Structural Features Of Casters

Installation height: refers to the vertical distance from the ground to the installation position of the equipment, and the installation height of the caster refers to the maximum vertical distance from the bottom plate of the caster and the edge of the wheel.

Bracket steering center distance: refers to the horizontal distance from the vertical line of the center rivet to the center of the wheel core.

Turning radius: refers to the horizontal distance from the vertical line of the center rivet to the outer edge of the tire. The appropriate distance enables the caster to turn 360 degrees. Whether the turning radius is reasonable or not directly affects the service life of the caster.

Driving load: The load-bearing capacity of the caster when moving is also called the dynamic load. The dynamic load of the caster varies depending on the test method of the factory and the material of the wheel. The key is whether the structure and quality of the bracket can resist shock and impact. shock.

Shock load: The instantaneous load-bearing capacity of the caster when the equipment is impacted or vibrated by the load. Static load Static load Static load Static load: The weight that the caster can bear in a static state. The static load should generally be 5 to 6 times the exercise load (dynamic load), and the static load should be at least 2 times the impact load.

Steering: Hard, narrow wheels are easier to steer than soft, wide wheels. The turning radius is an important parameter for wheel rotation. If the turning radius is too short, it will increase the difficulty of steering, and if the turning radius is too large, it will cause the wheel to shake and shorten its life.

Driving flexibility: The factors that affect the driving flexibility of casters include the structure of the bracket and the selection of steel for the bracket, the size of the wheel, the type of the wheel, the bearing, etc. The larger the wheel, the better the driving flexibility, and it is hard and narrow on a stable ground. Wheels are less labor-intensive than flat-sided soft wheels, but soft wheels are less labor-intensive on uneven ground, but soft wheels can better protect equipment and absorb shocks on uneven ground!