Features and Selection Guide for Different Types of Steering Wheels: Focus Vertical Steering Wheel V245

There are many different types of steering wheels used in industrial and logistics scenarios. Taking the vertical steering wheel V245 (single wheel load 500 kg, mounting height 245 mm) as the centerpiece, we will look at the advantages and selection points of common steering wheels.

I. Various types of steering wheels show all their advantages

1. Horizontal steering wheel:

(1) Horizontal design gives it a lower center of gravity, which provides excellent stability and effectively reduces the risk of rollover when driving at high speeds or handling heavy loads. For example, when handling long-sized goods with a high center of gravity in large outdoor logistics yards, the horizontal steering wheel's stable performance is trustworthy.

(2) Relatively large contact area with the ground, more uniform distribution of pressure on the ground, adapted to some of the softer bearing surface of the site, such as un-hardened dirt road or simple paved gravel road, to reduce subsidence, to protect the ability to continue to travel.

2. Vertical steering wheel (V245 as an example):

(1) As mentioned earlier, its low mounting height of 245 mm opens up new horizons in space-constrained areas. In indoor precision manufacturing workshops, high-rise shelving warehouses and other narrow and low spaces, it can be used flexibly, perfectly avoiding interference with obstacles and equipment structures.

(2) With a strong loading capacity of 500kg on one wheel, it can cope with heavy parts on industrial production lines and the transfer of full material boxes without any pressure, and builds a solid foundation for efficient continuous operation, making it a powerful assistant for heavy-duty precision handling.

3.Shock absorbing steering wheel:

(1) Built-in high-performance vibration-damping system is a powerful tool for dealing with complex ground conditions. Whether it is an old factory floor full of potholes and cracks, or a temporary outdoor passageway with undulations formed by frequent vehicle crushing, the vibration-damping steering wheel can filter the vibration and protect the goods from bumps and damages, and at the same time reduce the fatigue wear and tear of the overall structure of the equipment due to prolonged vibration.

(2) In vibration-sensitive material handling scenarios, such as electronic chips and optical instruments transportation, to ensure stable  transportation, maintain the high precision performance of the product is not affected, greatly reducing the defective rate.

4. Differential steering wheel:

(1) Realize accurate steering and positioning through delicate differential control algorithm. In automated operations that require high-precision path tracking, such as intelligent warehousing AGVs accurately stopping at shelves according to a preset trajectory, the differential steering wheel can be accurate to millimeter-level control accuracy, ensuring efficient and orderly access to goods.

(2) Good adaptability to complex terrain, when encountering tiny slopes, changes in ground height difference, it can quickly and automatically adjust the speed of both sides of the wheel to keep the equipment traveling in a stable posture, reduce the need for manual intervention, and improve the reliability of automated processes.

5. Differential steering wheel:

(1) Utilizing the differential speed adjustment between the two wheels, the turning radius is extremely low, and the handling flexibility is superb in narrow corners and tight working corners. For example, in the narrow replenishment aisle of a supermarket, the cart carrying goods can easily turn around and complete the replenishment task efficiently by virtue of the differential steering wheel.

(2) Cost-effective advantage is obvious, compared with some high-end complex steering wheel system, differential steering wheel structure is relatively simple, in some of the precision requirements are not extreme, limited budget of medium-sized and limited logistics, retail scenarios are widely popular, to achieve a balance between cost-effectiveness and functionality.

6. Solo Wheel:

(1) Simple design, high mobility, in-situ steering in a very limited space, and meandering in a cluttered environment such as a creative studio converted from an old factory building.

(2) The low energy consumption of the single-wheel drive is conducive to the continuation of compact and lightweight carriers such as indoor inspection robots, and reduces charging troubles.

II. Selection of steering wheel according to the “item”.

1. Space constraints:

Narrow passages, low ceilings, such as archives, crafts workshop, choose vertical steering wheel (like V245), anti-collision facilities items.

2. Heavy load handling type:

Heavy industry to move large forgings, machine parts, give priority to horizontal or large load vertical steering wheel (such as V245 expansion series), with high-strength accessories to ensure the safety of load transfer.

3. High-precision automation:

Electronic chip, high-end automobile assembly line, differential steering wheel by virtue of the accuracy advantage, combined with navigation and positioning system, fit the precision process beat.

4 Complex ground type:

Old factory renovation, outdoor construction sites, shock absorbing steering wheel buffer vibration, differential or differential steering wheel to assist in optimizing the path to ensure fluent.

5. Cost-sensitive flexible type:

Mini e-commerce warehouse, community convenience store replenishment, differential steering wheel both affordable and flexible steering, with simple navigation can be upgraded automation, cost reduction.

6. Ultimate maneuverability:

Space fragmentation, many obstacles environment, such as scientific research institute equipment stacking area, the wheel steering wheel maneuverability, with obstacle avoidance system to open up the distribution path.

To summarize, understanding the unique advantages of different types of steering wheels, in-depth insight into the core needs of the project, and multi-dimensional trade-offs from space, load, precision, ground, cost to mobility, etc., will enable us to accurately match the most suitable steering wheel solutions for various types of projects, and drive the industry to move forward with high efficiency.