Heavy-Duty Wheel withstands corrosive environments.
Press Release Summary:
Constructed from Nylatron® high-impact polymer with slightly crowned tread profile, Commander HD is machined rather than injection molded for impact strength. Wheel resists moisture and most chemicals while protecting floors. Offering capacities from 2,000–7,200 lb, Commander HD is suited for die carts, engine hoists, and ground support equipment. Wheel is available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 in. diameters, each with 2 in. tread width. Models with 3 in. tread width are available for 8 and 10 in. sizes.
Original Press Release:
New Commander HD Wheel from Colson Caster Offers Resiliant Design for Ultra Heavy Loads
Heavy Duty and Floor Protection Features in a Single Wheel
Jonesboro, Arkansas, – Colson Caster Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of standard and custom application caster and wheel products, has announced its newest line of heavy duty wheels for mass distribution: the Commander HD. The innovative wheel is designed for superior performance in some of the most abusive applications and environments where high-load requirements and impact resistance are a must.
“As with all of our wheel products, the new Commander HD wheel is backed by Colson’s industry leading, three-year warranty. The wheels were designed, engineered and rigorously tested to insure the quality, performance and competitiveness that we require,” said Charles Harris, testing and quality manager for Colson Group USA. “Our customers asked for an extremely heavy-duty wheel alternative that protects floors and holds up to corrosive environments, and the Commander wheel is that product.” Once again, our customer input has served as momentum for a new product.”
The Commander HD wheel is constructed of a high impact polymer, Nylatron®. The wheels are machined, not injection molded, which provides superior resilience and impact strength. In addition, the special polymer blend resists moisture and most chemicals making it suitable for corrosive environments. The wheel features a slightly crowned tread profile, rolls easily and provides better floor protection than other high capacity wheels, such as steel, iron or phenolic. Applications for the new wheel include, die carts, engine hoists, ground support equipment and much more.
The new Commander HD wheel is available now in 4”, 5” 6” and 8” diameters, each with a 2” tread width. The wheel is also available with a 3” tread width for 8” and 10” sizes. Capacities for each wheel range from an impressive 2,000 lbs to 7,200 lbs each. For more information on the Commander HD wheel, call 1-800-643-5515, email info1@colsoncaster.com or visit www.colsoncaster.com.
About Colson Caster Corporation
For more than 125 years, Colson Caster Corporation has been providing the world with the highest quality and largest selection of premier caster and wheel products. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas for over 50 years, and with more than 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space, Colson is a leader in caster innovation and builds exclusive caster products for all of the world’s markets. The company is the namesake brand for Colson Group USA, which is the world’s largest caster conglomerate. For more information, visit www.colsoncaster.com.
