Load capacity and mobility are key factors in an industrial setting. And they are essential when it comes to making or breaking the success of a particular business. This is where wheels and castors come in.
Because of the benefits that they bring, many companies make it a point to invest in the right wheels and castors, particularly industrial castor wheels. Different grades of the said accessories are specifically designed to support a specific amount of weight; they usually handle loads from approximately 2,000 to 44,000 pounds. The right ones can be handy in the manufacturing as well as industrial sectors.
Let’s take a look at the said accessories and why many are raving about them.
An explanation
A castor wheel is a small undriven wheel that rolls freely (as opposed to powered). It is intended to be attached to the bottom of a larger object to allow for easy movement across a hard surface such as a floor.
Castor wheels are frequently referred to simply as “castors.” Some suppliers and manufacturers also refer to them as “caster wheels” or “casters.”
How do wheels and castors work
The operation of castor wheels is simple enough. Most of the time, they are attached to the vehicle's underside via a fixed top plate from which the wheel assembly hangs.
About 3-4 screws or bolts that are inserted through pre-drilled holes in the top plate are a common method of attachment. Also, bolt holes and threaded stem castors are two other popular methods of attachment. These are frequently preferred for practical or aesthetic reasons.
- Bolt hole castors are typically attached in one of two ways: with a threaded bolt or with an additional tubular adaptor piece. It should be noted that the latter is especially common for basic, low-cost office furniture.
- Threaded stem castors typically include the stem part, which is typically used to be screwed in the equipment where the wheels are going to be mounted.
Kinds of castor wheels
In general, there are three different kinds of castor wheels with varying strength ratings that are used in many parts of the world. These denote the load-bearing capacity, durability, and maneuverability required for the weight of the vehicle they are attached to.
What is the maximum weight that a castor wheel can support?
- Light-duty castors can typically support up to 75 kilograms.
- Medium duty is typically appropriate for loads weighing between 76 kilograms and kilograms.
- Heavy-duty and extra-heavy-duty castors can frequently support weights of more than 141 kilograms, but always check the manufacturer guidelines thoroughly before mounting.
Also, depending on the surfaces the heavy-duty industrial castor wheels are going to be used, it would be best to check if pneumatic or puncture-proof models are ideal. This is a particularly common requirement for a wide range of industrial and outdoor applications.
Conclusion: Have wheels and castors reinvented the wheel?
It can be said that industrial wheels and castors have pretty much become the manifestation of the, say, reinvention of the wheel. This, by devising a unique mechanism that connects a heavy duty wheel to a durable platform.
Because of the said features, transporting heavy items and other challenging applications have become easier, safer, and so on.
