User Manual

Standard
Caster/Wheels
Polyolefin NR NR G E G NR G F G E G F NR G G E
Mold-On Rubber E E NR E NR F NR NR F G G E E E G F
Pneumatic E E NR E NR E NR NR F G G E E E F NR
Steel NR NR NR E NR NR F E G F NR F NR NR E E
Polyurethane E E G E E F G G G G E E G E E G
Phenolic NR NR G E G NR F NR F F G F NR F E E
Thermo-Plastic E E G E E G E G E G E E E E G G
Asphalt
Brick/Ceramic Tile
Carpet
Concrete
Linoleum – Non-Marking
Steel Grate/Dock Plate
Chemicals
Metal Shavings
Oil & Grease
Water & Steam
Floor Protection
Noise
Cushion Load
Impact Resistance
Capacity
Rolling Ease
Caster Composition Floor Surface Floor Coverings Other Factors To Consider
E = Excellent
G = Good
F = Fair
NR = Not Recommended
Polystyrene (GPS) –
General Purpose Styrene:
• Water Clear in Clarity
• Surface Finish – High Gloss
• Highly Rigid Material
• Low Resistance to Impact
• Chemical/Abrasion Resistance – Low
• Use Temperature Range -30° to 115° F
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE):
• Opaque
• Surface Finish – High Gloss
• Moderately Rigid Material
• Highly Resistant to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – High Below 140°
• Abrasion Resistance – High
• Use Temperature Range -40° to 140° F
High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS):
• Opaque
• Surface Finish – Satin
• Highly Rigid Material
• Highly Resistant to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – Low
• Abrasion Resistance – Low to Medium
• Use Temperature Range -30° to 180°
Polypropylene (PP) – Block
Copolymer; High Impact:
• Opaque
• Surface Finish – Medium to High Gloss
• Moderately Rigid Material
• Highly Resistant to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – High Below 175° F
• Abrasion Resistance – Medium
• Use Temperature Range -20° to 150° F
Recycled Polypropylene (PP):
• Opaque
• Surface Finish – Medium to High Gloss
• Moderately Rigid Material
• Mildly Resistant to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – High Below 175° F
• Abrasion Resistance – Moderate
• Use Temperature Range -0° to 150° F
Acrylic Blend Material:
• Water Clear in Clarity
• Surface Finish – High Gloss
• Rigid Material
• Medium Resistance to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – Medium
• Abrasion Resistance – Medium
• Use Temperature Range -20° to 180° F
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
(ABS):
• Opaque
• Surface Finish – High Gloss
• Highly Rigid Material
• Highly Resistant to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – Medium
• Abrasion Resistance – Medium
• Use Temperature Range -40° to 180° F
Polypropylene (PP) – Random
Copolymer; Medium Impact:
• Relatively Clear
• Surface Finish – High Gloss
• Moderately Rigid Material
• Mildly Resistant to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – High Below 175°
• Abrasion Resistance – Moderate
• Use Temperature Range 0° to 150° F
ESD Materials:
• Highest Degree of Electrostatic
Discharge Protection with Uniform
Surface Resistivities in the Static
Dissipative Range of 10 to 10
ohms/sq.
• Use Temperature Range -20° to 150° F
Structural Foam:
• Plastic and Nitrogen Gas Form a
Cellular Core
• Withstands Heavy Loads and Abuse
• HDPE – Use Temperature Range
-20° to 120° F
• HIPS – Use Temperature Range
-20° to 160° F
FDA-Approved Materials:
• We use FDA materials for NSTs, Grid
Boxes, Akro-Tubs, as well as Straight
Wall Containers
• Other Products produced in FDA-
compliant materials only available
with Custom Orders
Linear Low Density
Polyethylene (LLDPE):
• Highly Flexible
• Highly Resistant to Impact
• Chemical Resistance – Moderate
• Corrosion Resistance – High
• Use Temperature Range -55°
to 170° F
61materials & casters
material definitions & benefits
Materials Denitions & Benets
Each resin has properties that make it ideal for a specific purpose. We manufacture our plastic products using the grade most suited to the product’s
end use. Listed below are the quality resins we use and their attributes. NOTE: The “Use Temperature Range” defined below is dependent, and may
vary with the end user’s application. Akro-Mils reserves the right to change product materials without notice.
Casters & Wheels
material definitions & benefits
A generous selection of caster and wheel options allows Platform Trucks, Hand Trucks, Dollies
and Shelf Carts to be customized to fit hundreds of applications, surfaces and conditions.
Caster and wheel choices allow you to resolve problems of noise control, floor protection,
impact and abrasion resistance or load capacity.
Caster Types Akro-Mils oers other premium casters for your custom products – call 800-253-2467 for details.
Thermo-Plastic
Gray rubber wheel provides excellent
floor protection and a cushioned ride
while resisting chemicals, acids, oils
and caustic substances.
Pneumatic
Air-filled for excellent shock protection,
floor protection and easy operation
over rough surfaces.
Mold-On Rubber
Designed for medium to heavy loads, these
wheels with cushioned rubber tread are
quiet and provide good floor protection.
Polyolefin
A heavy-duty, lightweight, non-
marking plastic wheel that resists most
chemicals and oils, and has excellent
impact resistance.
Polyurethane
Chemically bonded to a metal core,
polyurethane wheels are more durable
than other materials, deliver excellent
mobility, a cushioned ride and long life
when subjected to heavy loads.
Phenolic
For demanding applications, a less
expensive wheel that offers high
strength, is non-marking, non-
conductive and protects floors.
Steel
Wheels offer least rolling resistance.
A good choice for warehouses and
manufacturing operations and where
noise or floor protection are not a concern.