Caster Wheel

Caster Wheel

Types Of Swivel Caster Wheels

The mobility of wheels and tables, especially in the workplace, is perhaps one of the greatest breakthroughs in furniture technology. Since swivel chairs and wheels were introduced, they have become an absolute must in the office and at home, where the average individual finds himself handling several tasks at a time. Business establishments and offices are the main beneficiaries of these inventions.

Swivel caster wheels are responsible for the mobility of any swivel office furniture. To maximize the performance of these wheels, factors like load carrying capacity, wheel dimension, and swivel caster dimensions are to be considered. The kind of flooring and the environmental condition are also important elements that should not be overlooked if you are choosing or replacing your office table or chair's swivel caster wheels.

Casters are easily confused with wheels but swivel wheels and a caster frame actually comprise an entire swivel caster. Two legs attached on either side by bolts or axles secure the wheel in a caster frame. Above the legs, a swivel bearing is located. It allows for movement of up to 360 degrees. The casters are then attached to furniture using a mounting plate or a top plate.

Casters may come in various materials like rubber, hybrid rubber, metal, plastic-coated metal, and thermo-foam plastic. Different types of casters are ideal for various conditions. For instance, metal casters or thermoformed plastic casters make good choices if you are looking for ones with heavy load capacities. Rubber casters allow for silent movement on hard floor surfaces. Hybrid rubber gives you silence as well with higher load capacity.

Swivel caster wheels, on the other hand, can either be solid or spoked. Materials commonly used are steel, polyurethane, hard rubber, phenolic, and a few others. Being the round part of the caster that rolls, swivel caster wheels are molded with a solid center or circular disc. The core may either be iron, aluminum, steel, nylon, or polyolefin. Rubber and polyurethane wheels may have varying degrees of hardness.

Should you need replacement wheels for one or more of your chair casters, ask your dealer or the manufacturer for information. Different applications and products have specific wheel requirements. You have to get it right to purchase the best type and size of wheels to suit your needed application.

Finding replacement swivel caster wheels is fairly easy online. There are several furniture parts dealers online offering wheels at good prices. Just take time to learn about the needed wheels for your furniture so you could narrow down your search further.

About the Author

Kat spends several hours each day working in front of the computer. Discovering the importance of a comfortable and ergonomic office chair, she does research and writes about possible options for the benefit of office workers like her. Read more of her articles on swivel chair bases and office chair parts .

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Full 360 Degree Rotation Flat Caster wheel with Swivel Top Plate $10.99 Features:This Flat Caster Wheel is applicable in small machinery, trolleys and rack, etc.Fixed and Swivel with 360 Degree RotationCaster Wheel is made from PU wheel with znic plated holderBright zinc plated finish to prevent corrosionTop Plate of the Heavyduty Caster Wheel size: 6.6 x 4cmBolt Holl pattern: 5.2 x 4.5cmWheel Size : 7.5cm Diameter Swivel Caster Wheel is in znic plate and gray paint.Matches with different fittings such as swivel or brake plate and threaded stemWeight: 221g

Red Standard PU Shopping Cart Trolley Screw Caster Wheel $8.99 Features:This Screw Caster Wheel is applicable in small machinery, trolleys and rack, etc.PU Caster Wheel is made from PU wheel with znic plated holderBright zinc plated finish to prevent corrosion of Shopping Cart Caster WheelBolt Holl pattern: 4 x 6.5cmWheel Size: 5cm Diameter Caster Wheel is in znic plate and red paint.Economical, long lasting caster can be used on everything from office chairs to portable equipment. red wheels with a dual escalator raceway system balances the load evenly for smooth swiveling and effortless rolling.Can be used on low-pile carpeting, chair mats and all hard floor surfaces.Weight: 132g

2 Flat Full Rotation Caster Replacement Wheel with Swivel Plate $9.2 Features:2" Flat Full Rotation Caster Replacement Wheel with Swivel PlateFixed and Swivel with 360 Degree RotationReplacement Wheel is made from PP wheel with znic plated holderThis Rotation Caster Wheel is applicable in small machinery, trolleys and rack, etc.Bright zinc plated finish to prevent corrosionTop Plate of the Wheel with Swivel Plate size: 6 x 4.7cmBolt Holl pattern: 4.2 x 5.2cmWheel Size: 5cm Diameter Flat Caster Wheel is in white paint.Matches with different fittings such as swivel or brake plate and threaded stemWeight: 137gPackage:1 x Wheel

2.5 Full Rotation Caster Flat Replacement Wheel with Swivel Plate $11.2 Features:2.5" Full Rotation Caster Flat Replacement Wheel with Swivel PlateFixed and Swivel with 360 Degree RotationRotation Caster Wheel is made from PP wheel with znic plated holderThis Replacement Wheel is applicable in small machinery, trolleys and rack, etc.Bright zinc plated finish to prevent corrosionTop Plate of the 2.5" Flat Wheel size: 6 x 7cmBolt Holl pattern: 5.3 x 5.2cmWheel Size : 6.6cm Diameter Flat Caster Wheel is in white paint.Matches with different fittings such as swivel or brake plate and threaded stemWeight: 269gPackage:1 x Wheel

Swivel Strong Plastic Wheel Wide Range Replacement Caster $13.2 Features:Swivel Strong Plastic Wheel Wide Range Replacement Caster.This Plastic Wheel Caster is applicable in small machinery, trolleys and rack, etc.Fixed and Swivel with 360 Degree Rotation.Wide Range Caster is made from strong plastic wheel with znic plated holder.Bright zinc plated finish to prevent corrosion.Replacement Caster matches with different fittings such as swivel or brake plate and threaded stem.Top plate size: 4" x 3 1/8"(L*W)Wheel diameter: 2.5" Weight: 382.4gPackage content:1 x Swivel Strong Caster

MASTER Futura Euro Design B Stem H Wheel Caster $34.99 0% 1 lb 100 lb 100 lb per Caster 2.18" 2.50" Height - Overall 5 / Set 94226 Futura dual wheel caster is designed exclusively for "Euro-style" chairs. Specially designed 1-1/2" diameter neck fits 1-1/2" diameter chair bases creating the illusion of chair leg and caster being one unit. 2-3/16" diameter dual hard wheel is designed for use on carpeting. Weight rating is 100 lb. per caster. Woodclad and metal-based chairs, furniture and other equipment that require 7/16" stem diameter and 7/8" stem length. Black Carpeting Caster Chair Chair Caster Futura Euro Futura Euro Design B Stem H Wheel Caster MASTER Master Manufacturing Company, Inc No www.mastermfgco.com

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Shepherd 2 in. Twin Wheel Caster With Stem 9577 $20.97 For use on ready to assemble furniture office chairs printer stands entertainment centers and computer desks. Not recommended for use on hardwood and laminate flooring. Twin wheel casters place more wheel surface on floor surface. Wheels move in opposite directions to minimize carpet fiber twisting. Black wheels. 75 pound load rating per caster. 2 diameter. Carded. Length: 2.5. Width: 2.5. Height: 1.6

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