Selection of casters: from the use, load-bearing and material of three perspectives

Casters, a seemingly simple component, actually play an indispensable role in life. From factory machinery to furniture equipment, to supermarket trolleys and medical beds, can see its figure. But how to choose the right caster according to the actual needs? The following three aspects for you to answer.

First, clear use for Caster Applications

1. Industrial use: used in factories or mechanical equipment, focusing on load-bearing, can choose heavy-duty casters.
2. Furniture use: for office equipment or furniture, focusing on aesthetics, can choose PP (polypropylene) wheel or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) wheel.
3. Supermarket use: used for shelves or shopping carts, requires flexibility, can choose light casters.
4. Medical applications: for hospital beds or trolleys, focusing on silence and corrosion resistance, rubber wheels can be used.

Second, consider the load-bearing

1. Heavy duty casters: 220-610kg, suitable for heavy machinery.
2. Medium-sized casters: 100-190kg, suitable for general equipment.
3. Light casters: 10-100kg, suitable for lightweight items.
Note: The size of casters is not the bigger the better, but also need to consider the bracket thickness, bearings and other factors.

Choosing the right material

1. PP (polypropylene) wheel: wear-resistant, impact-resistant, suitable for a variety of environments.
2. Polyurethane wheel: slightly soft, but less noise.
3. Rubber wheel: soft, low noise, protect the floor.
4. TPR wheel: soft, low noise, similar to rubber.
5. Nylon wheel: wear-resistant, high load-bearing.
In addition, special environments (such as laboratories, high temperature, humidity, etc.) need to pass the relevant tests before use.