Category Archives: Caster Tips

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 …

The overall height (a.k.a. load height) on a caster is the distance from the top of the caster to the bottom of the wheel. In other words, this is the length from the ground to where the unit sits once …

Mesh, canvas, vinyl and polyethylene are all common materials a mobile laundry or mail cart can be fabricated out of. These quality materials provide for quality trucks and baskets which can be ubiquitous in laundries, hospitals, textile mills, garment plants …

Medical Casters come in a technical variety that keep healthcare operations moving during their busy and fast paced days & nights. Medical casters need to adhere to the strict requirements of being clean, quiet, smooth rolling and easy to push/pull. …

Ergonomics are critical in many caster and wheel applications. Reducing the push/pull force that is required to move a cart or object is the most important aspect of ergonomic performance when manually moving a cart. The weight load of the …

A flat spot on your wheel tread can form when the wheel is loaded in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Soft rubber and polyurethane are the wheel materials where flat spotting most often occurs. There is a chance …

“Metric applications are bigger than you think.” This is a line that was spoken in a conversation at The Caster Guy office recently and it is a statement which is absolutely true. Metric caster applications are bigger than you think. …

The swivel section on a swivel caster is the point at which failure most often occurs. We call this part of the caster the “Swivel Raceway”. This section on the caster is exposed to torque and stress which can cause …

Reducing costs is imperative in every business and is something that can be applied in many areas of a business. Cutting production costs, using efficient time strategies, lowering financial expenditures, reducing supply expenses… to name a few. For the purpose of this discussion, reducing …