Buy Standard Industrial Wheels Online in Australia
Standard Wheel Selection — Quick Reference
Standard replacement + custom-build wheels for trolleys + conveyors + racks + equipment. Selection turns on wheel material (matches floor + load), bearing type, hub width, and load rating per wheel.
| Wheel Material | Best For | Capacity Range |
|---|---|---|
| Polyurethane (PU) on Cast Iron Centre | Heavy industrial — concrete + steel + mixed floors | 150 – 1,500 kg per wheel |
| Solid Polyurethane | Workshop + warehouse — smooth concrete + vinyl | 100 – 600 kg |
| Rubber (Soft / Thermoplastic) | Tile + vinyl + timber — quiet rolling | 50 – 250 kg |
| Nylon (Solid) | Concrete + washdown + high-temp | 100 – 1,000 kg |
| Cast Iron | Foundry + hot work + heavy industrial | 200 – 1,500 kg — DOES mark floors |
| Pneumatic (Air-Filled) | Outdoor + uneven terrain + yard | 50 – 250 kg |
| Flat-Free Foam | Pneumatic feel + no flats — site work | 50 – 200 kg |
| Phenolic Resin | High-temp + dry oven applications | 200 – 600 kg |
Bearing types: Roller bearing (heavy-duty + smooth) | Plain bearing (light + economical) | Ball bearing (quiet + smooth). Match wheel bore to axle diameter — too tight = friction; too loose = wobble. Standard sizes: 75mm / 100mm / 125mm / 150mm / 200mm OD common. Capacity: rated capacity assumes ALL FOUR wheels share load — one off the floor on uneven surfaces = 3-wheel rating. Brand: EasyRoll (AU industrial leader). Companion: castors + wheels, castors, pneumatic + flat-free wheels.
Standard Industrial Wheels
AIMS Industrial stocks a comprehensive range of standard industrial wheels in urethane, rubber, non-marking rubber and cast iron, across a range of load ratings, tread widths and bearing types. These wheels are used in trolleys, carts, material handling equipment and custom applications throughout manufacturing, warehousing and workshop environments across Australia.
Wheel Materials
- Urethane — high load capacity, excellent floor protection, good resistance to oils and chemicals. Available with cast iron or nylon centres.
- Rubber — good shock absorption and grip, suitable for uneven surfaces. Available in standard and non-marking grades.
- Non-marking rubber — essential for food processing, clean rooms and painted floors where marks are unacceptable. Available with stainless precision bearings for hygienic environments.
- Cast iron — maximum load capacity for heavy industrial applications where floor protection is not a concern.
Bearing Types
Plain bearing wheels are cost-effective for intermittent use under high loads. Roller bearing wheels reduce rolling resistance for heavier loads that move frequently. Precision (sealed ball) bearing wheels provide the lowest rolling resistance and longest service life in clean, continuously-used applications.
For help selecting the right wheel specification — load capacity, floor type, bearing type — contact our team. AIMS Industrial has been supporting Australian industry since 1988.
People Also Ask — Standard (Industrial) Wheels
Q: What's the difference between standard wheels and castors?
Standard wheels are individual wheel assemblies without a mounting bracket — used in fixed applications where the wheel rotates on an axle but the axle is fixed (carts, fixed-direction trolleys). Castors are wheel-and-bracket assemblies that swivel and/or pivot for omnidirectional movement — used in mobile equipment. Standard wheels are cheaper but suit only specific applications; castors are more versatile.
Q: What load rating do I need?
Total load (gross weight of the equipment plus load) divided by the number of wheels gives the per-wheel load. Always derate by 25-50% to account for dynamic loads (cornering, bumps) and uneven floor loading. For example, 200kg cart on 4 wheels = 50kg per wheel nominal; specify wheels rated 100kg+ for safety margin. Heavy industrial wheels can handle 500kg+ each.
Q: Polyurethane, rubber, or steel wheel tread?
Polyurethane (PU) is the modern workshop default — high load capacity, low rolling resistance, gentle on floors, good chemical resistance. Rubber for soft tread (good for delicate floor surfaces and shock absorption). Steel for high temperatures and very heavy loads on rough surfaces. Match the tread to the floor surface and the load — wrong choice causes wheel wear, floor damage, or rolling resistance.
Q: What size wheel for my application?
Larger wheels roll more easily over bumps and floor irregularities — preferred for outdoor or rough-floor use. Smaller wheels give a lower platform height — preferred for retrieval carts and low-clearance applications. Standard industrial wheels range from 75mm to 300mm diameter; trolley wheels often 100-200mm. Match the wheel diameter to the floor surface and the required platform height.
Q: How do I tell when a wheel needs replacement?
Replace when: tread is worn down to or through the load-bearing layer (visible reinforcement or hub exposure), tread shows flat spots from skidding (causes vibration and noise), bearings are noisy or rough (excessive shaft play), or load rating has been exceeded (deformation, cracking). Check periodically as part of equipment maintenance; replacement is cheap compared to the consequences of wheel failure under load.