Casters

Rubber and polyurethane are two of the most common materials from which caster wheels are made. Rubber is an elastic material consisting of long-chain polymers, whereas polyurethane is a synthetic polymer consisting of carbamate links. So, how do rubber and … Read More

Swivel casters offer an unparalleled level of maneuverability when compared to rigid casters. They aren’t limited to forward and backward movement. Whether kingpin or kingpinless, all swivel casters can turn in a complete 360-degree angle. Some swivel casters, however, have … Read More

Swivel casters offer a superior level of maneuverability when compared to their rigid counterparts. They are characterized by the presence of a swivel mechanism between the wheel and the mounting stem or plate. While rigid casters can only roll forward … Read More

When installing casters, you might be wondering if you can mix rigid and swivel casters. There are two primary types of casters: rigid and swivel. Rigid casters are characterized by a fixed direction of mobility, meaning they can only roll … Read More

Bearings play an important role in casters. Regardless of material, all casters consist of a wheel and a housing unit. The housing unit is mounted to the bottom of an object, such as a chair or cart, to provide mobility. … Read More

Polyurethane wheels are a popular choice for commercial, as well as consumer, casters. A type of synthetic material, polyurethane consists of organic compounds — polyols and diisocyanates — joined by carbamate or urethane links. This unique composition distinguishes it from plain … Read More

You can’t choose the perfect set of casters without considering their load capacity. Casters, of course, are wheels with a mountable frame. They are commonly installed on the bottom of chairs, carts, toolboxes, tables, medical equipment and other objects to … Read More