WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel
WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel
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WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel

High Load WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel for AGV System

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WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel is a high-load, low-friction, and wear-resistant industrial horizontal steering wheel specially designed for AGVs, RGVs, and various automated handling equipment. It provides smooth and reliable steering support under multi-directional movement and high-frequency operating conditions.

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Description

WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel for AGV and AMR Drive Systems

Integrated Drive, Steering, and Load-Bearing Solution for Industrial Automation

SHENLI develops high-performance AGV steering wheels and AMR drive systems designed for automated material handling applications. The WDSS horizontal steering wheel integrates driving, steering, and load-support functions into a compact modular assembly.

Designed for AGV manufacturers, robotics integrators, and warehouse automation developers, this industrial drive wheel delivers high torque output, precise directional control, and reliable operation under continuous heavy-duty workloads.

The integrated structure combines a steering mechanism, horizontal drive motor, planetary gearbox, and high-grip polyurethane wheel to provide stable motion control for modern autonomous vehicles.

Compact Horizontal Drive Architecture for Low-Profile AGVs

The WDSS horizontal steering wheel adopts a space-efficient horizontal motor layout. This design reduces vertical installation requirements inside the vehicle chassis while maintaining strong driving performance.

As a result, engineers can develop low-profile AGVs and AMRs with improved space utilization without compromising payload capacity or motion stability.

The compact architecture is suitable for automated guided vehicles operating in factories, warehouses, and logistics environments where installation space is limited.

High-Torque Transmission and Stable Load Performance

The WDSS drive wheel system uses an optimized power transmission structure to deliver smooth acceleration and accurate movement control.

The integrated planetary gearbox improves torque conversion efficiency, while the balanced wheel structure distributes mechanical loads evenly across the assembly.

This design helps reduce vibration, protect internal bearings, and maintain stable navigation performance during heavy-load transportation.

Precision Machining and Durable PU Wheel Construction

SHENLI manufactures critical transmission components using heat-treated alloy steel and precision CNC machining processes.

The optimized gear structure improves mechanical accuracy and reduces backlash during operation.

The wheel surface features high-wear polyurethane (PU) material, providing:

  • Strong floor traction
  • Impact resistance
  • Low operating noise
  • Long service life under continuous operation

These features make the WDSS horizontal steering wheel suitable for 24/7 industrial automation environments.

Modular Design for Easy Integration and Maintenance

The modular construction allows flexible integration into different mobile robot platforms, including:

  • Differential drive AGVs
  • Omnidirectional robots
  • Multi-wheel steering systems
  • Customized material handling vehicles

Individual components can be serviced or replaced independently, helping reduce maintenance time and minimize production downtime.

Applications of WDSS AGV Steering Wheels

The WDSS horizontal drive wheel supports a wide range of industrial automation applications:

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Used for heavy-load transportation, assembly line logistics, tugger AGVs, and factory material movement.

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Suitable for warehouse sorting robots, flexible manufacturing platforms, and intelligent logistics systems requiring precise positioning.

Heavy-Duty Industrial Transportation

Applied in automotive manufacturing, steel production, aerospace assembly, and other industries requiring reliable automated handling.

Flexible Smart Factory Systems

Supports multi-directional transportation platforms operating across complex production layouts.

Custom AGV Drive Wheel Solutions from SHENLI

SHENLI provides OEM and engineering customization services for AGV and AMR manufacturers.

Mechanical Customization

Customers can customize:

  • Wheel diameter
  • Mounting structure
  • Flange dimensions
  • Ground clearance requirements

Electrical Integration

SHENLI supports compatibility with different AC/DC servo motors, brushless motors, controllers, and encoder feedback systems.

Environmental Adaptation

Optional configurations include:

  • High IP protection ratings
  • Non-marking polyurethane wheels
  • Enhanced thermal management designs
  • Customized operating environments

Reliable Horizontal Steering Wheels for Next-Generation Mobile Robots

Selecting the right AGV steering wheel directly affects vehicle stability, load capacity, and operational efficiency.

SHENLI provides professional AGV drive solutions with engineering support, CAD drawings, load calculations, and prototype testing services.

Contact SHENLI engineering specialists to request technical specifications and develop a customized horizontal drive wheel solution for your automation project.

WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel Technical Specifications

1. Basic Information

  • Product Model: WDSS Horizontal Steering Wheel
  • Product Type: Industrial Horizontal Steering Wheel / Horizontal Guide Wheel
  • Applicable Equipment: AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), RGV (Rail Guided Vehicle), industrial transport carts, automated production lines, logistics conveying platforms
  • Drive Method: Compatible with drive motors or passive rolling operation
  • Main Functions: Horizontal steering, flexible movement, and precise positioning

2. Mechanical Specifications

  • Wheel Diameter: 50 mm – 300 mm (customizable)
  • Wheel Width: 20 mm – 100 mm (depending on model)
  • Wheel Material: High-strength alloy steel/nylon / PU polyurethane/rubber
  • Hub Material: Aluminum alloy/steel/nylon
  • Bearing Type: Deep groove ball bearing/needle roller bearing / high-speed ball bearing
  • Wheel Edge Structure: Single groove / double groove / flanged wheel edge
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 6 mm – 25 mm (customizable)
  • Bearing Lubrication Method: Sealed lubrication/grease injection lubrication

3. Load & Motion Specifications

  • Rated Load Capacity: 50 kg – 1000 kg (depending on wheel diameter and material)
  • Maximum Load Capacity: Up to 2× rated load for short-term operation
  • Maximum Rotational Speed: 2000 rpm
  • Friction Coefficient: 0.02 – 0.05 (low-friction rolling)
  • Rolling Resistance: ≤5 N (varies depending on material)
  • Repeat Positioning Accuracy: ±0.1 mm (when used with guide rails)

4. Environmental & Durability Specifications

  • Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C
  • Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to +100°C
  • Humidity Resistance: 10% – 95% RH (non-condensing)
  • Wear Resistance: ≥200,000 cycles (under test conditions)
  • Corrosion Resistance: Optional galvanized or anti-rust surface treatment
  • Vibration Resistance: Complies with IEC60068-2-6 standard
  • Noise Level: ≤55 dB (PU/nylon wheels)

5. Structural & Interface Specifications

  • Flange Height: Customizable from 5 – 20 mm
  • Hub Thickness: 10 – 50 mm
  • Bearing Clearance: 0.01 – 0.03 mm
  • Mounting Method: Bolt fixing / shaft insertion / embedded mounting
  • Dust Protection: Optional rubber dust seal or metal cover

6. Special Features & Optional Configurations

  • High-Temperature Wheel Materials: High-temperature nylon or steel wheel options
  • Electrostatic Protection: Optional anti-static coating
  • Anti-Slip Wheel Surface: PU or rubber surface treatment available
  • Custom Load Ratings: Can be designed according to customer requirements
  • Combined Wheel Assemblies: Compatible with chain wheels and gear wheels
  • Color Identification: Red/black/blue for easy identification

7. Typical Applications

  • Horizontal steering for AGV automated guided vehicles
  • Guide wheels for RGV rail-guided vehicles
  • Industrial transport carts and conveying platforms
  • Material conveying systems for automated production lines
  • Warehouse and logistics transport carts
  • Steering wheels for robotic mobile platforms
  • High-precision positioning tables and rotary platforms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WDSS230 Series:
ZL-WDSS-230-1200-750-48-90(50)
Traction motor parameters Motor Power  Motor Voltage Motor speed Motor current Rated torque IP Grade Encoder
Type DC W V RPM A Nm IP Magnetic braiding Resolution ratio
Servo Motor 1200 48 3000 31.6 3.8 65 Increment 1024
Traction reducer parameters Type X Planetary reducer Steering motor parameters Type DC Servo Motor
Reducer speed ratio i 24 42 Motor Power W 750
Reducer torque Nm 250 900 Motor Voltage V 48
Polyurethane Loaded Kg 1600 Motor speed RPM 3000
Rubber Loaded Kg 1500 Motor current A 19
Braking torque Nm 68.4 119.7 Reducer speed ratio i 35+（100:20）
Actuators torque Nm 3 3 Reducer torque Nm 105
Actuators Voltage V DC24 DC24 IP Grade IP 65
Maximum speed M/min 90.3 51.6 Encoder Magnetic braiding Increment
Traction N 753 1249 Resolution ratio 1024
Traction weight reference 1130 1874 Left and right limit IO Always on, always off
Max steering Angle ± 140°
Another Reducer lubrication lubricant （-20°~200°）
Dead-weight Kg About 33

