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12 Posts in this encyclopedia categoryTemperature conditions are of great importance when selecting castors and wheels
The factors to be considered when selecting the most suitable castors or wheels for your application include the temperature conditions to which they will be exposed.
The castor material determines the properties
The castor material must be selected according to the requirements that the castor needs to meet. Generally speaking: No material can meet all of the requirements equally well.
The innovation of castors and wheels
The constant innovation of castors and wheels is our goal.
The relevant DIN standards for TENTE wheels and castors
TENTE castors and wheels are always developed and tested in compliance with the latest DIN standards, which are drawn up by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
The right castors for industrial and outdoor areas
The floor conditions influence the decision regarding which castors to choose. The basic principle is – for hard floors, use soft castors, and, conversely, for soft floors use hard castors.
The TENTE order numbering system – Clear and simple
To make sure that you can easily find the right castors and wheels for your application, we have developed a clearly structured order numbering system for our products.
The wheel centre
After the wheel bearing with axle material and the tread, the wheel centre is the third component of each wheel.
The wheel tread material
The tread material used for wheels affects various factors: the drive comfort, the resistance of the wheels and castors to temperature, various chemical and other influences, and how floor-friendly they are.
These factors influence the running noise
In order to find the quietest possible TENTE castors and wheels for your application, you should consider not only the quality of the castors and wheels, but also the hardness of the tread and the type of floor.
Total lock for castors
Equipment or applications with castors should be fitted with a locking system to ensure a secure footing when stationary.
Two-component solid rubber: Tread material for castors & wheels
As an alternative to solid rubber, castors and wheels or tyres can be produced with a tread made of two-component solid rubber. This tread combines a harder rubber with a softer rubber.