Discussion:
Wheel supplier

What do you think is the best manufacturer of industrial wheels (forklift, stackers...)?? I need to change wheels of 40 machines... If possible, I need the cheapest solution.

Thank you
  • Posted 30 Aug 2013 20:19
  • Discussion started by roman_a
  • Catalunya, Spain
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I would have a knowlegible Rep. come in and look at your application. What brand and grade (compound) of wheels that you are using and make a recommendation of which compound is best for you. It will vary with lift type, tire/ wheel type, application and even the bearing could cause pre-mature failure. If you are using good grade of load wheel, but cheap bearings, they could be creating extreme heat and causing pre-mature failure. Just an observation.
  • Posted 18 Oct 2013 01:22
  • Reply by Budman
  • Alabama, United States
I have to agree with the earlier post that suggests you get what you pay for. Most forklift users miss the fact that often the labor to install the tires and wheels contributes significantly and in some cases exceeds the costs of the replacements parts.

Cheap wheels often fail prematurely and require additional replacements that bring with it additional labor costs.

Your objective should be to discover the longest lasting wheel to ultimately reduce your overall costs.
  • Posted 18 Oct 2013 00:14
  • Reply by OldTechGuy
  • Illinois, United States
Try Mas Poliol in Madrid ;)
  • Posted 17 Oct 2013 01:23
  • Reply by Kurosawa
  • Sofia, Bulgaria
Sorry but the terms "best & cheapest" are in total conflcit with each other and do not go hand in hand. You get what you are willing to pay for.
A better way to look at this project total value - warranty coverages, reputations of the supplier, local installer response time when you have a critical need, local inventory on the shelve options that may fit you operations better to give you long life, improve safety, etc. etc. etc

Start by making a spread sheet and make teh decision from there
  • Posted 30 Aug 2013 21:07
  • Reply by johnr_j
  • Georgia, United States

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