Caster & Wheel Buyers Guide - Choosing the Perfect Wheel for your Tool Box, Cart, & Equipment
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- Official Caster and Wheel Buyers Guide to help you find the perfect Caster and Wheel for your Tool Box, Cart, Equipment, or Table. We talk about all of the most popular wheel combinations and which wheel works best for your application. We discuss the differences, benefits, and disadvantages of certain wheel materials and help you choose whether a swivel caster is best or if rigid casters are best for your application when buying sets of 4 casters for your tool cart. Learn about Polyurethane Wheels, Steel Wheels, Rubber Wheels, and Heavy Duty Casters in our ultimate Caster and Wheel buyers guide.
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Shop 6" x 2" Heavy Duty Caster Set of 4 with Red Polyurethane on Steel Wheels, 1,200 lbs Capacity per Caster, 6" Size (Set of 4), Toolbox casters:
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I never thought I'd need a video on wheel casters.... yet here I am. Well done!
That was comprehensive and exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Helped a ton. Just bought a Bluepoint cart second hand and the wheels are shot
Thank you sir fir detailed information about this class after searching to many times about this.
I bought A husky 52 in 9 drawer tool box. Upgrading the casters to poly would be a huge improvement
I've been in hardware my whole life and this is the best 12:51 on youtube, only item, 8 inch wheel adds inch to height for 6 inch prior wheel. Superb presentation and if in the market for Casters i'm ordering from these folks. Thank you Mr. Wilson, i think anyone who is mechanically inclined will benefit from this video, since i can think of several items i bought and the caster was the difference from power washer to mowers, Great Job!!
Thanks! That means a lot. I am glad this can help others.
Lol yep my only reason for posting and it's the first comment.
Other than that this is an excellent video.
To the point and not milking it. VERY helpful. You sir deserve a steak and a beer. Thank you
I appreciate the kind words! A steak and beer sounds great! Haha.
Might be the only video like this out there. i am looking to upgrade my craftsman's casters.
Thank you. Glad this helped.
I'm looking to do the same. If you don't mind, let me know which ones you go with.
So, very informative. Now I need your recommendation asap. I have a 750 lbs 46 " Range stove. I want to remove it's 6" tall footings with 3.5/8 plate and replace them with the right wheels so I can move it better. My kitchen floor is tieled. What are your recommendations? Please advise. Thanks
Excellent! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Oh wow I definitely need this
Thank you.
it's great to know how to choose the caster. im caster producer
Good training videos
I liked the way, u taught & explained every little thing in a very nice way in this video😂😂😂👍👍👍👏👏👏👈👈👈 thanks for making this kind of video👏👏👏👏👏👈👈👈
Thank you! 😃
very helpful info. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Hi if a scaffolding tyre is 200/50-100. Does the 100 at the back meant by its hub diameter?
Great informative video. I want to order some wheels from you how do I do it?
hi,i am building a pizza oven on a metal stand and want to put the right wheels on it to to move in the backyard from the garage.what will be the best caster wheels to put on?i heard if they get a tiny cut in them they will be no good.oven will be around 800 to 900kg.
I want to fit caster to a chair, to function as wheelchair for my grandmother and she is 40 kg ..which caster will be best ? any other suggestion please
I have been looking at 6" caster wheels. What would be the approximate ground clearance if 4 were attached to a small cart or trailer. I'm guessing that the ground clearance would be at or close to 3 inches. Am I even remotely close to the actual ground clearance? Thanks in advance for any and all advice, opinions, or answers. Regards
I was just thinking. You mentioned a swivel caster that had a locking system that locked the wheel and the swivel simultaneously, but I was wondering if it's possible to have one that gives the option to lock the wheel and swivel independently. That way you can lock the swivel to pull a long distance, then unlock it when you need it to swivel again.
Great question. We do offer directional locking casters when engaged the swivel will lock in one direction but it will not lock the wheel. It is only directional locking pertaining to the swivel raceway.
I need to email you with OEM questions! Great video. Thank you.
Email us at info@casterhq.com please. Thank you!
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Thank you!
Need a recommendation on casters for a workbench I'm building. Workbench top is 60x30, oak, 1.5" thick and weighs about 80 lbs. Building the frame with 2x4's and 2x6's, and not planning on having a lot of weight on the bench, but just in case I'd probably want a capacity of around 500-600 lbs total. Will be used in my garage on a concrete floor, and I'd prefer something that rolls smoothly. Also want all the casters to swivel as it's a confined space, and want the brakes to lock both the wheel and swivel. What would you suggest? Thanks for the advice!
