how to choose the right caster wheels - part 2

Now, you already know what type of casters you still need to figure out.
The type of rotating ball bearing has a great impact on operability.
When the rotation efficiency is not so important and it is not often needed, the single bearing casters will do the work for you.
The single ball bearing casters feature a row of steel balls in a molded track.
When operability is the key to your application, you need double ball bearing casters.
Double ball bearing casters are the most commonly used rotary bearing casters, which can make the rotation smoother and quieter.
They are made up of large-diameter upper runways, which distribute loads when the lower runways with smaller diameter rotate.
Now it starts braking and locking options.
Do you need a brake or a lock?
If so, there are three types to choose from.
The total Lock Brake has 1 feet operating pedals that can push the face wheel brake and lock the rotation at any time of your choice.
The swivel lock has a manual lever that locks every 90 degrees to prevent the casters from spinning.
The remaining option is a face wheel brake consisting of 1 feet operating levers that push the brake pads onto the wheel tread to prevent any rolling.
So you have done the math and calculated the weight of the caster capacity.
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What type of material do you need for your casters.
You also decide the type of rotary bearing you want.
Here comes the curve ball!
Certain types of casters material do certain things.
We have learned that some will damage some surfaces, such as iron or half.
Steel has great potential to mark hardwood floors, tear carpets and debris, crack or crush tiles.
So what are the features and advantages of some of the caster materials that we have discussed.
Wheel casters
It has a better impact strength of 200% compared to the standard rubber wheel and has self-lubrication.
The thermo-plastic rubber casters are non-marked soft-padded casters that surround a solid polypropylene hub. Hi-
Tech polyurethane casters are resistant to most solvents, chemicals, acids and water. They have non-marking treads.
Pneumatic casters are filled with air and roll better when encountering uneven surfaces.
But keep in mind that if the load is usually heavy, you will need to reconfigure the number of Casters used for your application unless you choose a larger pneumatic caster such as the 8 \"to 10\" wheel.
Now, when you see stainless steel casters, remember that they refer not to the actual wheels, but to the installation, rotation, and connection.
Stainless steel casters are mainly used in wet or corrosive environments such as hospitals, laboratories, food processing plants.
I hope this helps you to choose casters.
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