The functioning and performance of casters is dependent on several factors. Some of those factors include nature of the floor, speed of movement, load capacity, and mode of attachment to the cart. These and many other factors should be the main considerations to keep in mind when choosing industrial casters for use in businesses as well as homes. This article will discuss these factors to help people in making decision regarding purchase and use of these devices.
Before considering anything else, one should determine how much weight the caster can support comfortably. The maximum weight a device can support is usually incorporated into the device during production by the manufacturer. Exceeding it is likely to cause trouble. Another similar figure is the maximum weight each caster on a cart will be required to support at any given time. Usually dividing total weight and number of whets gives this figure. For maximum safety, one should choose a device with a slightly higher value.
Of importance to is speed. Casters are made in a way as to move at different speeds under different circumstances. For instance, it is expected that the speed will differ when the cart is loaded and when it is empty. Failure resulting after internal break down is bound to occur when continuous violation of the speed limit is done. Manufacturers have machines that can duplicate applications scenarios in regard to speed. When not sure, one should seek for assistance from the producer.
The surface upon which the device is meant to be used on matters a lot too. Wheels rotate more efficiently and move faster when the surface is smooth and flat. However, when the surface is characterized by depressions and other kinds of defects, it becomes hard for the cart to move and more damage is done to the wheels.
In the same way that surfaces damage casters, the devices can also damage floors. Products with hard wheels can cause damage to soft floors made of ceramic, wood, or bamboo. They leave behind trails, scratches, and marks as they move. A solution would be to pick wheel that are constructed from soft materials such as rubber, fabric, and plastics.
Many people often overlook the environment the caster is meant to be used. Products meant to be used in one environment usually have their performance affected in environments it was not intended for. Manufacturers are usually specific when designing the products so that they suit certain environments. Wheels and finish features are the ones that are most affected when environments of application is changed.
Many criteria can be used to classify casters. The mode of powering is one such criterion. Normally two kind of devices fall under this classification, that is, manually driven and power driven. How fast the device moves and how much force the load exerts on the wheels depend on the method of powering. Usually, power driven devices get damaged faster and easily due to more force being exerted by the load.
Modern products incorporate several features that improve efficiency and functionality. However, they also cost more. The cost can sometimes be so high that it becomes important to make the investment wisely.
Before considering anything else, one should determine how much weight the caster can support comfortably. The maximum weight a device can support is usually incorporated into the device during production by the manufacturer. Exceeding it is likely to cause trouble. Another similar figure is the maximum weight each caster on a cart will be required to support at any given time. Usually dividing total weight and number of whets gives this figure. For maximum safety, one should choose a device with a slightly higher value.
Of importance to is speed. Casters are made in a way as to move at different speeds under different circumstances. For instance, it is expected that the speed will differ when the cart is loaded and when it is empty. Failure resulting after internal break down is bound to occur when continuous violation of the speed limit is done. Manufacturers have machines that can duplicate applications scenarios in regard to speed. When not sure, one should seek for assistance from the producer.
The surface upon which the device is meant to be used on matters a lot too. Wheels rotate more efficiently and move faster when the surface is smooth and flat. However, when the surface is characterized by depressions and other kinds of defects, it becomes hard for the cart to move and more damage is done to the wheels.
In the same way that surfaces damage casters, the devices can also damage floors. Products with hard wheels can cause damage to soft floors made of ceramic, wood, or bamboo. They leave behind trails, scratches, and marks as they move. A solution would be to pick wheel that are constructed from soft materials such as rubber, fabric, and plastics.
Many people often overlook the environment the caster is meant to be used. Products meant to be used in one environment usually have their performance affected in environments it was not intended for. Manufacturers are usually specific when designing the products so that they suit certain environments. Wheels and finish features are the ones that are most affected when environments of application is changed.
Many criteria can be used to classify casters. The mode of powering is one such criterion. Normally two kind of devices fall under this classification, that is, manually driven and power driven. How fast the device moves and how much force the load exerts on the wheels depend on the method of powering. Usually, power driven devices get damaged faster and easily due to more force being exerted by the load.
Modern products incorporate several features that improve efficiency and functionality. However, they also cost more. The cost can sometimes be so high that it becomes important to make the investment wisely.
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