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Wheel Materials

Material selection is the #1 spec question buyers have before ordering.

Polyurethane Wheel

A polyurethane wheel uses a polyurethane tread — often bonded over an iron, aluminum, or nylon core —…

Rubber Wheel

A mold-on rubber wheel has a rubber tread molded directly onto a metal or plastic core, giving quiet,…

Foam-Filled Wheel

A foam-filled wheel looks and rides similarly to a pneumatic (air-filled) wheel but is filled with solid foam…

Phenolic Wheel

A phenolic wheel is a hard composite resin wheel known for high load capacity, low rolling resistance, and…

Cast Iron Wheel

A cast iron (gray iron) wheel is a solid metal wheel built for very heavy loads and high-temperature…

Forged Steel Wheel

A forged steel wheel is a solid steel wheel manufactured by forging (shaping under pressure) rather than casting,…

Nylon Wheel

A nylon wheel is a hard plastic wheel offering good chemical resistance, low weight, and moderate load capacity…

Polyolefin Wheel

A polyolefin wheel is a lightweight, low-cost plastic wheel offering decent chemical resistance and quiet rolling for light-duty…

TPR Wheel (Thermoplastic Rubber)

A TPR (thermoplastic rubber) wheel combines rubber-like cushioning with the durability and moldability of a plastic — offering…

Pneumatic Wheel

A pneumatic (air-filled) wheel uses an air-filled tire, similar to a small vehicle tire, to absorb shock and…

Non-Marking Wheel

A non-marking wheel is formulated specifically not to leave black scuff marks or streaks on floor finishes —…

Conductive / Static-Dissipative Wheel

A conductive or static-dissipative wheel is formulated to safely discharge static electricity buildup rather than let it accumulate…

Gray vs. Black Rubber Wheel

Gray rubber wheels are generally the non-marking option, formulated to avoid leaving residue on floors; black rubber is…

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