Make the Investment in Swivel Casters

At Access Casters Inc., there are various styles of swivel casters for every material handling situation and a wide variety of wheel sizes, materials, designs, and capacities from which customers may choose. With all the possible configurations, selecting the right swivel casters for your work environment often boils down to a few fundamental considerations:

• How much space do I have to maneuver?
•  How often will I need to move the materials?
• Over how far a distance do I need to move the materials?
• How much weight do I need to move?

Swivel Wheel Casters Can Turn on a Dime

When you’re working in confined or tight spaces or other environments where flexibility and maneuverability are required, swivel casters are the way to go. Swivel casters can rotate 360° and can respond nimbly to changes in direction. These casters swivel on ball bearings that help keep the wheel turning even under heavy loads. Loads on swivel casters can take more effort to set in motion than rigid casters because it takes a stronger push to get all four wheels pointed in the same direction before the cart or truck will roll. Additionally, because it can be quite challenging for a truck or cart with all swivel casters to roll in a straight line, this configuration is typically used to travel short distances.

Shopping for Swivel Casters

Your business operation needs swivel casters for the products you manufactuerer. When it’s time to load up your shopping cart for the right casters for racks or dollies, be sure to consider these factors:

• Load Capacity – How heavy are the loads your customers will put on the application? Heavy loads need heavy-duty casters made of strong and durable materials. The manufacturer will have specs for you to make comparisons.
• Surface Conditions – Where will you be using this equipment? It could be inside, outside, or both. And, even indoors, surfaces aren’t always smooth and flat. Different types of casters roll better using a wheel material designed for your surface. Your options range from rubber, polyurethane, pneumatic to steel and more.
• Rolling Ease – We recommend using a larger wheel with precision bearings for heavier loads. This is because rolling ease comes with a larger wheel diameter.
• Climate – Weather does matter in your choice of swivel casters even if the equipment is used inside. Wheels are made in a variety of materials, and some adapt better to heat, cold, or extremes.
• Other Factors – Consider the working conditions for the casters, especially the wheels. More durable materials are called for when chemicals are in use.

Factoring in the application of your equipment helps you to make smart decisions about the swivel casters needed for smooth functioning.