Category Archives: Caster Tips

One of the hardest, strongest and toughest wheels in the industry is a High Impact Polymer Wheel. These wheels are the definition of heavy duty and are seemingly indestructible. HI Polymer wheels are compression molded and then machined giving them added …

A Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel (a.k.a. TPR Wheel), is a soft tread wheel that is manufactured out of a chemically bonded rubber on a polyolefin core which has an operating temperature range of -40 F to +180 F. TPR wheels provide …

Arbco Black Phenolic wheels are a staple in the caster and wheel industry. These caster wheels are designed for heavy abuse and high exposure to wear and tear. Phenolic Wheels are lightweight and easy to roll under heavy loads without …

Solid polyurethane wheels are fantastic solutions for heavy wash-down and food grade environments. The solid polyurethane wheel provides a one piece molded solution which eliminates the issues of tread bond failures. Solid polyurethane wheels are high-strength and hi-impact resistant making …

Caster Kits and Replacement Caster Kits make it easier for you to order the casters you need for your project. Sometimes you will come across the need to replace one single caster but more often than not, you will need …

If you are in the caster industry, it is easy to get excited about casters & wheels and to think that they are very exciting and cool. If you are not in the caster industry, it is NOT… Casters and …

According to Wikipedia, Scaffolding (also called scaffold or staging), is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man-made structures. Scaffolds are widely …

Replacement casters on this and replacement casters for that… Plate casters, stem casters, hallow kingpin casters, we could name them all and at some point they all need to be replaced. When it comes to casters and wheels, they all …

Twin wheel casters are iconic in the caster industry. They are a staple on office chairs and classroom equipment and are easily what comes to mind when the word “caster” is mentioned. Twin wheel casters can be referred to as …

Using a directional lock or total lock on your casters can be ideal in many applications. The directional lock provides the ability to swivel any of your casters and then lock them into a rigid position when desired to help …

Glass manufacturing facilities use countless amounts of casters and wheels. On glass manufacturing equipment there are a myriad of wheels, rollers and belts which guide the glass panels through all the stages required to produce the glass. There are also what …

If you have the need to protect valuable cargo, reduce cargo vibrations or protect your floors better, a spring loaded caster might be a great option for you. Spring loaded casters are intended to protect delicate cargo by reducing shock …