4 Things To Consider When Purchasing Casters For Your Place Of Business

While some equipment can remain stationary, many companies require different types of equipment to be easy to transport and move around a warehouse or work area. An easy way to achieve this goal is by attaching casters with wheels. However, all casters are not created equal, so it is essential to select the right casters for your purposes. If your company is in need of casters to be attached to equipment, consider the following things:

Load Size

One of the most important things to consider before purchasing casters is the size of the load that they will be supporting. Heavy high-weight loads require denser caster wheels in order to prevent breakage. You will also need to think about the load-to-caster ratio prior to buying any casters; the easiest way to figure out the load-to-caster ration is dividing the weight of the load by the number of casters you plan to use.

Floor Conditions

The type of floor in your warehouse or workplace plays a role in the type of casters that you will need. If the floor of your work space or warehouse is completely even and clear of debris, you will have a wide variety of caster options available. However, a floor that is uneven and may regularly have different types of debris on the ground will require a more heavy-duty caster that can maintain stability when the flooring conditions are not the best. 

How Easy the Casters are to Roll

The point of casters is to make it easier to move heavy equipment and large loads. But not all casters offer the same ease of rolling. Before spending extra money to purchase casters that are designed to roll as easily as possible with very little exertion from your staff, think about how often you will be moving your equipment around.

If you're buying casters for equipment that must be moved daily or several times a week, it is a good idea to invest in casters that roll easily so you don't risk any injury to an employee who is trying to move it. However, if a piece of equipment needs casters but is not actually moved around often, spending less money to buy casters that don't roll as easily shouldn't be a problem.

Extreme Conditions

Most casters are designed to be used indoors in moderate temperatures. In the event that your warehouse or work space is exposed to water and moisture or extremely hot or cold in temperature, you will need to select casters that have been specifically designed to hold up to to these type of conditions. 

For more information, contact companies like Garland's, Inc.


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