C Groove Track Wheels

C Groove Wheels

C Groove Wheels are designed to run on a round track. Similar to V Groove Wheels, one benefit is that the track is inexpensive, easy to fix to the ground, and is not a hazard to vehicles.

A sliding gate tracks and wheels are a common example of C Groove wheels in use.

The Groove Radius should be slightly bigger than the track itself, to avoid the track pinching on the outer edges of the wheel and riding higher than intended. One example of this is the CG560, with a groove radius is R 10.5mm, and the track is 20mm in diameter.

The depth of engagement varies by design, most applications will have the lateral movement limited elsewhere (such as a sliding gate with guide rollers at the top). For this application, a depth of approx 25% of the diameter of the track is acceptable. For heavier duty applications this may go up to 30% or 40%.