Castor Combinations: How do I choose the right wheel and castor?
When picking the type of castor that’s going to give you the best working capability, we have to look at the area and surroundings they are going to work in. Some of the recommendations that will inspire your castor choice will include:
• Is the floor flat?
• What type of floor condition do I have i.e smooth, concrete, wood, carpet, tarmac specially coated floors?
• Is water or fluids going to be present?
• Is the castor going to be working in high temperatures or humidity?
Whether you need stainless steel castors due to environmental issues, a hard wheel or soft rubber wheel, or even an anti-static wheel for operating theatres or to eliminate the risk of explosions, a simple call to our expert team in the office who will guide you through.
360 castors and wheels can even offer solutions to high temperatures with their range of high-quality wheels that can work up to temperatures of 300 degrees, whilst still giving the carry capacity that your trolley or cart needs.
How many castors do I need?
• Do I need 3 castors, 4 castors, 5 castors? The following table will help you identify the best combinations of castor fixing points.
• How do I work out the size and weight of castor I need to use in a safe and practical manner? It is highly recommended to build in a safety factor. If your trolley needs to carry 500kg then we suggest you divide the total weight by a factor of three, thus giving you a good working safety factor.
Visit the 360 Castors and Wheels website for more information on Castors – What’s The Right One For Me?