The "which kind of caster is this" entry point.
A kingpinless caster replaces the threaded bolt (the "kingpin") that holds a standard caster's swivel section together with…
A swivel caster rotates a full 360° on its vertical axis, letting equipment turn and change direction without…
A rigid caster rolls only in a fixed, straight-line direction — it doesn't swivel. Used alone, it keeps…
A kingpin caster is the traditional swivel-caster design, where a single threaded bolt — the kingpin — runs…
A spring-loaded (shock-absorbing) caster has a built-in spring mechanism in the stem or leg that compresses under impact,…
A pneumatic caster is built with an air-filled (pneumatic) wheel, giving it the smooth, shock-absorbing rolling characteristic of…
A dual-wheel caster uses two wheels side by side on one axle instead of one, spreading the load…
A twin-wheel caster is similar to dual-wheel construction but specifically common on furniture — two smaller wheels mounted…
An offset-stem caster has its stem positioned away from the wheel's centerline rather than directly above it, which…
"Leading" and "trailing" describe a rigid caster's position relative to the direction of travel — a trailing caster…
An institutional caster is built for schools, government facilities, and similar institutional settings — generally durable, quiet, and…
An ergonomic caster is designed to minimize the physical effort needed to push and steer equipment — lower…
A high-temperature caster is built with heat-resistant wheel materials and often specialized bearing grease to hold up in…
A stainless steel caster uses stainless steel hardware throughout (yoke, plate, fasteners) to resist corrosion, rust, and chemical…
A cart caster is simply a caster sized and specified for a rolling cart — the term describes…
A dolly caster is sized for hand-pushed dollies moving heavy, often palletized loads over short distances — typically…