A Caster or castor is a kind of wheel made intended for mounting at the bottom of a large object. This is for the purpose of making the object movable at the desired space. It is used in chairs, tables, cabinets, material handling equipment, carts and others. Casters are available in different sizes. It is … Read more
So you have done your math and figured out the weight for the caster capacity. You have figured out, somewhat (and you’ll find out why I say somewhat in a few more lines) what type of material you need for your caster. You have also decided upon the type of swivel bearing you want. Now … Read more
Now that you have an idea of what type of casters and wheels you will be needing to figure out a few more things. Swivel ball bearing types make a big impact regarding maneuverability. When swiveling efficiency is not so important and infrequently needed, single ball bearing casters will do the job for you. Single ball … Read more
With so many casters and wheels options available, it can be quite the challenge to make a selection for your application. Let’s cover the first few important steps prior to purchasing casters for your application. First and foremost is Caster Capacity. The caster capacity is the total weight an individual caster can support. In order … Read more
So you are about to make a dollie and are having a tough time deciding on the right casters and wheels. Now don’t go off and grab just any set of casters that you may find. Before you make your decision you need to figure out the specifics as to what the dollie will be mainly … Read more
