Rolling on carpet takes more force than hard flooring, so carpet-friendly casters typically use larger-diameter, softer wheels that don't sink into or drag against carpet fibers as much as small, hard wheels do.
Small, hard wheels can dig into carpet pile and become difficult to push; larger, softer wheels distribute weight better and roll more easily over the uneven surface carpet creates.
Office furniture, hospitality equipment, and any application rolling primarily over carpeted floors.
Using small, hard wheels on carpet. They tend to sink in and drag, increasing push effort significantly compared to a larger, softer wheel sized for carpet.
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What wheel size works best on carpet?
Larger diameter wheels generally roll over carpet more easily than small ones, since they don't sink into the pile as much.
Should carpet casters be soft or hard?
Softer, cushioned wheels typically perform better on carpet than hard wheels, which tend to drag.