Name: 6.2 inch - 160mm Pneumatic Wheel - MakerBotics
SKU: MB-WHL-PNEU-162
Price: 16.75 AUD
Availability: InStock

6.2 inch – 160mm Pneumatic Wheel – MakerBotics

$16.75 Inc. GST

This wheel assembly provides locomotion for utility vehicles, material handling carts, and mobile robotic systems. It combines a rubber tyre and a two-piece steel rim secured by mechanical fasteners, utilizing a zig-zag tread pattern to optimise traction on smooth pavements and mild terrain. Lacking internal bearings, the unit connects directly to a drive hub via M8 hardware to complete the mechanical transmission path. The design provides shock absorption across transitional environments, supporting mobile platforms with holonomic or differential drive steering configurations.

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Description

Technical Overview

Engineers integrate the 160mm pneumatic wheel as a primary locomotion component for utility vehicles and mobile robotic systems. During the manufacturing process, the assembly combines a durable rubber tyre with a two-piece steel rim. Specifically, technicians secure these two components tightly by using heavy-duty mechanical fasteners. Furthermore, a specialized zig-zag tread pattern actively optimises surface traction on smooth paved paths and mild terrain conditions. Because the raw design completely lacks integrated internal bearings, the assembly requires direct manual connection to a compatible drive hub. Consequently, the operator must secure the wheel unit to the drive hub via M8 mounting hardware to complete the mechanical power transmission path.

Applications

Maintenance technicians regularly install these pneumatic wheels into mobile platforms, material handling carts, and automated robotic systems. For instance, the flexible wheel provides essential shock absorption and crucial ground clearance for utility carts operating across transitional environments. In addition, operators connect the heavy wheel assembly directly to external drive modules to successfully navigate changing ground conditions. Because these challenging environments demand resilient hardware, the dual-material construction safely supports heavy mobile platforms. Ultimately, builders rely on this robust design for complex projects requiring multi-wheel holonomic or differential drive configurations to achieve fluid steering control.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Max Tyre Pressure	30PSI
Maximum Recommended Weight	60kg
Bolt Pattern	4 Hole Bolt Pattern with a 55mm diameter bolt hole circle
Rim Hole Centre	30mm
Dimensions (Inflated)	6.2 inch (160mm) diameter and 50mm width
Weight	500g
Operation Restriction	Not for road use
Max RPM	500

Maker Store Tips and Tricks

Drive Integration: For mobile robotic assemblies, pair these components with 36mm or 42mm Planetary Geared Motors.
Tyre Maintenance: Do not operate the assembly while deflated; running the wheel flat causes internal friction that damages the inner tube.
Hub Alignment: Ensure your mounting adapter matches the 40mm bolt-hole pattern configuration to align precisely with the 30mm rim hole centre and 55mm bolt circle.