Tunneling & drilling
Vulkoprin is a global expert in wheels for TBMs – tunnel boring machines. We provide dedicated wheel assemblies tailored to individual customer needs.
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Customer case: Handling solutions
A tilting experience with a Vulkoprin/Vulkollan® tyre
VULKOLLAN® is one of the most powerful elastomers in the market, combining highest mechanical load-bearing characteristics with highest dynamic load-bearing capacity. Therefore, Vulkollan® is preferably used for superior tasks in many technical fields. In a multistage process developed by Covestro, solid Vulkollan® is produced through chemical reactions between polyester polyols of the [...]
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Customer case: Automated logistic systems
Maximum load capacity in combination with a minimum height: up and running
PRINTHANE™ is the generic name for all Vulkoprin PU-elastomers developed specifically for extreme fields of application. Printhane-x™ has been developed specially for applications with high running speeds, which means it is well suited for e.g. all amusement park- & roller coaster applications. Read how Vulkoprin offered with Printhane-x™ also a solution in the material […]
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Customer case: Rollercoaster wheels for the biggest travelling suspended dark ride
Less standstill and maintenance
The use of top quality materials such as Vulkollan® and Printhane-X™ withstanding high loads, high speeds, abrasion and deformation guarantees high safety, less standstill and less maintenance. Maximal fun thanks to a perfect combination of exceptional rebound, low rolling resistance, high load capacity, a constant hardness between 0°C and 100°C and minimal temperature build-up. Request a [...]
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