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.
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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