Casters

Overview

Industrial Standards for Casters and Wheels

Caster Concepts is a leader in the design and manufacture of heavy duty industrial casters, custom caster solutions, heavy duty industrial wheels and custom wheel solutions. With a long history of quality products and outstanding service, our heavy duty casters provide strength and stability in the most demanding applications conceivable.

The Caster Concepts standard product line includes medium duty casters (< 900 lbs), medium heavy duty casters (900-1500 lbs ), heavy duty casters(1500-4500 lbs ), extra heavy duty casters (5,000-20,000 lbs) and super heavy duty casters (> 20,000 lbs ). Starting with correct series of caster is a key first step to assuring a caster that will not only safely carry the designated load while providing value over a significant life time.

Caster Wheels

Once you have located a series swivel section that will fit your application, the next step is to decide on the wheel that will provide the service level needed. As you look at wheels that may fit your application the first consideration is the wheel must carry the load that the caster is designed to carry. Next the wheel must be able to function in the environment that will be prevalent in the application and lastly the bearing in the wheel must also carry the designed load and function efficiently in the working environment.

Factors that must be considered when selecting a wheel:

• Is the application manual or power driven application?
• What is the speed of the application?
• What are the floor conditions or track conditions/do you want to protect the floor or track?
• What are the temperature ranges within the application?
• Is there any presence of any chemicals or solvents?
• Are ergonomics a consideration in the application?

Caster Bearings

When considering bearing you will want to consider:

• Is the application manual or powered application?
• Is “shock loading” apt to be present in the application?
• Are ergonomics a consideration in the application?

Caster Options

Next you will want to consider options that may be needed in the application of the caster. Options may be for the purpose of operational efficiency or they may be in consideration of safety issues. Given a thoughtful approach of available options will be a key to getting a caster that will fit all your needs.

Surface finish is also a consideration. The most common standard finish is a type of plating, either clear zinc or gold dichromate. Caster Concepts also offers a wet paint finish or a powder coated finish for an outstanding appearance. Protect your investment with the correct finish.

Caster Applications

When your application is unique and your needs must be met there are always alternatives at Caster Concepts. We are able to meet not only your “wants” but also your “needs” when it comes to heavy duty industrial casters. If you cannot find EXACTLY what you want you have the following options:

• Contact our technical sales staff at customercentral@casterconcepts.com for assistance in meeting your needs
• Click on the , Online Chat function for immediate assistance from the technical sales staff
• Click on the only Custom Caster Configurator available in the industry and design from your own desk the caster that meets all your needs. Submit your design for review and the technical staff with contact you for a engineering review of your design.

We are determined to make sure your investment provides a long term ROI for you and whatever your caster needs may be.

Para más información o un presupuesto, por favor comuníquese con nosotros en customercentral@casterconcepts.com o llámenos al 517-629-8838.