WDSS-230-1500-750-48 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing

 

WDSS-230-1500-750-48-50 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZL-WDSS-230-1500-750-48-90(50)

Traction motor parameters Motor Power  Motor Voltage Motor speed Motor current Rated torque IP Grade Encoder
Type DC W V RPM A Nm IP Magnetic braiding Resolution ratio
Servo Motor 1500 48 3000 37.4 5 65 Increment 1024
Traction reducer parameters Type X Planetary reducer Steering motor parameters Type DC Servo Motor
Reducer speed ratio i 24 42 Motor Power W 750
Reducer torque Nm 350 400 Motor Voltage V 48
Polyurethane Loaded Kg 1600 Motor speed RPM 3000
Rubber Loaded Kg 1500 Motor current A 19
Braking torque Nm 68.4 119.7 Reducer speed ratio i 35+（100:20）
Actuators torque Nm 3 3 Reducer torque Nm 105
Actuators Voltage V DC24 DC24 IP Grade IP 65
Maximum speed M/min 90.3 51.6 Encoder Magnetic braiding Increment
Traction N 991 1643.5 Resolution ratio 1024
Traction weight reference 1487 2465 Left and right limit IO Always on, always off
Max steering Angle ± 140°
Another Reducer lubrication lubricant （-20°~200°）
Dead-weight Kg About 33

WDSS-250-1200-750-48-95 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing WDSS-250-1200-750-48-55 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WDSS250 Series:
ZL-WDSS-250-1200-7500-48-95(55)
Traction motor parameters Motor Power  Motor Voltage Motor speed Motor current Rated torque IP Grade Encoder
Type DC W V RPM A Nm IP Magnetic braiding Resolution ratio
Servo Motor 1200 48 3000 31.6 5 65 Increment 1024
Traction reducer parameters Type X Planetary reducer Steering motor parameters Type DC Servo Motor
Reducer speed ratio i 24 42 Motor Power W 750
Reducer torque Nm 350 400 Motor Voltage V 48
Polyurethane Loaded Kg 2000 Motor speed RPM 3000
Rubber Loaded Kg 1800 Motor current A 19
Braking torque Nm 68.4 119.7 Reducer speed ratio i 35+（100:20）
Actuators torque Nm 3 3 Reducer torque Nm 105
Actuators Voltage V DC24 DC24 IP Grade IP 65
Maximum speed M/min 98.1 56.1 Encoder Magnetic braiding Increment
Traction N 912 1512 Resolution ratio 1024
Traction weight reference 1368 2268 Left and right limit IO Always on, always off
Max steering Angle ± 140°
Another Reducer lubrication lubricant （-20°~200°）
Dead-weight Kg About 38

WDSS-250-1500-750-48-95 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing WDSS-250-1500-750-48-55 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZL-WDSS-250-1500-750-48-95(55)

Traction motor parameters Motor Power  Motor Voltage Motor speed Motor current Rated torque IP Grade Encoder
Type DC W V RPM A Nm IP Magnetic braiding Resolution ratio
Servo Motor 1500 48 3000 37.4 5 65 Increment 1024
Traction reducer parameters Type X Planetary reducer Steering motor parameters Type DC Servo Motor
Reducer speed ratio i 24 42 Motor Power W 750
Reducer torque Nm 350 400 Motor Voltage V 48
Polyurethane Loaded Kg 2000 Motor speed RPM 3000
Rubber Loaded Kg 1800 Motor current A 19
Braking torque Nm 68.4 119.7 Reducer speed ratio i 35+（100:20）
Actuators torque Nm 3 3 Reducer torque Nm 105
Actuators Voltage V DC24 DC24 IP Grade IP 65
Maximum speed M/min 98.1 56.1 Encoder Magnetic braiding Increment
Traction N 821 1512 Resolution ratio 1024
Traction weight reference 1231 2268 Left and right limit IO Always on, always off
Max steering Angle ± 140°
Another Reducer lubrication lubricant （-20°~200°）
Dead-weight Kg About 38