Hi Greg,
I would recommend a 4" x 1-1/4" Total Locking Caster with a Gray non marking thermo plastic rubber wheel. The Swivel casters have a smaller swivel radius than are larger casters and each caster will hold 250 lbs for a total of 1,000 lbs of weight capacity for a set of 4 casters. Please see link below.
www.casterhq.com/4-INCH-TOTAL-LOCK-p/z26p144nekil.htm
Thank you,
Jordan Wilson
CasterHQ
9:57 That's a Goodwill.
Great presentation and very informative video.
Are you from Pennsylvania?
Hello, We are actually located in Mansfield, TX which is close to Dallas TX.
I’m going to be building a cart for my rack mount music equipment to use in church. Need a caster that’s good on all surfaces and minimize heavy shaking to protect the electronics. You recommend anything and where can I buy?
Visit our website www.CasterHQ.com or give us a call @ 844-439-4335.
Great info. Is the phenolic ok if the tool box sits in one place for weeks or a few months.
Phenolics are probably one of the best wheel types aside from steel that can sit for long periods of time without flat spotting. Phenolic wheels are a great choice for long term/static storage.
Thanks for watching! Please let us know if you have any questions. We’re here to help.
Hi just found you while searching for info about casters I have a four drawer US general but I have it loaded down to the max I'm going to guess and say it weighs 4 or 500 lb I work Hotel maintenance so I will this thing around with me everywhere what is the best choice for smooth rolling mostly over short low nap carpet I'm not really worried about marking up any floors but I do have to roll over some door entrance transitions elevator transition bumps xcetera it has on it stock 6 by 2 whatever the standard black wheel is I was thinking about possibly going with something air-filled any advice would be greatly appreciated
Air filled tires would require alot more maintenance and could flat spot with the maximum weight sitting on these casters. You could do a mold on rubber wheel which would be a good choice for outside and it would allow a direct replacement swap of the wheel and since I have those wheels in the same size.
Hi there, I have bbq grill on rubber caster wheels, during the years rubber became hard and making marking on concrete floor , what you recommend polyurethane casters or any solution for old rubber wheels, thanks
Gray Thermo Rubber wheels are non marking. These would be great for your application.
www.casterhq.com/ThermoRubberWheels-s/165.htm
I need some casters for a bunch ice cream transport carts they are often left outside, washed, put in a -20°F freezer while wet, dropped, never greased, etc. What casters would you recommend? We have phenolic wheels but they keep chipping and cracking apart as well as the swivels becoming rusted solid so the carts don't roll straight. All four of the wheels need to swivel. Stainless steel for everything would be ideal.
I recommend our Automotive Maintenance Free Wheel. The wheels are Polyurethane Donut Tread with a Aluminum Core which are great for wash down applications and they are extremely easy to roll due to the durometer, bearings, and donut tread.
*www.casterhq.com/6-Inch-Sirius-Poly-Swivel-Caster-p/35cs620dua63m-03.htm*
@@CasterHQ Thanks, I'll show this to my boss and see if we can get a few and try them out. If we can't destroy them as fast as the other ones we'll phase out the old wheels and switch over to these.
Wished stem casters would have shown
I’ll make a video on stem casters! Thanks for the feedback.
I have a wood 30” x 18” movers dolly. I need a (low cost) casters, 2 straight, 2 swivel, these need to have a total weight capacity of 1000 lbs. and roll easily on asphalt driveways. Buy the way this weight will be stored on this dolly and casters for months maybe years? What would you recommend? Great video. Thanks
Hi Doug, If they are rolled on asphalt driveways I would recommend a Thermo Plastic Rubber Wheel but you won't be able to get the full 1,000 lbs capacity out of these and if those sit with weight for long periods they could flat spot. The only wheel that would work best with this much weight sitting on them for long periods would have to be a harder durometer wheel like a plastic or nylon wheel. Checkout our low profile casters. These might be a good option since they will not flat spot and they will hold a lot of weight. www.casterhq.com/3InchLoProCasterPlate-p/03po30ib3606yz.htm
what would I use for a chicken coop or chicken tractor? the rear are regular wheels but I want to use swivel on the coop and my chicken tractor. which is best? my yard is bumpy and holey and rocky and some hilliness
I am not familiar with chicken tractors? Is this manually pushed? Can you email me photos? Sales@CasterHQ.com
I want something that I can use on asphalt, sidewalk & epoxy floors. The casters I have now make a ton of noise, some from the wheel & some is from play in the bearings etc... What do you have for me???
I would go with a Thermo Rubber Wheel it’s a gray non marking thermo engineered rubber. Doesn’t leave streaks, soft to absorb shock, very quiet, and is great on all of those floor types especially floor protective on epoxy.
We have them in all sizes light duty as well as medium/heavy duty.
As far as bearings go, there is always going to be some play and movement/noise in a roller bearing, if this is an issue I’d always recommend going with a precision ball bearing which is also an upgrade you can choose on our website when ordering casters, reach out to us at info@casterhq.com or call us at 844-439-4335 and we will help you more.
