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When you need new casters, you are looking for more than just a wheel. You are looking for a tool that is dependable and works the way you need it to. Casters have become such and important and ingrained part o our daily lives, and many of us never even give them a second thought. To this end, there are several things that should be taken into account when you need casters for your business, office, or home.
Weight
The weight of the load to be carried is very important in choosing the perfect caster. Generally, the more weight you have on your loads, the larger the caster you are going to need. The easy way to determine the maximum weight of your casters is to multiply the capacity of each caster by the total number of casters to be used. This final number is your total weight and must be larger than your load weight. Be careful when looking at capacity ratings on some casters. These ratings were made using tests under much more ideal conditions than you will generally come across. It may be better to go slightly higher than what you expect to use.
Type of Flooring
Where your new casters will be rolling around will also play an important role in their dependability. If you will be working on smoother flooring free of spills and other obstacles, you may be able to get away with a smaller caster. If carpeting is present, you will want to make sure your new casters do not snag or rip up carpeting.
Another factor to look at with regards to flooring is damage to the floor. In warehouses and other businesses where concrete floors are more normal, a hard caster would be the better choice. Hard casters can scratch softer flooring types such as wood, but that concern is not as great with concrete. For wood floors, you may want to look at softer casters made with rubber. These casters cannot handle as heavy of loads, but they are much less likely to damage your flooring.
Work Environment
The area around your casters should be considered. In places where chemicals, steam, oil, animals fats, and other spills are present, stainless steel or even plastic casters should be considered.
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