How does the Wanzl SoftDrive wheel work?
The innovation: The elastomer element works as suspension on bumpy surfaces. Vibration is absorbed and its transmission to the framework is reduced considerably. The result is a very low noise generation level of the trolley when it is in use. International patent application WO 02/092362
Truck in city Car in city Typewriter
• Damping element made
Radio and TV; room volume
of elastomer
Shopping trolley with SoftDrive wheels
• Rubber tread • Plastic deflection ring • Maintenance free
Shopping trolley
permanent lubrication
Shopping trolley
• Ball bearing with
Jet plane take-off Pneumatic drill
Wanzl wheel
Background noise in home Whispering Ticking of grandfather clock Rustling leaves
With the new Wanzl SoftDrive wheels shopping trolleys are as quiet as never before.
Germany: Wanzl Metallwarenfabrik GmbH Bubesheimer Str. 4 · 89340 Leipheim Tel. +49 (0) 82 21 / 729-0 · Fax +49 (0) 82 21 / 729-110 E-Mail info@wanzl.de · www.wanzl.com Great Britain: Wanzl Ltd. Europa House · Heatcote Lane · Warwick CV 34 6 SP Tel. +44 (0) 1926 / 45 19 51 · Fax +44 (0) 1926 / 45 19 52 E-Mail enquiries@wanzl.co.uk · www.wanzl.com Australia: Wanzl Australia Pty Ltd. 97 Highbury Road · BURWOOD VIC 3125 Tel. 0061 / 3 / 9808 2299 · Fax 0061 / 3 / 9808 2266 E-Mail jleroy@wanzl.com.au · www.wanzl.com
SoftDrive Life is becoming increasingly louder and more hectic ...
Prospekt-Nr. 713/03-GB
• Single-section fork
Appel · 04/2004 · All dimensions in mm. Stated dimensions approximate, design subject to change, colours similar to RAL. © Copyright by Wanzl
• Wheels ø 125 mm
Quiet: The Wanzl SoftDrive wheel in comparison Noise source
Technical Specifications
... and shopping more relaxed and quiet!
Gentle transport
4 shopping trolleys only
The high pushing comfort with the new SoftDrive wheels is noticeable on all surfaces - and especially on rough areas and
If you combat noise, you will enhance your customers' shopping pleasure. Wanzl wheels with the innovative SoftDrive technology lower noise levels in markets considerably.
58dB(A)!
bumpy floors. With the comfortable suspension all impact is effectively absorbed and muffled so that fragile and sensitive goods are more effectively protected during transport.
The silent revolution: Protective transport for sensitive goods
1 shopping trolley with standard wheels is as loud ....
…. as 4 shopping trolleys with SoftDrive wheels combined!
Pleasant smoothness The new SoftDrive technology
• Ideal for markets in residential areas
is a sensational innovation. With the integration of an elastic moulded part any floor
• Pleasant smoothness
bumps or vibrations are only transmitted to the frame to a
• High degree of pushing comfort
very muffled extent so that the shopping trolley runs much more smoothly and quietly. An accommodating service for a new shopping dimension and more customer loyalty.
• Gentle transport
Wanzl wheel
SoftDrive For all surfaces
... and shopping more relaxed and quiet!
Gentle transport
4 shopping trolleys only
The high pushing comfort with the new SoftDrive wheels is noticeable on all surfaces - and especially on rough areas and
If you combat noise, you will enhance your customers' shopping pleasure. Wanzl wheels with the innovative SoftDrive technology lower noise levels in markets considerably.
58dB(A)!
bumpy floors. With the comfortable suspension all impact is effectively absorbed and muffled so that fragile and sensitive goods are more effectively protected during transport.
The silent revolution: Protective transport for sensitive goods
1 shopping trolley with standard wheels is as loud ....
…. as 4 shopping trolleys with SoftDrive wheels combined!
Pleasant smoothness The new SoftDrive technology
• Ideal for markets in residential areas
is a sensational innovation. With the integration of an elastic moulded part any floor
• Pleasant smoothness
bumps or vibrations are only transmitted to the frame to a
• High degree of pushing comfort
very muffled extent so that the shopping trolley runs much more smoothly and quietly. An accommodating service for a new shopping dimension and more customer loyalty.
• Gentle transport
Wanzl wheel
SoftDrive For all surfaces
How does the Wanzl SoftDrive wheel work?
The innovation: The elastomer element works as suspension on bumpy surfaces. Vibration is absorbed and its transmission to the framework is reduced considerably. The result is a very low noise generation level of the trolley when it is in use. International patent application WO 02/092362
Truck in city Car in city Typewriter
• Damping element made
Radio and TV; room volume
of elastomer
Shopping trolley with SoftDrive wheels
• Rubber tread • Plastic deflection ring • Maintenance free
Shopping trolley
permanent lubrication
Shopping trolley
• Ball bearing with
Jet plane take-off Pneumatic drill
Wanzl wheel
Background noise in home Whispering Ticking of grandfather clock Rustling leaves
With the new Wanzl SoftDrive wheels shopping trolleys are as quiet as never before.
Germany: Wanzl Metallwarenfabrik GmbH Bubesheimer Str. 4 · 89340 Leipheim Tel. +49 (0) 82 21 / 729-0 · Fax +49 (0) 82 21 / 729-110 E-Mail info@wanzl.de · www.wanzl.com Great Britain: Wanzl Ltd. Europa House · Heatcote Lane · Warwick CV 34 6 SP Tel. +44 (0) 1926 / 45 19 51 · Fax +44 (0) 1926 / 45 19 52 E-Mail enquiries@wanzl.co.uk · www.wanzl.com Australia: Wanzl Australia Pty Ltd. 97 Highbury Road · BURWOOD VIC 3125 Tel. 0061 / 3 / 9808 2299 · Fax 0061 / 3 / 9808 2266 E-Mail jleroy@wanzl.com.au · www.wanzl.com
SoftDrive Life is becoming increasingly louder and more hectic ...
Prospekt-Nr. 713/03-GB
• Single-section fork
Appel · 04/2004 · All dimensions in mm. Stated dimensions approximate, design subject to change, colours similar to RAL. © Copyright by Wanzl
• Wheels ø 125 mm
Quiet: The Wanzl SoftDrive wheel in comparison Noise source
Technical Specifications