Caster Wheels & Rollers

Considerations for Proper Wheel Selection

Total Overall Weight of the Load: Carefully consider load capacity ratings. Heavier loads may require larger wheels, or low profile, heavy duty casters with wider wheels.

Environmental Conditions:

Extreme heat or cold can reduce load capacity and affect caster performance.

Noise: Soft rubber or cushioned tread wheels are recommended where a quiet roll is desired.

Exposure to Chemicals, Salt, Oil, Fat, Bloods, etc:

For applications where oils, grease and other chemicals exist, polypropylene and polyurethane wheels are recommended. Consider exposure to chemicals, fluids and salt when selecting wheel type to ensure optimal performance.

Shock & Impact:

When shock load or impact is expected in an application, additional load capacity is required and complete testing performed.

Floor Type & Condition:

It’s important to consider rolling surface when selecting caster wheels. Soft non-marking rubber wheels are recommended for hardwood & commercial vinyl tile floors. For carpeted areas select hard wheels or polyurethane wheels. If flooring surface contains gaps, moldings, cracks or flooring transitions larger wheel size is advisable, as larger wheels will roll over these conditions easier than smaller wheels.

Polypropylene Wheels/ Plastic Wheels

Economical choice
High impact
Light weight
Minimal rolling resistance
Excellent chemical stability

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Plastiglide Conductive Wheels

Made in the USA

Proprietary non-marking conductive (anti-static) rubber compound mixed and manufactured in the USA.

Combines the mechanical properties of rubber (load capacity, durability, quiet roll) with enhancements to the compound chemistry to produce high electrical conductivity. Our conductive wheels meet the requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) federal specifications FF-C-77 and FF-C-88, which requires an average electrical resistance of less than 250,000 ohms.

All conductive wheels are identified with a red dot on each side and have a sintered bearing to ensure conductivity throughout the entire wheel and assembly. Available in soft and hard rubber.

Conductive wheels are ideal for applications in the electronics, computers, and medical industries in which allowing for the safe discharge of static electricity build-up is critical to protecting sensitive equipment from electrical damage and patient safety. Conductive wheels can also prevent sparks that cause flammable vapors to ignite (e.g., surgical or lab environments).

The resistance of electrostatic conductive rubber compounds may increase with age, service, and build-up of dirt/dust. Maintaining a clean contact surface between the wheel and floor is important in maximizing the anti-static characteristics of the compound. Since the manufacturer has no control over these conditions, no guarantee of continuing level of conductivity is made and it is recommended that the resistance of the conductive assembly be tested at routine intervals.