Wednesday 18 November 2015

Factors To Consider When Picking Heavy Duty Casters

By Mattie Knight


The kind of wheels and casters are installed on an equipment affect its productivity and that of the person using it. One can maximize productivity and long term income while earning the highest return on investment if the right heavy duty casters are selected. As such, time should be taken out to select the best caster to install. There are a few factors that need to be considered when making a choice and this article will highlight the most important ones.

Expected load per caster should be the first calculation to make. This load should be exceeded by a minimum of thirty percent for the gadget to be applied safely. The weight per caster can be got by dividing the maximum weight the vehicle will ever support by number of wheels minus one. It is assumed that no floors are perfect and as such, one or two wheels are always not supporting the weight at any given time.

Speed is the next aspect to be considered. Manufacturers design specifications into the devices to support speed to a given maximum when loaded with specific amounts of loads. The specified maximum speed must not be surpassed. The worst case scenario should always be taken in such situations. Systems that producers have can duplicate applications to determine correct speed under various conditions and one can ask for assistance.

The floor condition should be considered next. Newly cemented or other types of floors offer a very good surface for the wheels to move without trouble. However, if the floors have holes and other kinds of defects, they can cause some real damage within a short time if the casters selected are of the wrong type. If the floors have defects, one should consider high-rise wheels.

Wheels can cause great damage to floors too. New wooden or ceramic floors are very delicate and metallic wheels can cause real damage. If one intends to keep the floor in good condition without marks and scratches, they may want to consider wheels with soft bases. There are many models that are made of softer materials such as plastic.

These wheels move differently. Some maintain a straight course while others move in all directions. Another difference emerges from the mode of attachment. Usually there are two major kinds of attachment modes, that is, stem and plate or screw-on. The mode of attachment also tends to support different kind of movement. One must ensure that they get these facts straight first.

Today, as a result of better technology, there are two modes of driving casters. Some are manually driven while others are driven by power. More force is applied on the wheels of power driven models by the weight they are supporting even though they move faster. On the other hand, manually driven models move slowly but reduce force exerted on the wheels. With lower force exertion, wheels last longer.

Finally, the additional features a device incorporates should be considered. Presence of locks, shock absorbency, and anti-bacterial material are some of the top features to look out for. Locks help to control free movement of the equipment. Additionally, locks help to ensure safety of pets and children when the wheels are used in a home setting.




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