Polyurethane EMS AGV Wheels Boost Chemical & Pharma Lines

Driven by intelligent manufacturing and logistics upgrading, automated stereoscopic warehouses have become core carriers, relying on precise equipment collaboration. The air and ground collaboration mode of Electric Monorail System (EMS) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) significantly improves space utilization and material turnover efficiency. As the both devices, polyurethane-coated wheels seem unremarkable but are crucial, directly affecting operational stability, reliability and economy.

I. Core Equipment Requirements for EMS-AGV Collaboration

EMS and AGVs realize full-process material automation through air rail transportation and ground connection, and wheel performance determines the quality of collaboration. In terms of load-bearing, EMS carries hundreds of kilograms to tons at high altitudes, while AGVs can bear up to tens of tons, requiring resistance to dynamic and impact loads. For precision, their millimeter-level docking requires wheels to have good guidance and anti-skid properties to avoid operational deviation. For durability, 24/7 operation demands wheels with wear and corrosion resistance, adapting to dusty and oily warehouse environments.

II. Core Advantages of Polyurethane-Coated Wheels

Polyurethane-coated wheels have a metal core and polyurethane surface layer structure, combining the high strength of metal and the excellent elasticity of polyurethane. In load-bearing and impact resistance, their Shore hardness can be adjusted between 50A and 95A, which buffers impact loads to protect rails and ground while stably bearing heavy materials. In guidance and anti-skid performance, their stable friction coefficient adapts to multiple environments, and high dimensional accuracy ensures the straightness of EMS operation and precise steering of AGVs. In durability, their wear rate is only 1/5 to 1/10 of ordinary rubber wheels, with oil resistance and anti-aging properties; their service life is extended by 3 to 5 times, and they can reduce noise.

III. Practical Application Value

In terms of efficiency, wheel failure downtime is reduced by 80%, equipment effective operation rate is increased to 98%, material connection time is halved, and daily material turnover volume is increased by 40%. In terms of cost, annual wheel replacement quantity is reduced by 80%, maintenance staff is cut by 30%, rail maintenance cycle is extended to 3 times, and overall operating cost is reduced by more than 25%. In terms of safety, AGV braking distance is shortened by 30%, avoiding risks of slipping, tipping and high-altitude falling; warehouse operating noise is reduced to below 60 decibels.

IV. Conclusion

EMS-AGV collaboration is the core driving force for efficient warehouse operation. With multiple advantages, polyurethane-coated wheels provide key support for the warehousing system in efficiency, cost and safety. As automated stereoscopic warehouses develop towards large-scale, high-speed and intelligent directions, the material formula, structural design and manufacturing process of polyurethane-coated wheels will be continuously upgraded. In the future, polyurethane-coated wheels will be further integrated with the intelligent operation of EMS and AGVs, becoming an important basic component to promote the high-quality development of the automated warehousing industry. Click now for your custom polyurethane wheel solution!