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Caster Types & Configurations

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Kingpinless Caster

A kingpinless caster replaces the threaded bolt (the "kingpin") that holds a standard caster's swivel section together with…

Swivel Caster

A swivel caster rotates a full 360° on its vertical axis, letting equipment turn and change direction without…

Rigid Caster

A rigid caster rolls only in a fixed, straight-line direction — it doesn't swivel. Used alone, it keeps…

Kingpin Caster

A kingpin caster is the traditional swivel-caster design, where a single threaded bolt — the kingpin — runs…

Spring-Loaded Caster

A spring-loaded (shock-absorbing) caster has a built-in spring mechanism in the stem or leg that compresses under impact,…

Pneumatic Caster

A pneumatic caster is built with an air-filled (pneumatic) wheel, giving it the smooth, shock-absorbing rolling characteristic of…

Dual-Wheel Caster

A dual-wheel caster uses two wheels side by side on one axle instead of one, spreading the load…

Twin-Wheel Caster

A twin-wheel caster is similar to dual-wheel construction but specifically common on furniture — two smaller wheels mounted…

Offset-Stem Caster

An offset-stem caster has its stem positioned away from the wheel's centerline rather than directly above it, which…

Leading/Trailing Caster

"Leading" and "trailing" describe a rigid caster's position relative to the direction of travel — a trailing caster…

Institutional Caster

An institutional caster is built for schools, government facilities, and similar institutional settings — generally durable, quiet, and…

Ergonomic Caster

An ergonomic caster is designed to minimize the physical effort needed to push and steer equipment — lower…

High-Temperature Caster

A high-temperature caster is built with heat-resistant wheel materials and often specialized bearing grease to hold up in…

Stainless Steel Caster

A stainless steel caster uses stainless steel hardware throughout (yoke, plate, fasteners) to resist corrosion, rust, and chemical…

Cart Caster

A cart caster is simply a caster sized and specified for a rolling cart — the term describes…

Dolly Caster

A dolly caster is sized for hand-pushed dollies moving heavy, often palletized loads over short distances — typically…

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