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6″ x 3″ V Groove Ductile Steel Wheel

$96.28

PN: VS6X3
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Technical Specifications

6
Wheel Diameter
6
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3
Wheel Width
3
Roller
Wheel Bearing
Roller
5000 lbs
Maximum Capacity (lbs)
5000 lbs
Yes
Spanner
Yes
3/4
Axle Diameter
3/4
V-Groove
Tread Face
V-Groove
7/8
Groove Width
7/8
7/16"
Groove Depth
7/16"
3 1/4
Hub Length
3 1/4
3
Thread Width
3
Red
Color
Red
Weight
Weight
15 lbs

Description

The VS Ductile Steel V-Groove Wheel is built to handle heavy loads up to 5,000 lbs per wheel on inverted angle iron tracks, making it your go-to for guided movement in tough industrial jobs. Available in 2-inch, 2.5-inch, or 3-inch widths with diameters up to 10 inches, this wheel is designed for straight-line towing or back-and-forth motion in abusive settings—think boat building, steel mills, or heavy manufacturing. Ductile steel construction takes on shock loads and impacts without flinching, and the V-groove tread lets it roll on smooth floors when off tracks. With straight roller bearings as standard (or tapered bearings for heavy loads), it ensures smooth operation, but tracks must be aligned within ±1/64″ every 20 feet to avoid binding.

This wheel is made for the harshest environments, supporting applications like yacht hull transport, telescope roof movement, or moving aircraft components in aerospace. It’s a top pick for automotive tow-lines, observatories, and defense setups, delivering stable, guided motion for your heaviest loads. Use a 2″ x 2″ angle iron track (3/8” thick, groove width 1-3/4”, A=23/32”, B=29/32”, C=1-5/32”) to keep floors safe, and pair with a flat bed for non-V-groove wheels if your layout isn’t perfect. For powered equipment or custom track setups, contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 or sales@castercity.com. Order online and tackle the toughest jobs with confidence.

Real-World Applications for V-Groove Caster Wheels on Tracks

  • Automotive Manufacturing:
    • Moving vehicle parts (e.g., frames, chassis) along tow-line systems in assembly lines, ensuring precise alignment and efficient production flow.
    • Guiding carts in paint booths for car body painting, maintaining consistent positioning during the process.
  • Aerospace Industry:
    • Transporting aircraft components (e.g., wings, fuselage sections) on tracks in assembly areas, providing stable, guided movement for heavy, precision parts.
    • Moving rocket modules through production or testing facilities, ensuring controlled handling.
  • Boat and Yacht Building:
    • Guiding hulls and molds along tracks during construction, supporting heavy loads with precise movement to maintain alignment in shipyards.
  • Observatories:
    • Moving telescope roofs on tracks, allowing for smooth, guided motion to open or close observatory domes with exact positioning.
  • Heavy Manufacturing:
    • Transporting oversized machinery or components (e.g., industrial presses, CNC machines) along production lines, ensuring stable movement on tracks.
    • Moving heavy equipment between machines in factories, maintaining a controlled path for efficient workflow.
  • Steel Mills:
    • Guiding carts carrying molten metal or steel products on tracks, handling extreme loads and abusive conditions like impacts or high temperatures.
    • Transporting steel beams or plates along production lines, ensuring precise movement in harsh environments.
  • Food Processing:
    • Moving baked goods into ovens on tracked carts, ensuring clean, guided transport in production lines.
    • Guiding food products (e.g., packaged goods) along tracks in processing plants, maintaining efficiency and hygiene.
  • Warehouses and Distribution Centers:
    • Transporting heavy goods (e.g., pallets, large crates) on tracks over long distances, ensuring efficient material flow in high-traffic areas.
    • Guiding carts or conveyors in automated distribution systems, maintaining alignment for seamless operations.
  • Paint Lines:
    • Moving products (e.g., machinery parts, vehicles) through painting processes on tracks, ensuring consistent positioning for uniform coating application.
  • Assembly Tracks:
    • Guiding components along assembly lines in various industries (e.g., electronics, appliances), ensuring precise sequencing and efficient production.
    • Moving sub-assemblies between workstations in manufacturing plants, maintaining controlled flow.
  • Mining Operations:
    • Guiding mine carts on tracks to transport ore or equipment, particularly with ductile steel V-groove wheels to handle rough conditions (though less common, as flanged wheels are often preferred in traditional mining setups).
  • Textile Industry:
    • Moving machinery or material carts on tracks in textile production facilities, ensuring controlled motion for heavy looms or fabric rolls (niche application, dependent on specific track setups).
  • Defense and Military:
    • Transporting heavy equipment or fortifications (e.g., mobile helipads, weapon systems) on tracks, ensuring precise movement in rugged environments.
    • Guiding carts for munitions or vehicle components in military assembly areas, supporting high loads with stability.
  • Construction Sites:
    • Moving heavy construction materials (e.g., steel beams, concrete panels) on temporary tracks, providing guided transport in rough terrain (requires ductile steel for impact resistance).
  • Pharmaceutical and Cleanroom Environments:
    • Guiding carts with sensitive equipment or materials on tracks in cleanrooms, ensuring controlled movement without floor debris interference (stainless steel V-groove wheels with stainless roller bearings are ideal for corrosion resistance).

