Casters Rollability Chart
Sustained Rolling Force is the number of pounds of force that needs to be applied to keep the unit rolling. Breakaway Force is the number of pounds of force that needs to be applied to start the unit rolling.
Rollability Chart
| Wheel Type | Water | Steam | Mild Chem- icals |
Oil/ Grease | Metal Chips | High Heat >+250°F | Cold -20°F | Animal Fats | Noise Reduction | Floor Protect | Shock Absorption |
| CUSHION SOLID RUBBER |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| HARD SOLID RUBBER |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| WELDED DISC RUBBER |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| WELDED DISC POLYURETHANE |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| ADVANTAGE TPR (INCLUDING HEAT / HEALTH) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| HIGH MODULUS RUBBER |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| FULL PNEUMATIC RUBBER |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| POLYOLEFIN TRITON |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| HI-TEMP RESIN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| POLYLOC/ MAGNUM POLYURETHANE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| SOLID ELASTOMER | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| MOLDON RUBBER ALUMINUM CORE |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| MOLDON POLYURETHANE ALUMINUM CORE |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| MOLDON RUBBER / CAST IRON CORE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| MOLDON POLYURETHANE / CAST IRON CORE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| PHENOLIC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| CAST IRON/DUCTILE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| V-GROOVE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Wheel Size & Forces
| Wheel Type | Wheel Size | Sustained Rolling Force | Breakaway Force | |
| Advanced Elastomer | AE | 6x2 | 3.5 | 7 |
| Polyolefin | PBPW | 6x2 | 3.4 | 6.8 |
| Hard Rubber | HR | 6x2 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Phenolic Resin | PH | 6x2 | 1 | 2 |
| Reinforced Thermoplastic | RT | 6x2 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Cast Iron | SS | 6x2 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| V-Grooved | VG | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| FW Flanged | FW | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Grey Iron | Gl | 6x2 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Heavy Duty Ductile Iron | HO | 6x2 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Forged Steel | FS | 6x2 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Full-Pnuematic Wheel Assemblies | PN | 6x2 | 6.5 | 13 |
| Semi-Pnuematic Wheels | SN | 6x2 | 6 | 12 |
| Soft Rubber | SR | 6x2 | 12 | 24 |
| Mold-On Rubber | MR | 6x2 | 11.2 | 22.4 |
| Solid Urethane | SP | 6x2 | 9.5 | 19 |
| Polyurethane Iron Core | PI | 6x2 | 6.2 | 13.5 |
| Polyurethane Severe Duty | PS | 6x2 | 7 | 14 |
| Solid Urethane | KJ | 6x2 | 5.1 | 10.2 |
| Polyurethane on Polyolefin | PP | 6x2 | 7.2 | 14.4 |
| Polyurethane Aluminum Core | PA | 6x2 | 6.5 | 13 |
Note: Based on 500 lbs. per wheel. Wheels have roller bearings.
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