Category Archives: Caster Tips

What to Know About Hand Trucks

There’s no easier or convenient way to move heavy loads in and around the workplace than by using a quality hand truck. Also known as a box cart, it consists of an L-shaped frame with a flat and wheeled base. …

How to Stop Caster Flutter

Casters offer an unparalleled level of convenience when compared to traditional wheels. Consisting of wheels attached to or embedded inside of a frame, they are used to move heavy objects. You can find casters on chairs, furniture, medical equipment and …

Exploring the Parts of a Hand Truck

Hand trucks offer an easier and more ergonomic way to transport objects. Rather than carrying the objects by hand, you can place them on a hand truck. Not to be confused with a dolly, it can lower your risk of …

The Benefits of Plate Casters

If you’re planning to buy casters, you might be wondering whether plate casters are the right choice. Also known as plate-mount casters, they consist of a top plate, axle and a wheel. They don’t have a stem. Rather, the top …

Swivel Casters: Should You Choose Kingpin or Kingpinless?

When shopping for swivel casters, you may come across kingpin and kingpinless. Swivel casters, of course, are characterized by their ability to rotate in a full 360 degrees. Some casters can only roll forward and backward, but swivel casters can …

Caster Parts Definitions & Nomenclature

Axel Nut The nut on the side of the leg that holds the thrust washers, spanner bushings, and bolt or lube axles together. Bolt Hole Spacing Bolt hole spacing is the distance measured from the center of the bolt hole …

6 Essential Hand Truck Safety Tips

Hand trucks are a simple and convenient way to move heavy loads. Also known as hand carts, they consist of an L-shaped frame with a flat base at the bottom and a pair of handles at the top. You can …

What Are Caster Pads and How Do They Work?

Replacing casters isn’t always easy. Casters are often secured to the bottom of objects with a set of bolts. You’ll have to remove the old casters by loosening these bolts, after which you can replace them with new casters. If …

Why Choose Pneumatic Casters?

When shopping for casters, you will most certainly see pneumatic casters. They are a popular alternative to traditional casters. With their pneumatic operation, they can absorb shock while also protecting the objects with which they are used from damage. Keep …

Polyurethane on Aluminum Wheels

Orange, donut tread, poly on aluminum, maintenance-free casters are an excellent solution for many different applications where ergonomics are important. Not only are these casters stylish and sleek looking. They are ergonomically designed and economically priced. Here at The Caster …

Ball Bearings

Ball bearings are the perfect way to increase the rolling performance of your casters and wheels. Not only do they improve the rolling capabilities of your wheels but they also make them maintenance free. Ball bearings are sealed and do not …

White Nylon Wheels

White Nylon Wheels are molded into a solid wheel base which is incredibly durable and resilient in difficult environments. White Nylon wheels are commonly used in food processing, meat packing, poultry plant and pharmaceutical environments. These wheels are steam cleanable and …