Tires, Wheels, and Casters for AGVs
Superior Tire is a leading designer and manufacturer of some of the most advanced polyurethane compounds in the world. For Automated Guided Vehicles, we offer a wide variety of solutions to optimize performance in everything from tuggers to mobile robotic equipment used in hazardous applications. As polyurethane is non-marking, more durable and offers a wider range of beneficial properties than rubber, it's chemical properties can be altered to fit any application.
Automated technologies require tight tolerances for consistent performance. Vibrations or instability in a tire's surface finish can lead to errors in systems. With dedicated tooling to allow for extremely tight tolerances in machining and TIR (Total Indicated Runout) of less than 0.005", our SuperSmooth™ surface finish creates an almost perfectly round tire - no wobbles, no vibrations, and maximum stability.
Our patented caster designs offer the most consistent performance with the easiest adjustment capabilities built in.
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Common Applications:
Application Rating
Typical Applications
Common Requirements
Light Duty
- Medical Industry
- Light Warehousing
- Cold / Refrigerated Goods
- Light duty Tugs
- Quiet running (non-squeeking) and reduced vibration
- Light-weight & reduced ground pressure to prevent damage to tiles or fragile floor surfaces
- Non-marking to maintain clean floor appearance
Medium Duty
- Large Scale Warehousing
- Material Handling Equipment
- AutomatedFulfillment
- Continuous operation
- Medium to heavy loading (up to 8,000lbs)
- Long travel, high speeds
- Possible light floor debris
Heavy Duty
- Heavy Transport Carts
- Extreme Environmental Conditions
- Tough Industrial Manufacturing
- High temperature resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Heavy loads greater than 8,000lbs
- Rough floor/ground conditions
Full Design & Production Capabilities:
Superior Tire employs a large staff of engineers with specialized skillsets in metallurgy and elastomers that work closely with our customers to create cost effective solutions to meet any application requirements big or small.
- Our teams offer onsite field support with multiple analytical tools including infrared thermal imaging to diagnose and understand applications from the ground up.
- Indepth knowledge and extensive inventory of elastomers as well as core materials such as Nylon, Cast Iron, Forged Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum.
- In-house design, technical modeling and design support services with the use of linear/non-linear mechanical & thermal analysis using Algor FEA and custom software tools.
- In-house mold design and manufacturing built on Toyota Production Systems and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- More than 20 CNC machining centers as well as state-of-the-art computerized mixing and pouring equipment for polyurethane molding.
Options:
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Smooth Crown (SC)
Pros - Best maneuverability and easiest steering
Cons - Lower stability and carrying capacity
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Tapered Side Wall (TSW)
Pros - Best carrying capacity, with excellent stability, manuverability, and steering ease
Cons - No known limitations
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Straight Side Wall (SSW)
Pros - Highest traction & stability from more ground contact. Typically used in Ultra-Large OD tires.
Cons - Reduced maneuverability and load capacity
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Smooth Flat (SF)
Pros - Reinforcement band protects against undercutting caused from uneven loading or overloading
Cons - Slightly lower traction and stability
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Tapered Side Wall (TSW)
Pros - Best carrying capacity, with excellent stability, manuverability, and steering ease
Cons - No known limitations
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Center Groove (CG)
Allows for heat dissapation, reducing risk of meltdown in long runs applications.
Also available in double center-groove (2CG) & triple center-groove (3CG)
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X-Groove (XG)
Reduces hydroplaning in standing water and improves traction on wet floors.
Also available in double X-Groove (2XG)
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X-Groove with Center Groove (XG With CG)
Reduces hydroplaning, side slippage, and improves traction on wet floors.
Suitable for medium to high standing water.
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Diagonal Groove (DG)
Highest water dissapation, the most effective for wet floor conditions.
Suitable for high standing water. Provides smoother ride than X-Groove.
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Ground Surface (GS)
Better traction especially under damp conditions.
Typically used in floor maintenance equipment. Can be combined with other grooving options.
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SuperSiped™ (SS)
Ultra-fine diagonal cuts in the tread surface - best option for damp or icy floor conditions.
Can be combined with other grooving options.
DISCLAIMER: All "Tread Styles" that involve the cutting or the removal of surface material will weaken the tire and increase the likelihood of "chunking". Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. recommends avoiding the use of these types of tread styles unless to solve a specific problem in your application.
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