Casters can be divided into universal wheel and fixed wheel, then the difference between them in which? Universal wheel style is relatively small, fixed wheel style more, followed by many casters can be divided into fixed wheel below, such as filling wheel, foam wheel, tank wheel and so on can be called fixed wheel, while the types of universal wheel is relatively small. But it can rotate 360 ° flexibility is higher than the fixed wheel, change direction is also easier than the fixed wheel.
1. Structural differences
Universal wheel is a kind of wheel with multiple directional degrees of freedom, which is characterized by the ability to rotate in three directions: horizontal, vertical and oblique. It has good movement flexibility and stability, and can be adapted to a variety of complex movement environments.
Fixed wheel is a kind of wheel with single direction freedom, which is characterized by rotating in one direction only, such as unidirectional wheel, directional wheel and so on. The structure of fixed wheel is relatively simple, the manufacturing cost is lower, but the movement flexibility and stability is poor, applicable to some simple sports scenes.
2. Performance difference
Universal wheel has good motion flexibility and stability, and can adapt to a variety of complex motion environments. It can travel smoothly on uneven ground and reduce the wear and tear of equipment. In addition, the universal wheel also has a good load-carrying capacity and can carry heavier loads.
Fixed wheel has relatively poor motion flexibility and stability, and is suitable for some simple motion scenes. It is usually used in occasions where the ground is flat and the movement environment is simple, such as bicycles and wheelchairs. Fixed wheels have relatively weak load-carrying capacity and are generally not suitable for carrying heavier loads.
3. Differences in application scenarios
Due to the differences in structure and performance between the universal wheel and the fixed wheel, they also have different application scenarios in the actual application.
Universal wheel is widely used in various mechanical equipment, logistics and transportation, warehousing equipment, automated production lines and other scenarios, such as industrial robots, AGV carts, automatic sorting system. The movement flexibility and stability of the universal wheel make it has high practical value in these scenes.
Fixed wheels, on the other hand, are mainly used in occasions where the ground is flat and the exercise environment is simple, such as bicycles, wheelchairs and scooters. The structure of fixed wheel is simple and low cost, which is suitable for some simple sports equipment.
Post time: Feb-19-2024