Polyurethane parts show up all over warehouses, distribution centers and automated logistics systems. Forklifts and pallet trucks run on polyurethane wheels. AGVs and mobile robots use drive and load wheels. Conveyors and sortation lines use rollers to move cartons, totes and parcels. Bumpers and stops take the repeated hits where equipment or loads meet.
Pepsen makes custom cast polyurethane parts for these jobs. We work from drawings, samples or the parts you already have to pin down dimensions, construction and operating conditions.
Polyurethane Wheels for Forklifts and Pallet Trucks
Forklift drive wheels and load wheels don’t do the same work. Drive wheels need to put torque to the floor without slipping too much. Load wheels carry the weight as the truck moves. Floor condition, wheel load, speed, cycles and wheel dimensions all shape the polyurethane choice and wheel build.
When replacing wheels, look at the old tread and core. Uneven wear, cracks, deformation or separation between the polyurethane and core tell you what the next wheel has to handle.
Explore our custom polyurethane wheels for industrial and material-handling equipment.
Polyurethane Wheels for AGV, AMR and Automated Storage Systems
AGVs, AMRs, shuttle carts and other automated transport systems need wheels that perform consistently. Dimensions, concentricity, runout, traction and rolling resistance affect how the vehicle travels and carries its load.
Requirements change with the drive layout and duty cycle. A pallet-handling vehicle under heavy load doesn’t need the same wheel as a small transport robot.
Pepsen supplies custom polyurethane wheels for automated equipment. To review a wheel design, send the drawing or sample, wheel dimensions, core details, load per wheel, speed and floor conditions.
See our custom polyurethane AGV drive and load wheels.
Polyurethane Wheels for Overhead Transport Systems
Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT) systems move materials between process areas in semiconductor plants. Their wheels face different demands from warehouse vehicles. Dimensional consistency, wheel surface, particle generation and the polyurethane-to-core bond are often controlled by the equipment spec.
Don’t assume cleanroom suitability from the material name. Confirm it against the customer’s requirements and qualification process.
Learn more about our customized polyurethane wheels for OHT systems.
Polyurethane Rollers for Conveyor and Sortation Systems
Conveyor and sortation systems use rollers to move cartons, totes and parcels between stages. Some rollers drive. Some support or guide. Roller diameter, face length, surface, line speed, load and bearing arrangement all matter.
With a metal core, core prep and the polyurethane-to-core bond are key. For replacement rollers, the old dimensions and wear pattern help define the build.
Pepsen makes custom drive, idler and guide rollers for industrial equipment. See our polyurethane rollers or polyurethane conveyor rollers with bearings.
Dock Bumpers, Stops and Protective Parts
Loading docks, transfer stations and warehouse equipment take repeated contact between vehicles, loads and fixed structures. Polyurethane bumpers, stops and impact pads can soften that contact if shape, hardness, thickness and mounting suit the application.
Design around impact type and frequency, compression space, attachment method and exposure to weather or cleaning chemicals. A replacement bumper must match the installation, not just the outside dimensions.
For these applications, explore our custom polyurethane bumpers.
Components for Racking and Carton-Flow Systems
Carton-flow racks and gravity systems use rollers, guides and stops to control goods through storage lanes. Geometry and spacing affect product travel. Surface wear and repeated contact drive maintenance.
Custom polyurethane parts make sense when the original has a specific profile, mounting or contact requirement. Drawings or samples help when the part isn’t available as a standard component.
For roller applications, see our polyurethane roller range.
Custom Polyurethane Parts for Logistics Equipment
Many logistics parts are built around a specific machine. Wheel hubs, shaft layouts, roller lengths, mounting features and installation space often don’t match catalogue dimensions.
Pepsen reviews custom cast polyurethane enquiries from drawings, samples or existing parts. What we need depends on the part, but dimensions, quantity and operating conditions are a good start.
For wheels, include load, speed, floor condition and drive arrangement. For rollers, send diameter, face length, core and bearing details. For bumpers or stops, include mounting dimensions and describe the contact or impact they see.
If a part failed in service, photos of the component and where it sits can help explain why.
Discuss Your Logistics Component Requirements
Need a replacement polyurethane wheel, a custom roller or a molded part for warehouse equipment?
Send Pepsen your drawing, sample or component details. We’ll review what you have and tell you what’s needed to check manufacturing feasibility and prepare a quotation.
Contact Pepsen to discuss your application.
