Faultless History
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When Specifying or Replacing Casters,<br />
Answer These Seven Important Questions:<br />
1. What is the average load and the maximum load?<br />
2. What wheel type is needed for floor protection?<br />
3. What wheel diameter will give the necessary mobility?<br />
4. In what type of environment will the casters or wheels operate<br />
(water, oils, acids, corrosive materials, or excessive temperatures)?<br />
5. Will the unit be hand-pushed or powered?<br />
6. How many swivel and how many rigid casters are needed?<br />
7. How are the casters to be mounted? i.e. Top Plate, Stem,<br />
Hollow Kingpin, etc.<br />
Load + weight of truck ÷ number of casters = lbs. per caster<br />
For example: 2000 lbs. ÷ 4 casters = 500 lbs. per caster<br />
HOW TO SELECT<br />
THE RIGHT CASTER<br />
Divide combined weight of load and truck to get weight-per-caster.<br />
<strong>Faultless</strong> load ratings include a substantial safety factor. If a load is<br />
dropped onto a truck without regard for breakage, then specify the next higher<br />
load rating. Generally, select casters with extra load capacity rather than “just<br />
enough to get the job done.”<br />
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