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  • Caster Load Distribution: How Many Casters Actually Carry the Load
    Caster Central

    Caster Load Distribution: How Many Casters Actually Carry the Load

    Caster load distribution is not total weight divided by four. Run the divisor, the safety factor, and the off center check. Request a quote today.

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  • Cold Storage Casters: What to Specify for Freezers and Refrigerated Warehouses
    Caster Central

    Cold Storage Casters: What to Specify for Freezers and Refrigerated Warehouses

    Cold storage casters fail on tread, bearing, and finish before they fail on load. See what to specify for freezers, then request a quote to review.

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  • Caster Stem vs Plate Mounting: Choosing Correctly
    Caster Central

    Caster Stem vs Plate Mounting: Choosing Correctly

    Caster stem vs plate mounting: the mounting surface decides and load breaks the tie. Request a quote to confirm the fit before you buy.

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  • Choosing Casters for Uneven or Damaged Floors
    Caster Central

    Choosing Casters for Uneven or Damaged Floors

    Choosing casters for uneven floors: survey the defect, size the diameter, pick the tread, add shock margin. Request a quote to spec it.

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Caster Stem Size

Techniques for measuring grip ring stems, grip neck stems, threaded stems, and hollow kingpin stems to ensure accurate ordering.

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Caster Sizing Guide

Get precise measurements of top plate dimensions, bolt hole patterns, and spacing to ensure proper mounting and installation.

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Caster Load Calculator

Calculate the proper load capacity needed for your casters to ensure safety and longevity.

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