Category Archives: Caster Tips

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 …

V-Groove Wheels

V-Groove wheels are uniquely designed to help you keep your weight loads rolling along a certain path in applications where precision accuracy is required. V-Groove wheels are engineered for track or floor operation on inverted angle iron track in production lines. These …

Sintered Iron Wheels

Sintered Iron Wheels are strong, durable and highly resistant to abuse in tough environments. These little wheels are great for lighter duty applications that require a tough and durable wheel to hold up to abuse. Sintered Iron wheels are made by compressing …

Rubber on Iron Wheels

Moldon Rubber Wheels (aka – Rubber on Iron) are a dynamic and durable wheel offering which are a great fit for many applications. These wheels are designed with a Moldon Rubber tread bonded to a cast iron core. The soft …

Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheels

Polyurethane on Polyolefin wheels are a popular non-marking choice in countless industrial and specialized environments. These wheels are composed of injection molded polyurethane treads which are mechanically bonded to a polyolefin core. The polyurethane tread is molded in around and through …