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Three-component polymer wheel-handling and stacking system.
One component for 14-16 inch wheels and one for 17-21 inch wheels.
Compatible skid seats both components top and bottom for maximum stacking stability.
Three-Component Polymer Wheel Handling System
Improved wheel handling and surface protection serving the automotive wheel manufacturing and finishing market.
Minimizes reworks and rejects due to surface contamination and damage.
Reduce Costs
Ease of use and increased productivity of factory floor personnel.
Increase Productivity
Wheel flanges are protected from all angles to prevent dents and damage.
Total Wheel Protection
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The Industrial Polymer consortium has been studying vehicle wheel handling at wheel manufacturing/finishing facilities in the USA. We directed our attention to the multitude of designs and flaws of wheel spacers (or trays, dividers, stringers) used to stack and transport wheels via fork truck within the manufacturing plant. The spacer is used to stack wheels vertically on their flanges in order to protect the wheel surface from debris contamination and damage prior to being painted. Also, we wish to thank all participating wheel manufacturers/finishers for collaborating with us in addressing the wheel-handling requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
Following more than six years of study and development, we have designed, produced and successfully tested two polymer wheel spacer models and one compatible/general purpose skid addressing the needs of the wheel manufacturer to improve product quality by minimizing reworks and rejects due to surface contamination and damage.
Polymer Wheel Handling Components
from Tooling through Molding
State-of-the-Art Tooling and Structural Foam Molding Advantages
Large-part single-unit construction
Dimensional accuracy and consistency
Durability and strength
Superior impact resistance
High strength-to-weight ratio
Impervious to the elements
Recyclable and returnable for supply chain cost effectiveness
Wheel Momentum Study
See the mathematics and physics involved in fork truck acceleration/deceleration and material handling.
Ever wonder how fast a fork truck operator can accelerate/decelerate before losing loaded wheels?
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Three-component polymer wheel-handling and stacking system.
One component for 14-16 inch wheels and one for 17-21 inch wheels.
Compatible skid seats both components top and bottom for maximum stacking stability.