Category Archives: Caster Tips

Some casters are easier to roll than others. Whether you’re planning to use them on a cart, chair, toolbox or any other object, you should consider their rollability. Rollability represents the ease at which a caster rolls. Here are six …

When it comes to casters, choosing the right diameter can make all the difference. The size of the caster affects everything from stability to maneuverability, and it’s important to choose a diameter that suits your needs. In this article, we’ll …

If you’re in the market for caster wheels, one of the most important factors to consider is the finish. Caster finishes not only affect the aesthetic appeal of your wheels but also determine how durable they will be. With so …

Thread guards can protect casters from loose threads, fibers and other forms of debris. All casters feature an undriven wheel. When mounted on the bottom of an object, you can use casters to roll and move the object. Loose threads, …

If you’ve ever moved heavy equipment or furniture, you know how important it is to have the right caster treads. A good caster tread can make all the difference in terms of ease of movement, stability, and durability. But with …

When your business needs a unique caster solution, specialty casters, also known as specialty wheels, may be the caster category that you need to look in to. Specialty casters or wheels, unlike regular casters or wheels, are made for a …

Many of our customers often ask if spring loaded casters are the right fit for their application. We put together this quick guide to help! Bryce Anderson of Garland’s Inc. Material Handling Products is here to help you understand more …

What is a hand truck? A hand truck is a two-wheeled and upright piece of equipment that can also include additional wheels to convert to a flat, rolling carrier when necessary. It is used to carry up to a few hundred …

A common question we get asked a lot is whether or not stainless steel should be used rather than zinc plated steel. Both of these rig materials serve their purpose but vary from each other significantly. Stainless steel casters are …

Selling casters over the phone can be tricky especially when you don’t know exactly what stem you have and what size it is. Typically you have three different stem options when it comes to casters, see below for the following …

Casters play an essential role in industrial equipment, carts, and other machinery that require easy mobility. Casters come in various sizes, shapes, materials, and durometers. Durometer is the measure of hardness or softness of a caster’s wheel. The right durometer …

Are you interested in adding ergonomic casters to your business? Whether you’re in the foodservice industry, the cannabis industry, or another business industry, casters are a part of your everyday life and workflow. They may be overlooked as an integral …