Identifying the characteristics of castor wheels

Selecting the right type of heavy duty castor wheels is necessary to get the material handling part take place in a smooth way. There are unlimited variable combinations available that determine the right set of components required to make the castor perfectly apt for some specific task. Here, we will be discussing about the variables that should be considered before picking the castor to meet the needs and requirements.

Weight of the load

Heavier the load, higher should be the resistance capability of the equipment. The wheels need to be thicker and denser. Distribution of weight needs to be calculated through dividing the truck’s gross weight by the total number of wheels or castors being attached to it. This helps in uniform distribution of the weight.

Condition of the floor

The condition of floor is largely responsible for the performance of castors. Different types of wheels are available to suit different floor conditions. Heavy duty castor wheels with extra thick protective gripping are perfect for rough, uneven surfaces. Remember, every wheel comes with its own set of strength and weaknesses. Henceforth, it is absolutely necessary to clearly understand the properties of the wheels along with their stability and resistance factors before finalizing the deal.

Extremity in climatic conditions

Almost every type of castor and wheels face some kind of wear and tear while exposed to climatic extremities. There are specific ranges of temperature preferences for every castor wheel to make them perform perfectly.

Ease in rolling

Bigger the diameter of the wheel and harder the material, easier would it be the castor to roll. The roller bearings enjoy heavier load bearing capacity. You may find ball bearings to roll in a much easier manner. However, they tend to carry limited loads in comparison to roller bearings. However, how easily the truck would move depends also on the application and environmental condition. Take for example the CC Apex wheels. They would work perfectly while being rolled over the thresholds. But the phenolic wheels would never be able to produce such sort of performance.

Placement of castors in carts

While there are many variants, the 2rigid wheels, 2 swivel wheels is most commonly seen in warehouses and factory units. This is the most affordable and commonly used arrangement for the castor trucks. Be it for straighter movements or to travel longer distances, this type is often considered to be the best. These heavy duty castor wheels are perfect for carrying medium to heavy loads.

Paul Edward is a marketing manager for castorsolutions.com.au and he is working since couple of years.