Wheels for Warehousing and Logistics Equipment

As the earliest manufacturer of polyurethane forklift wheels in China ,We made forklift wheels since 1987 , our customers are spread over China in earlier, but now ,our customers spread over the global.

WSCS designs and manufactures a full range of drive- and load wheels for forklifts, AGV's (Automated Guide Vehicles), stacker cranes and shuttles. Contact our wheel team for a dealer or personalized quotation。WSCS is manufacturer of all OEM brands in forklift industry.

WSCS supplies drive wheels, load wheels, pallet rollers and guide wheels for forklifts, pallet trucks, stackers, AGVs, AMRs and automated warehouse systems. Standard products and custom wheels can be selected according to load, speed, floor condition, installation dimensions and operating cycle.

Customrs can provide an equipment model, drawing or used wheel for product matching, prototype development and repeat production.

Material Handling Wheel Ran

Wheels for Warehouse Equipment

Forklifts and Reach Trucks

Forklift wheels must maintain traction and load stability during starting, braking and turning. Buyers should confirm the vehicle model, wheel position, dynamic load, shift pattern, floor and hub dimensions. Continuous operation also requires attention to tread heat, bonding and uneven wear.

Electric Pallet Trucks and Stackers

A pallet truck may use a powered drive wheel, load wheels, pallet rollers and stabilizing wheels. These parts have different functions, bearings and installation dimensions. Outside diameter, width, bore, keyway and loaded vehicle height should be checked before replacement.

AGVs and AMRs

AGV and AMR wheels influence traction, battery use, vibration and positioning. Important requirements include low rolling resistance, outside-diameter consistency, radial runout, paired-wheel matching and resistance to wear during differential or pivot turning.

AS/RS and Shuttle Systems

Rail-guided shuttles and stacker cranes require accurate track and guide wheels. Roundness, bearing fit, rail-joint impact, tear resistance and high travel cycles can be more important than static load alone.

Tow Tractors and Logistics Trains

Long travel distances, trailer loads and gradients increase the need for stable traction, low rolling resistance and controlled heat build-up.

The Clients

We are an original equipment manufacturer in China , That means that we provide rollers for pallet trucks and forklift truck wheels for a number of transport vehicle manufacturers. 

Toyota Material Handling

KION Group

Jungheinrich

Mitsubishi Logisnext

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling

Crown Equipment

Anhui Heli

Clark Material Handling

Lindle

Nissan

Komatsu

Daewoo

TCM

Hyundai

Raymond

Tailift

Doosan

Zoomlion

Kalmar

Warehouse Operating Conditions

How to Select Material Handling Wheels

1. Identify the Wheel Function

Confirm whether the wheel drives, carries, guides or stabilizes the equipment. The hub, bearing and tread structure depend on its function.

2. Calculate Dynamic Load

Include vehicle weight, battery, payload, load-center movement, acceleration, braking and floor impact. Total weight divided equally by the number of wheels can underestimate the most heavily loaded wheel.

3. Confirm Speed and Duty Cycle

Provide normal and maximum speed, daily runtime, shifts, turning frequency and rest intervals. A wheel designed for intermittent use can overheat during continuous automated operation.

4. Match the Material to the Floor

Polyurethane is commonly selected for industrial floors where load capacity, wear resistance and dimensional stability are required. Rubber provides more cushioning and grip in some conditions, while nylon offers low rolling resistance on suitable smooth floors.

5. Check Dimensions and Precision

Confirm outside diameter, width, hub length, bore, keyway, bearings, flange and bolt holes. AGVs and rail-guided equipment can also require controlled runout, concentricity and paired-wheel diameter.

Polyurethane, Rubber or Nylon?

Material name or hardness alone does not determine service life. Wheel geometry, formulation, load, floor and duty cycle must be considered together.

Custom Warehouse and Logistics Wheels

WSCS can evaluate custom wheels for equipment manufacturers, automation integrators, distributors and maintenance buyers. Available options include:

• Custom diameter, width and tread thickness

• Polyurethane hardness and performance formulation

• Steel, cast-iron, aluminum or suitable plastic cores

• Bore, keyway, flange, bolt pattern and bearings

• Flat, crowned, grooved, V-shaped or flanged profiles

• Low rolling resistance, low noise or non-marking requirements

• Hydrolysis, oil, temperature or electrical requirements

• Prototype, small-batch and repeat production

Size and Overview

WSCS polyurethane guarantees wheels with a high load capacity and low rolling resistance over a wide temperature range. Single source responsibility: The design, the selection of materials, the production up to the final assembly and testing is done in-house.

▶ Electric pallet truck 

▶ Electric pallet stacker 

▶ Electric horizontal order picker 

▶ Electric vertical order picker 

▶ Electric reach mast truck 

▶ Narrow aisle forklift truck

▶ 4-way side-loader

▶ Automatic guided vehicle system (AGV) 

▶ Hand pallet truck

Common Wheel Problems

• Rapid wear: check load, floor, turning frequency, diameter and material.

• Chunking: inspect debris, floor joints, pivot turns and tear resistance.

• Slipping: check contamination, drive-wheel preload, material and acceleration.

• Delamination: investigate hub preparation, corrosion, torque, heat and core deformation.

• Reduced AGV runtime: inspect rolling resistance, bearings, alignment and tread deformation.

• Vibration or positioning error: measure runout, paired-wheel diameter and bearing clearance.

Why Choose WSCS?

• Drive, load, guide and pallet wheels from one supplier

• Polyurethane material development combined with wheel production

• Standard forklift wheels and non-standard OEM solutions

• Support for drawings, equipment data and used samples

• Prototype, single replacement, small-batch and volume production can be evaluated

• Material, hub and tread design matched to operating conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a drive wheel, load wheel and pallet roller?

A drive wheel transmits motor torque, a load wheel carries the vehicle and payload, and a pallet roller supports the fork section of a pallet truck.

Are pallet truck wheels universal?

No. Dimensions, bearings, hubs and equipment versions vary. Confirm the model and complete measurements before ordering.

Why do AGV wheels wear during pivot turns?

Pivot turning creates lateral scrubbing and concentrated edge stress. Material tear resistance, tread profile, load and control settings all affect wear.

Can WSCS manufacture from a used wheel?

Yes. Equipment information and installation dimensions should also be supplied because wear can change the original wheel size.

Can one replacement wheel be ordered?

Selected standard products and custom prototypes can be evaluated for one-piece or small-batch production according to tooling and material requirements.

Request a Warehouse Wheel Evaluation

Send WSCS your equipment model, drawing, wheel sample, load, speed and floor conditions to identify a standard product or develop custom material handling wheels for your warehousing and logistics equipment.