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Threaded Stem Casters vs Expanding Adapter Casters
Casters are available in different styles, two of the most common being threaded stem and expanding adapter. Both styles consist of a wheel assembly, and they are both designed for use on the bottom of objects. You can install on … Read More
What Is Caster Load Height and Why Is It Important?
You can’t ignore load height when shopping for casters. Whether you’re planning to install them on the bottom of a cart, toolbox, chair or any other object, you’ll need to consider the casters’ load height. Casters, of course, are undriven … Read More
Choosing the Right Wheel Bearing for Casters
You can’t ignore the bearing type when choosing casters. Whether stem or top plate, all casters have a bearing. The bearing is the assembly that connects the wheel to the axle. Without a bearing, there wouldn’t be anything to hold … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Pneumatic Casters
When shopping for casters, you may come across pneumatic casters. They’ve become a popular alternative to traditional casters. With their pneumatic operation, they can absorb shock while subsequently protecting the objects with which they are used from damage. For a … Read More
How to Prevent Caster Flutter
Casters offer an unparalleled level of convenience when compared to traditional wheels. Consisting of wheels attached to or embedded inside of a frame, they are used to move objects. You can find casters on chairs, furniture, medical equipment and even … Read More
5 Tips on How to Maintain Casters
Casters make it easy to move machines, workholding benches, tables and other objects. You can install a set of casters on the bottom of an object, after which you can roll it to a different area. Casters, however, require maintenance. … Read More
Wheels vs Casters: What’s the Difference?
You may be asking yourself, “What is a caster?”, is it just an industry term? The terms “wheels” and “casters” are often used interchangeably to describe rolling devices leading to many people assuming they are the same thing. While wheels … Read More