		 Rubber:
Payflex Cushion

Bronco Mold-On

Broncushion Cushion

Full Pneumatic
Air Tire

Payvulc
Mold-On
Floor Protection Low Medium High High Medium High
Quiet Operation No No Yes Yes No Yes
Rolling Ease High High Medium Medium High Low
Harsh Chemicals Yes High No Yes Yes No
Mild Chemicals (wet) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Cold Below -20°F Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Heat Above +160°F Yes Yes No No No No
Metal Chips, Large Yes Yes Yes No No OK
Metal Chips, Small No OK Yes OK OK OK
Surfaces            
Asphalt No OK OK OK OK Good
Brick, Ceramic Tile No OK OK OK OK Good
Concrete No Good Good Good Good Good
Terrazzo No No No No No Good
Hardwood No Good Good Good Good Good
Steel-Ribbed No No No No No OK
Steel-Smooth OK OK OK OK OK Good
Carpets No Good Good Good Good No
Linoleum, Soft Tiles No No No No No Good
Wood, Block and Planks OK Good Good OK OK Good

Metal Wheels may harm Concrete Floors. Recommended for High Capacity Usage and/or Extreme Temperature conditions.

BEARING SELECTION
OILITE ROLLER BALL FLANGE DELRIN TIMKEN BUTT BALL
Oil impregnated. Requires no lubrication or maintenance. Wears indefinitely. Impervious to heat or cold.
Anti-Friction. Hardened and
polished steel rollers carry the
load over a large surface. For heavy duty applications.
Anti-Friction. At each end of hub, balls run on  hardened surfaces. Quiet, smooth.
Free-running.
Ideal for wet  conditions. Will
not rust. No maintenance
required. Wears indefinitely. Unaffected by cold.
Tapered Roller bearings. Ideally suited for heavy loads, high speed application, and
long service life.
Anti-Friction. These ball bearings act as one integral unit. Quiet, smooth running for  institutional
applications.
 

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