Castor's project for Aeronautic Sector. Transport heavy loads whith maximum security and versatility

June 15, 2020

Initial solution

An important engineering firm with a great implementation on the aeronautic sector in Spain proposed us a challenge to solve in a project that they were conducting for one of their main clients. In Ruedas Alex we promptly understood that the success of the project required an excellent maneuverability and security of the metallic platform when it was loaded with the maximum load given by the client.

This metallic platform needed to be moved and shifted mostly in its own axis, in horizontal as well as in its linear axis.

A highlighted subject among the whole project was the importance of the safety conditions, due to the number of technicians operating the platform all at once when the platform would be subjected to its maximum loads.

Proposed solution

The solution that was proposed was to develop a brake with directional lock in our HLG series, which one of the main characteristics of that series is the sturdy construction that is perfect to deal with high loads. When designing the directional lock for high loads, these simplify the movement due to the possible conversion of a swivel castor to a fix castor with the action of a lever on the fork, and thus accessing to the movement in one direction only. This gives maximum mobility and security at the same time, avoiding the platform to move sideways if needed.

The wheel selected for this project was studied to fit all the working environments, after a thorough thought our engineers arrived to the conclusion that the HUB wheel would be the one that will fit the best for this situation. This was due to the load capacity as well as the different surfaces in which it was going to be used. The HUB wheel is manufactured with a cast steel centre and with rigid polyurethane, giving it great load capacity and an excellent performance on uneven and abrasive surfaces.

The satisfaction was so great that the client decided to incorporate this solution to other transportation tools and products of the aeronautic firm.

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