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Guides to choosing the right caster, practical calculations and news from Yamaç Casters.
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Swivel vs Rigid Casters: Differences, Brakes and Fittings
What is a swivel caster and how does it differ from rigid and locking casters? How many swivel and rigid casters a cart needs, mounting types and selection tips.
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How to Choose Furniture Casters for Office, Tables and Cabinets
How to choose casters for coffee tables, cabinets, pedestals and office furniture: 50 or 75 mm, hard or soft tread, top plate, threaded or plug-in stem, with or without brake.
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Industrial Caster Types: Which Wheel Material for Which Job?
Solid rubber, hard plastic, polyurethane, thermoplastic and stainless steel industrial casters compared. Which caster wheel material suits your floor, load and environment?
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Heavy Duty Casters: How to Choose Casters for Heavy Loads
Polyurethane, nylon, cast iron, spring-loaded and extra heavy duty casters for heavy loads. How to choose the right caster from 300 kg (660 lb) to 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) per caster.
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How to Calculate Caster Load Capacity (and How to Measure a Caster)
How much load capacity does each caster need? A simple formula with worked examples, plus how to measure wheel diameter, width, overall height and plate size for a replacement caster.
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What Determines Caster Prices?
Why can two casters of the same size differ so much in price? How wheel material, bearings, housing, brakes and quantity affect caster prices, and what to send for an accurate quote.
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How to Choose Casters: a 7-Question Checklist
Seven questions to answer before choosing casters: load, floor, environment, frequency of movement, mounting, brakes and steering. Choose the right caster for the application.
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