Vulkollan and polyurethane come up together a lot, and for good reason: Vulkollan is a type of polyurethane. So the real question is not one versus the other in general, but when the premium Vulkollan grade is worth it over standard polyurethane. Here is a straight answer.
Both are tough, floor-friendly wheel materials that roll easily and resist wear. The difference is in the grade. Vulkollan is a premium polyurethane with a higher load capacity and very low rolling resistance, so it carries more weight and moves more easily under heavy loads. Standard polyurethane covers everyday handling perfectly well at a lower cost.
Reach for Vulkollan when the loads are heavy and moved often, and when reducing the effort to push matters, on heavily loaded trolleys, drive wheels and towed equipment. Its low rolling resistance means less force to get moving and keep moving, which adds up over a shift and reduces strain on the operator.
See our Vulkollan and polyurethane wheels, and for powered equipment, Vulkollan drive wheels.
For everyday trolleys, platform trucks and general handling on smooth floors, standard polyurethane does the job at a lower price. It still protects floors, runs quietly and resists wear. Unless you are pushing heavy loads regularly or want the lowest possible rolling resistance, you may not need to pay for Vulkollan.
Browse the standard polyurethane wheels, or for a softer, more cushioned option, ergonomic polyurethane wheels.
Vulkollan is a premium grade of polyurethane. It shares the same floor-friendly, hard-wearing qualities but carries higher loads with lower rolling resistance.
For heavy loads moved regularly, yes, because it carries more and pushes more easily. For everyday loads on smooth floors, standard polyurethane is usually enough.
Vulkollan has lower rolling resistance, so it takes less effort to move under heavy load. That is a large part of why it is chosen for drive and towing wheels.
Yes. Both protect floors and run quietly compared with steel or nylon, which is why polyurethane in all its grades is popular for indoor handling.
