Overview
Benefits
- Durability: The polyurethane wheel is resistant to wear and tear, providing a long service life even under heavy loads.
- Floor Protection: The polyurethane material ensures that floors are protected from damage, making it suitable for sensitive surfaces.
- Smooth Operation: Equipped with precision ball bearings, this caster wheel offers maintenance-free operation and smooth rolling performance.
- Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: This caster wheel can handle substantial weights, making it perfect for industrial use.
| SKU | GTH 8x3/0.98K-2RS-BB0.75 | Minimum Temperature | -5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Diameter | 8 inches | Maximum Temperature | 160 |
| Wheel Width | 3 Inches | Wheel Material | Blickle Extrathane Polyurethane Elastomer |
| Hardness Rating | 92 Shore A | Bearing Type | Ball Bearing |
| Core Material | Cast Iron | Weight Capacity | 3305 at 2.5 mph |
| Application | Heavy Duty | Overall Height | 8 Inches |
Blickle Extrathane Polyurethane Wheels
Blickle Extrathane® polyurethane wheels are built for heavy-duty performance, combining high load capacity with exceptional durability. These wheels feature a high-quality, reaction-injected polyurethane-elastomer tread that offers outstanding resistance to abrasion, cuts, and tear propagation—making them ideal for industrial environments with thresholds, sharp obstacles, and medium-speed transport.
Barron Equipment offers a full range of Extrathane wheel solutions, including:
- GTH Series: Cast iron wheel centers for rugged durability and high load capacity
- ALTH Series: Lightweight aluminum wheel centers for logistics and mobile equipment
- SETH & VSTH Series: Welded steel centers for extreme-duty applications
These wheels are available in swivel and rigid caster formats, with multiple mounting options and bearing types. The tread is non-marking, chemically bonded to the wheel core, and designed for quiet operation and good floor preservation.
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Applications
- Warehousing and logistics
- Manufacturing plants
- Heavy machinery and equipment
- Medical and laboratory equipment
- Retail and commercial environments