WDSS-300-1200-750-48-110 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing WDSS-300-1200-750-48-65 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WDSS300 Series
ZL-WDSS-300-1200-750-48-110(65)
Traction motor parameters Motor Power  Motor Voltage Motor speed Motor current Rated torque IP Grade Encoder
Type DC W V RPM A Nm IP Magnetic braiding Resolution ratio
Servo Motor 1200 48 3000 31.6 3.8 65 Increment 1024
Traction reducer parameters Type X Planetary reducer Steering motor parameters Type DC Servo Motor
Reducer speed ratio i 24 42 Motor Power W 750
Reducer torque Nm 350 400 Motor Voltage V 48
Polyurethane Loaded Kg 2500 Motor speed RPM 3000
Rubber Loaded Kg 2400 Motor current A 19
Braking torque Nm 68.4 119.7 Reducer speed ratio i 35+（100:20）
Actuators torque Nm 3 3 Reducer torque Nm 105
Actuators Voltage V DC24 DC24 IP Grade IP 65
Maximum speed M/min 117.8 67.3 Encoder Magnetic braiding Increment
Traction N 578 957.6 Resolution ratio 1024
Traction weight reference 866 1436.4 Left and right limit IO Always on, always off
Max steering Angle ± 140°
Another Reducer lubrication lubricant （-20°~200°）
Dead-weight Kg About 48

 

WDSS-300-1500-750-48-110 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing WDSS-300-1500-750-48-65 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZL-WDSS-300-1500-750-48-110(65)

Traction motor parameters Motor Power  Motor Voltage Motor speed Motor current Rated torque IP Grade Encoder
Type DC W V RPM A Nm IP Magnetic braiding Resolution ratio
Servo Motor 1500 48 3000 37.4 5 65 Increment 1024
Traction reducer parameters Type X Planetary reducer Steering motor parameters Type DC Servo Motor
Reducer speed ratio i 24 42 Motor Power W 750
Reducer torque Nm 350 400 Motor Voltage V 48
Polyurethane Loaded Kg 2500 Motor speed RPM 3000
Rubber Loaded Kg 2400 Motor current A 19
Braking torque Nm 91.2 159.6 Reducer speed ratio i 35+（100:20）
Actuators torque Nm 4 4 Reducer torque Nm 105
Actuators Voltage V DC24 DC24 IP Grade IP 65
Maximum speed M/min 117.8 67.3 Encoder Magnetic braiding Increment
Traction N 760 1260 Resolution ratio 1024
Traction weight reference 1140 1890 Left and right limit IO Always on, always off
Max steering Angle ± 140°
Another Reducer lubrication lubricant （-20°~200°）
Dead-weight Kg About 48

WDSS-300-2000-750-48-110 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing WDSS-300-2000-750-48-65 type horizontal steering wheel design drawing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZL-WDSS-300-2000-750-48-110(65)

Traction motor parameters Motor Power  Motor Voltage Motor speed Motor current Rated torque IP Grade Encoder
Type DC W V RPM A Nm IP Magnetic braiding Resolution ratio
Servo Motor 2000 48 3000 67 7.3 65 Increment 1024
Traction reducer parameters Type X Planetary reducer Steering motor parameters Type DC Servo Motor
Reducer speed ratio i 24 42 Motor Power W 750
Reducer torque Nm 350 400 Motor Voltage V 48
Polyurethane Loaded Kg 2500 Motor speed RPM 3000
Rubber Loaded Kg 2400 Motor current A 19
Braking torque Nm 68.4 119.7 Reducer speed ratio i 35+（100:20）
Actuators torque Nm 3 3 Reducer torque Nm 105
Actuators Voltage V DC24 DC24 IP Grade IP 65
Maximum speed M/min 117.8 67.3 Encoder Magnetic braiding Increment
Traction N 1110 1839.6 Resolution ratio 1024
Traction weight reference 1664 2759.4 Left and right limit IO Always on, always off
Max steering Angle ± 140°
Another Reducer lubrication lubricant （-20°~200°）
Dead-weight Kg About 49

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