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The Alpha is a swivel castor with total lock, designed for demanding industrial applications and equipped with a medium rectangular plate fitting for secure installation on various equipment and machinery. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and features two ball races in the swivel bearing, ensuring smooth rotation and reliable directional control under operational stress. The wheel comprises a 160 mm diameter design with a polypropylene body and solid rubber black tread, mounted on a roller bearing for optimal load distribution and extended service life. With an overall height of 200 mm, this castor is engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing equipment configurations whilst maintaining structural integrity. The load capacity specifications indicate a static load rating of 270 kg, with a dynamic load capacity of 135 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h, making it suitable for both stationary and mobile applications. This castor is particularly well-suited for use in automotive original equipment manufacturing, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology environments, fire fighting and fire protection equipment, machine construction, post logistic systems, production and platform trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches, where reliable manoeuvrability and load-bearing performance are essential operational requirements.
Roll performance
Movement noise
Attrition
Corrosion resistance
Article numbers
Article Number
3477PVR160P63
EAN
4031582305722
S4 Material Number
990036299
Core attributes
Type
Swivel castor with total lock
Overall width
96 mm
Load capacity at 4 km/h
135 kg
Load capacity Static
270 kg
Overall Height
200 mm
Temperature range (Maximum)
60 °C
Temperature range (Minimum)
-20 °C
Overall weight
2.39 kg
Product Name
Alpha
Standard
EN12532 - Transport Equipment
Electric Conductive
Stainless
Fitting
Fitting type
Medium rectangular plate
Plate hole diameter
11 mm
Plate hole length (Maximum)
80 mm
Plate hole length (Minimum)
75 mm
Plate hole width (Maximum)
105 mm
Plate hole width (Minimum)
75 mm
Plate length
137 mm
Plate width
105 mm
Housing
Housing Color
Blue passivated
Fork shape
Broad
Housing Material
Steel sheet, heavy
Swivel Bearing
Two ball races
Dome diameter
96 mm
Swivel interference
334 mm
Offset
60 mm
Swivel radius
167 mm
Wheel
Hardness of tread (A)
80 Shore A
Body material
Polypropylene
Tread Material Mix
Solid rubber, black
Tread width
40 mm
Diameter
160 mm
Body width
40 mm
Threadguards
Without threadguard
Axle
Screwed with nut
Bearing
Roller bearing
Wheel Color
Graphite black (RAL9011)
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Special Features
Non-hazardous materials
Complies with RoHS and REACH regulations. Does not contain polycyclic aromatic carbons or chromium (VI).
Tested quality
Tested in our own laboratory for compliance with European standards.
Solid housing
Made of pressed steel, zinc plated.
Prevents unintended movement
Wheel lock for manual operation
Secured stand
Total lock for simultaneously locking the wheel and swivel housing.
Variable fitting options
Different fitting dimensions for a large range of applications.
Resource-conserving part replacement
Threaded axles allow effortless wheel change.
Uninterrupted use
Swivel bearing with dust ring for continuous, uninterrupted movement.
Easy steering
Double ball bearing swivel head.
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Wheel 160 mm
Puretech
PVR 160x40-Ø20

The Puretech wheel is a robust castor wheel engineered for demanding industrial and commercial applications including scaffolding, shopping trolleys, store fixtures and display systems, tool cabinets, waste disposal equipment, work benches, and transport equipment. This wheel features a diameter of 160 mm with a tread width of 40 mm composed of solid rubber in black, providing excellent grip and durability. The polypropylene body is mounted on a roller bearing for smooth operation, with a hub length of 58 mm and an axle hole diameter of 20 mm for secure installation. The wheel demonstrates a static load capacity of 270 kg, whilst maintaining a dynamic load capacity of 135 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h, making it suitable for both stationary and mobile applications requiring reliable performance and stability.

160 mm
135 kg
160 mm
135 kg
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