XX Precision Manufacturing Company is an important automotive parts supplier in the Yangtze River Delta region, with a modern warehousing center of over 30000 square meters. In order to improve logistics efficiency, the company has introduced dozens of electric balance weight forklifts and forward moving forklifts in recent years, which are used for raw material warehousing, in stock transfer, and finished product outbound operations. However, in the transition section between the epoxy resin floor of the warehouse and the clean production area, the problems caused by traditional forklift tires are becoming increasingly prominent.

Wheel challenges and core requirements faced by warehouse forklifts

The equipment supervisor of the company provided us with a detailed description of the three major pain points during the transformation process, which directly reflect the specific requirements of modern warehouses for forklift walking systems:

1. Ground protection and cleanliness challenges

Our new warehouse has installed high standard epoxy flooring with a total investment of over one million yuan. However, traditional pneumatic tires and solid rubber wheels leave difficult to remove black marks when frequently turning. What’s more serious is that rubber particles can contaminate the clean packaging area, directly affecting product quality

So the requirement for new wheels is: a zero pollution, non marking walking wheel solution is needed.

2. Requirements for noise and vibration control
The warehouse is adjacent to the office area and laboratory, and the noise and vibration generated by traditional forklifts during operation affect the entire working environment. The problem is particularly prominent during night work, and employee complaints continue

So the requirement for new wheels is to have soundproof wheels with excellent shock absorption and noise reduction performance.

3. Precise homework and efficiency bottlenecks
In the high shelf area, forward moving forklifts require precise positioning, but traditional tires have insufficient grip on epoxy surfaces, especially in humid environments, which poses a risk of slipping and affects operational safety and efficiency

So the requirement for new wheels is a walking system that combines good grip and precise handling.

YALIDE Customized Polyurethane Wheel Solution

In response to these challenges, we propose a “three in one” polyurethane wheel solution:

Solution 1: Ultra clean polyurethane formula technology

We have specially developed a light colored polyurethane formula without the addition of carbon black, which has the following characteristics: completely eliminating black imprints and protecting the investment in epoxy flooring; No dust shedding, meeting the standards for clean area operations; Special surface treatment technology to reduce dust adhesion.

Solution 2: Multi layer composite structure design

In response to the demand for shock absorption and noise reduction, we innovatively adopt a three-layer composite structure: high rigidity wheel core – ensuring load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability; Intermediate buffer layer – specially formulated elastic polyurethane, effectively absorbs vibrations; Outer working layer – made of highly wear-resistant polyurethane material, providing a long service life.

Solution 3: Multi functional tread design

According to the needs of different work areas, we provide two tread solutions: flat tread – suitable for flat epoxy flooring, providing maximum contact area to ensure stable load-bearing; Shallow pattern design – aimed at areas that may be damp or lightly polluted, enhancing chip removal ability and grip; Edge chamfering process – reduces the shear force on the floor during turning, further protecting the ground.

Implementation effect and value reflection

After six months of implementing the renovation, the customer provided detailed comparative data:
1. Floor maintenance cost: reduced by 85%, cleaning frequency reduced from once a day to once a week;
2. Environmental noise: reduce 12-15 decibels, increase employee satisfaction survey by 40%;
3. Tire replacement cycle: extended from an average of 8 months to over 24 months;
4 slip accidents: completely eliminated, high shelf operation efficiency increased by 18%.

The comprehensive benefits brought by polyurethane wheels far exceed expectations, and the handling of forklifts is significantly improved while maintaining sufficient load-bearing capacity. More importantly, it greatly saves customers’ costs.

The data from the finance department is equally encouraging: “Although the procurement cost of a single polyurethane wheel is relatively high, considering the frequency of floor maintenance, replacement, efficiency improvement, and safety benefits, the investment payback period is less than 14 months.

Industry Insights

The case of XX Precision Manufacturing Company shows that in modern warehousing environments, the selection of forklift wheels has evolved from a simple “walking component” to a key factor affecting overall operational efficiency, environmental quality, and safety standards. Polyurethane wheels, with their customizable physical properties, can accurately match the special needs of different warehousing scenarios.

From traditional manufacturing to intelligent logistics, the role of forklifts is constantly evolving, and the requirements for their walking systems are becoming increasingly refined. We firmly believe that through continuous material innovation and scenario based design, polyurethane wheels will become an important driving force in the transformation and upgrading of warehousing and logistics.