| So you have had your
trusty hand cart for quite a while now. It has held
up to the constant abuse that you and your crew
have thrown at it. It has most likely moved several
tons of different types of materials. It is a work
horse but now your starting to notice that the wheels
do not look so good. With all of the mileage you
have put into this cart, it only makes sense that
the tires would wear out. Just like automobile tires,
the tires on your hand truck should be changed every
so often. This will help keep your cart in tip top
shape. Relax, they do make replacement wheels and
the choices can be confusing.
Here
is a list of the most common types of replacement
hand truck wheels.
Mold on Rubber - Solid rubber
with no tread, Great for heavy loads
Pneumatic - These are tires that have to be filled
with air. They are great for rough terrain.
Solid Polyolefin - Great for use in wet or corrosive
environments. Can withstand extreme temps.
Solid Rubber - Easy to move under heavy loads
with a wide tread.
Phenolic Resin - Rough ride but great as load
bearing wheels.
Semi-Pneumatic - A hybrid wheel that is a cross
between the mold on rubber and Pneumatic tire.
Balloon Cushion - It is a rounded solid rubber
wheel that will flatten to accommodate heavy loads.
Non-Flat - An all around great replacement wheel.
These wheels require no air. They have slightly
less cushion and do great on hard surfaces. |
