Reliable Mobility for Sweepers in Extreme Operating Conditions

Holms Attachments AB develops and manufactures high-quality attachments for professional road maintenance. The Swedish manufacturer’s machines are used worldwide by municipalities, road operators, and service companies and must function reliably even under the most demanding conditions.

Sweepers are subjected to considerable stress during daily operation. Whether for street cleaning or maintenance work—the components used must continuously withstand heavy impacts, vibrations, and fluctuating loads. At the same time, the machines move across a wide variety of surfaces and are constantly exposed to dirt, dust, moisture, and extreme temperature fluctuations. In the course of developing a new generation of sweepers, Holms sought a particularly durable caster solution that would meet these requirements over the long term. The standard design used previously was increasingly reaching its limits under the high dynamic loads. In particular, uneven surfaces, curbs, and intensive operating cycles led to increased wear and rising maintenance costs.

To meet the demanding operating conditions, Blickle recommended the LS-VLE 257K heavy-duty swivel Caster from its standard range. The combination of the welded LS heavy-duty fork and the proven VLE wheel proved to be the optimal solution for the high dynamic loads encountered in street maintenance. The robust welded steel construction of the LS fork with a reinforced fork head offers high stability and operational reliability. The VLE wheel features a super-elastic solid rubber tire with an abrasion-resistant two-component tread. In addition to its high resistance to mechanical stress, it impresses with its puncture-proof and maintenance-free design. Furthermore, the tire’s elasticity ensures effective shock absorption. This protects both the machine and its components while simultaneously improving handling characteristics in daily use.

With the LS-VLE 257K, Holms was able to sustainably increase the reliability and performance of its sweepers. For operators, this means lower maintenance and repair costs, reduced downtime, and greater operational reliability in daily use. At the same time, users benefit from improved driving comfort and more precise machine control. With the LS-VLE 257K, Blickle delivers a cost-effective and durable solution for the high demands of modern sweeper and road maintenance machines—thereby creating sustainable added value for manufacturers, operators, and users alike.