What is heavy duty casters?
Heavy duty casters are designed with a kingpin in the swivel with a double row ball bearing for smooth turning. This series features 3″ wide wheels increasing the load capacities on these casters. Casters come in swivel, rigid, and brake casters. Load capacities range from 750 to 2400 lbs per caster.
What height do casters add?
If a table has a standard foot, it is highly suggested to add the smaller casters since they add between 1-3/8 inches and two inches of table height.
Are bigger casters better?
Bigger wheel size will convey loads/goods faster and cover more grounds compared to smaller caster wheel size. They also have more strength to carry heavier loads and handle larger weights. Casters with larger wheel sizes are often used for heavy-duty purposes where heavy loads need to be transported every time.
How much weight can 4 casters hold?
Using 80 pounds, a four caster chair can hold a dynamic load of 320 pounds, but a five caster chair can hold a dynamic load of 400. The additional 80 pounds of load is 25% of the 320 pounds that the four caster chair can hold, so the five caster chair can hold 25% more load.
What are heavy duty wheels?
Definition of heavy duty wheels Heavy duty wheels are used for applications with heavy loads and/or higher travelling speeds. Heavy duty wheels feature a particularly stable design. For applications with high loads, the wheels are available in a very strong welded steel construction.
How tall are castor wheels?
All of these casters are between 1.3” and 4” in height, hold the maximum weight capacities of their class and are available for purchase right here on Caster Connection’s website.
Are larger wheels easier to push?
The equations of motion for casters show that the force required to push the caster goes down as wheel diameter increases. In other words: the bigger the wheel, the easier it is to push the caster forward.
How much weight can castors take?
Light duty casters are for loads of up to 500 lbs. Medium duty casters are for weights of between 501 and 2,000 lbs. And heavy duty casters are for weights of more than 2,000 lbs. Just remember that casters are rated for the weight capacity of each caster, whether swivel or rigid, and not for the entire set of casters.
How much weight can 6 caster wheels hold?
Wheel Diameter – In general, caster wheels can support more weight as their diameter becomes larger. Let’s look at Colson’s Moldon Polyurethane wheel on a cast iron core, for example. A 6” diameter wheel has a load capacity of 2,000 lbs.
What is an adjustable leveling caster?
The line of adjustable leveling casters is ideal for applications where absolute positioning is required. These die cast aluminum casters come with an adjustable rubber pad to raise the caster from a flat surface.
How do you use a hydraulic lift caster?
Hydraulic lift casters allow you to move heavy equipment, then set it in place on leveling feet. To use, mount the casters and pump on T-slotted framing and connect the casters to the pump with the included tubing. Use the hand crank to raise and lower the casters. For Rail Ht.
What are the advantages of a swivel caster?
Casters with 304 stainless steel frame offer good corrosion resistance. Ball bearings provide smooth swiveling. Double-ball bearings swivel more smoothly than ball bearings. Kingpinless swivel construction distributes impact better than standard kingpin casters, enabling smooth swiveling and extending service life.
What are the different types of caster wheels?
Casters have sealed double-ball bearings for the smoothest swiveling and protection from dust and debris. Phenolic wheels are nonmarking and perform well at high temperatures. They roll best on smooth surfaces. Polyurethane wheels combine the abrasion resistance of plastic with the shock-absorbing qualities of rubber.