FAQ

EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel

What material is the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel made from?

The EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel features a neoprene rubber tire with a durometer of 62A, bonded to a glass-filled nylon center, offering excellent mobility, wear resistance, and rejection of debris like screws, glass fragments, or resin pellets, while resisting oil, grease, and animal fats.

What applications are best for the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel in institutional settings?

The EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel is perfect for food processing facilities, pharmaceutical labs, and industrial settings, where it can be used in custom assemblies to move equipment like carts or workstations over screws, glass fragments, or resin pellets, ensuring a cushioned ride and floor protection in dry environments.

What bearing types come with the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel?

The EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel comes with all bearing choices, including roller bearings, sealed precision ball bearings, or ball bearings, ensuring smooth rolling for various institutional applications on smooth floors.

Can the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel handle rough floors or abusive conditions?

The EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel is designed for smooth floors and light to medium-duty use; while it can roll over screws, glass fragments, or resin pellets, it should be protected from rough floors or abusive conditions like heavy shock loads or impacts to maintain its cushioning and protective properties.

Is the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel good for standing loads?

The EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel is not ideal for standing loads, as prolonged static loads may cause the neoprene tire to take a permanent set; it’s best to avoid extended stationary use to ensure longevity.

How do I protect the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel from damage?

Keep the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel free from heavy shock loads, impacts, rough floors, and exposure to corrosive conditions or washdowns, which can affect its performance and protective properties in dry settings.

Does the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel leave marks on floors in institutional settings?

No, the non-marking neoprene rubber tire build of the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel is ideal for protecting floor surfaces in food processing plants, labs, or other institutional settings.

Why is the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel good for applications requiring debris rejection and resistance to oil and grease in dry settings?

The EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel excels in applications requiring debris rejection and resistance to oil, grease, and animal fats in dry settings, as its neoprene tire can roll over screws, glass fragments, or resin pellets while providing a cushioned ride, making it a reliable choice for food plants or labs without a big price tag.

What’s the load capacity and temperature range for the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel, and how do I handle high-temperature applications?

The EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel holds up to 700 lbs per wheel for the 8×2 size at room temperature, with a normal range of 35°F to 159°F, and can handle 300°F for 20 minutes or 170°F for one hour; consult Caster City for applications requiring extended high-temperature exposure.

Does this SKU include a metal bracket, and how can it be used in custom assemblies?

This SKU is a wheel-only product and does not include a metal bracket, offering flexibility for custom caster assemblies in applications requiring cushioned mobility and debris rejection, such as bespoke carts or equipment in food plants or labs.

How can I contact Caster City for more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel?

For more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the EN Neoprene Rubber Caster Wheel, contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com.