FAQ

VS Ductile Steel V-Groove Wheel (Wheel-Only)

What is the weight capacity of the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel?

The VS ductile steel V-groove wheel supports up to 7,000 lbs per wheel under ideal conditions (smooth tracks, manual movement at 3 mph). For specific load ratings or powered applications, contact Caster City at 800-501-3808.

What sizes are available for the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel?

The VS V-groove wheel comes in 2-inch, 2.5-inch, or 3-inch widths, with diameters up to 10 inches. Pick the size that fits your load and track setup—larger diameters handle heavier loads better.

What material is the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel made from?

It’s made from ductile steel, designed to handle abusive conditions like shock loads, impacts, or poor floors while minimizing wear on V-groove tracks, ensuring long-lasting performance.

What bearings are used in the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel?

It uses straight roller bearings as standard, allowing 1/16″ total end play for smooth operation. For heavy loads, tapered bearings are available for radial and thrust support—call Caster City at 800-501-3808 to customize.

Can the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel operate in harsh environments?

Yes, ductile steel is built for tough environments like steel mills, boat building, or heavy manufacturing, handling shock loads and impacts. Tracks must be aligned within ±1/64″ every 20 feet to prevent binding—email Caster City at sales@castercity.com for advice.

How does the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel protect factory floors?

Ductile steel can damage floors, so use on angle iron tracks (e.g., 2″ x 2″, 3/8” thick, groove width 1-3/4”, A=23/32”, B=29/32”, C=1-5/32”) to protect surfaces. Off tracks, the tread on either side of the V-groove allows use on smooth floors.

Which industries use the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel?

It’s a go-to for boat/yacht building, observatories, automotive, aerospace, heavy manufacturing, steel mills, and defense, where guided movement on tracks is essential for heavy, abusive applications.

What are the primary applications for the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel?

It’s ideal for straight-line towing or back-and-forth motion in boat/yacht building (hull transport), observatories (telescope roofs), automotive tow-lines (vehicle parts), aerospace (aircraft components), heavy manufacturing (machinery carts), steel mills (molten metal loads), and defense (fortifications).

Can the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel be used with mechanically powered equipment?

It’s designed for manual towing on tracks, but ductile steel wheels can handle powered equipment if tracks are perfectly aligned. Consult Caster City at 800-501-3808 to ensure a safe setup for powered applications.

Where can I buy the VS ductile steel V-groove wheel?

Purchase it directly on this site or explore the full details here. For custom configurations or track setup questions, call Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com—they’ll get you set up.

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