Material Handling

Product Range

We have been supplying this sector globally for more than 30 years. As a market leader in container handling wheels, our solutions have become synonymous with stability, durability and optimised performance. Our extensive range for fork lift trucks, port handling machinery as well as new wheel designs specifically developed for automated guided vehicles These wheels are 50% stronger and having a lifespan 50% longer than conventionally manufactured, multi-piece wheels.

With all ranges offering increased vehicle stability, durability and extended rim life with tyre protection, contact us for further information about our complete material handling product range.

Material handling applications require flexibility and reliability as well as the stability to handle high payloads accurately. With extensive experience in the supply of solutions for container-handling equipment we work with machine manufacturers, port and vehicle operators and maintenance teams to understand the challenges and optimise solutions. Recognised for the quality, reliability and performance of our wheels, we enable the smooth flow of materials for standard and specialised vehicles.

Container Handling

Material Handling

Forklift Truck

Container Handling

With extensive experience in the container handling industry, our durable, reliable wheels are able to tolerate high loads and provide stability - critical requirements in heavy engineering environments. Our high-quality product range is backed by our experienced support and development teams based in two world-class design centres.

Forklift Truck

Our unique rim design for our 4-part, forklift wheel is a 'flat base' concept in which the tyre is fitted by pressing on it from one side. The rim is designed according to ETRTO standards and can be made to match three different types of tyres - Superelastic Tyres, Pneumatic Tyres and traditional Solid Tyres. Designed almost entirely to customer specifications, the type of hub used and disc position is flexible to suit different tracks.

Overview

Hub-Systems

Profi-Hub

Overview

As a leading manufacturer of hubs and spindles, we supply all major manufacturers and OEM suppliers across North America and Europe. We work closely with our customers to develop hubs that enhance performance by offering innovative, bespoke solutions, drawing on our extensive technical expertise. Our experienced team provides support for our comprehensive product range - from concept, through design, analysis, manufacture and testing.

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Hub-Systems

We manufacture a range of customised hubs and spindles for off-highway machinery, with capacities ranging from 500 lbs (227 kg) to 57,000 lbs (25,855 kg). Bent and straight spindles can be fully customised to specified dimensions and cultivation, straddle and standard designs are available with a range of bolt configurations. Our hubs are all sold complete with bearings, seals hubcaps and nuts and can be supplied machined and cupped only or in assembled and greased hub and spindle units.

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Profi-Hub

Our Profi-Hub Series has been designed to reflect the demands of modern machines, with assemblies able to be configured to meet customers’ specific requirements. Profi-Hubs provide increased carrying capacity (loads up to 15,700 lbs), improved bearing performance and improved servicing, with the hub’s recessed grease fitting reducing the risk of damage whilst in use and its press-on style hubcap simplifying serviceability.

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Structures Capabilties

Structures Capabilities

GKN Structures is a specialist in the design, development and manufacture of structural assemblies for the automotive and off-highway market, supplying equipment for agriculture, construction, defence, rail and mass transit applications. Our product range covers full chassis frames, front and rear sub-frames, cross members, suspension arms, control arms, rear non-driven axles, steel and aluminium panels and assemblies and cast aluminium wheels.

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