Monday 9 December 2019

6 Factors That Determine The Selection Of Caster Wheel Material

These are application specific factors, which help determine the choice of material.

Transporting applications wouldn’t have been so smooth if casters and wheels weren’t attached underside of any equipment or piece of equipment. Whether hand trucks, towline conveyor belts, or any other cart – caster wheel simplifies the movement of heavy loads from one location to another.


We have picked 6 major factors influencing the decision of choosing a caster wheel material, which can be a PU caster wheel, Nylon, Steel, etc. Let’s get started with the following.

Floor Conditions – Jagged surfaces or smooth, slippery ones? Buyers shouldn’t forget the floor conditions & area until they get what they want.

Weight –
What’s the maximum weight the piece of equipment can bear when in attachment with those wheels?

Exposure –
Are there any viscous liquid or similar substances on the floor that may cause accidents while transporting? Exposure to such substances must be limited or an alternative solution to pave through the way must be sought.

Use –
What’s the frequency of using the mobility equipment? Durable systems would work for a long way the desired application. Similarly, we can add durability as a key factor for heavy-duty applications.

Environment –
Where it is going to put into use? Factors like temperature and moisture play a vital role in deducing the caster material type.

Restrictions –
Places like hospitals or medical clinics have speed and noise restrictions, which should be taken into consideration.

Choosing metal or nylon caster wheel types can also depend on several secondary factors like price, quantity, etc.