Category: Caster Wheels

Caster Concepts’ casters for AGVs (automated guided vehicles) offer a number of advantages, including maneuverability, durability, and ease of maintenance … AGV Casters Deliver 50% Longer Run Time To Carry Heavier Loads Longer.

A question that gets asked around here is, “what makes a high-performance polyurethane tire (HPPT), high performance?” When looking at … What makes High Performance Polyurethane (HPPT) High Performance?

Caster wheel flat spotting is a common problem for heavyweight applications, where the weight of the load causes the wheel … How To Prevent Caster Wheel Flat Spotting On Heavy Weight Applications

Following up with the second portion of caster terminology, Part 2 will talk about the wheel and its associated terms. … Caster Terminology Part II. The Wheel

Industrial Caster Excellence Getting the performance and longevity out of an industrial caster largely depends upon three key design choices. … Three key factors determine the perfect caster and wheel design.

Causes of Polyurethane Wheel Failure Polyurethane wheels have a variety of uses and applications, from industrial and commercial environments to … Avoiding the Causes of Polyurethane Failure in a Caster Wheel.

  We often hear from consumers who have a vexing challenge to solve: How do I extend the life of … How Can I Maximize the Life of My Industrial Caster Wheels?

Pushing tire materials beyond their limits causes wheel failure. In the heavy duty caster world, polyurethane is one of the … What causes my heavy duty polyurethane wheels to chunk out or melt?

The first of a three-part series covering the different words and terms of a caster. In the caster industry, there … Caster Terminology Part I: The Rig

The caster that fails the most (regardless of manufacturer) is the under-specified caster. This failure usually results from not taking … What is the Caster that Fails the Most?

The predominant mechanism leading to bond failure on casters is excessive heat. For polyurethane thin-treaded wheels, the prominent mode of … Predictive Product Failure Model for Polyurethane Treaded Wheels Based on Load and Speeds

The answer depends on what type of debris your casters are dealing with. In many different sectors of manufacturing, debris … How do I stop my caster wheels from picking up debris?