Hello Castor's HQ
Your Video maybe a year old, but I just found you and subscribed. I am researching for my next purchase for my Toolbox Castor's. I currently have a 40" Craftsman 9-drawer Toolbox. The castor's on the tool box are getting old and need to be replaced. As a Aircraft Mechanic I can be in a hanger or outside mostly on concrete. It's not always a smooth track, especially if I am outside. I just weigh my Toolbox at 316 Lbs. So question for you is what do you suggest for me and how much does it cost? Thank you
Hi George,
If you are moving your cart outside frequently I would recommend a mold on rubber caster since it has a thick rubber tread that will help absorb shock and vibrations. View the link below, select a diameter and the combination. I would say two swivels and two rigid casters would be your best bet. The larger the wheel, the easier it will be to roll.
www.casterhq.com/MoldonRubberCasters-s/270.htm
which caster wheel would you recommend to swap a ripstik out with to make it off road?
We actually don’t offer casters made for ripsticks unfortunately.
May I know what kind of wheel material most suitable for restaurants kitchen cart( slight oily floor) ?Load 250-300kg per wheel.
Please advise. Would you recommend 5" or 6" wheel?
Thanks
For restaurant kitchens with slightly oily floors and loads of 250-300kg per wheel, thermoplastic rubber (TPR) wheels are ideal due to their oil resistance and smooth operation. A 6" wheel is recommended for better maneuverability and ease of movement over floor imperfections, enhancing cart handling under heavy loads.
150-200 lb capacity for office chair on thick carpet. Grip ring stem. What do you recommend?
I’d recommend this chair caster because it has a harder polyurethane wheel, easy to move on carpet and will protect your floors and not scratch on harder surfaces or leave streaks.
www.casterhq.com/3-Chrome-Chair-Caster-p/ch3cbp.htm
5:30 - missing essential info - the tread has a crown and the core is cast iron.... but *what is the tread made of* ?
That one is a crown polyurethane tread on a cast iron core. www.casterhq.com/6x2RedCrownPolyIron-p/pic-6x2-red-x12.htm
Is PVC better than polyurethane? I need a quiet non marking 5” caster. Is PVC plastic or rubber?
So the Thermo Plastic Rubber has a softer tread but little less weight capacity, both are non marking. Polyurethane has a slightly harder durometer tread and higher weight capacity, non marking as well but isn't as quiet as a Thermo rubber wheel. It all depends on your application. If you are using these outdoors or in a shop with debris on the ground the rubber wheels are much better at rolling over debris without getting stuck. Polyurethane will sometimes get stuck on debris on the floor.
Thank you,
Jordan Wilson
CasterHQ
CONCRETE FLOOR, DOLLIES FOR ROLLING 3000LB BURIAL VAULTS. WHATS BEST? THANKS
Hi Terry, It depends on the overall height of the burial vaults you are moving. If you don't mind them being sort of high I would recommend either a 6" or 8" diameter caster wheel because the larger the wheel the easier it is to roll. If the concrete is smooth concrete with zero debris I would say a steel wheel would be the easiest for you to roll this type of weight. If you want floor protection I would recommend a polyurethane on cast iron wheel. Please checkout both links below, and you can make a decision based on my points above. Please feel free to call us at 844-439-4335 or email us at info@casterhq.com for any additional help as well.
First Choice:
www.casterhq.com/8-X-2-Tool-Box-Kit-Red-Polyurethane-Wheel-p/cb-9tbrp82.htm
OR
www.casterhq.com/8-x-2-Inch-Swivel-Caster-Semi-Steel-Cast-Iron-p/cb-9sc82-ss.htm
So, im trying to install larger rubber casters on my water cooler at work, it currently has 5" ?phenolic? Wheel Casters on it. With 3" x 2" top plates. I ordered 8" casters 2 lock 2 are ridgid. That have 4 1/2" x 4" top plates. Im wondering if there is an adapter or a plate i can use to install these much larger casters onto my Hessaire swamp cooler? While its in the shop, its fine with what it has on it. But, i have to walk over to a hose thats roughly 60 yds away, over old nasty black top that is very rough. Plus there is a small 1" ish curb i have to roll it up an down. Thats y i got these gnarly like offroad casters. Ne advice or tips would be greatly appreciated
Hi Scott, so it seems your plate is a lighter duty version since it’s smaller. Since your box is made for a smaller plate you can either return what you ordered and we can set you up with a nice wheel with a matching mounting plate. Or you can look into welding some of our caster pads onto the current section where your casters would go and it will allow you to use your larger casters. Please checkout the link below so you can see what a caster pad is. www.casterhq.com/caster-pad-p/cb-qccp4.htm
I appreciate ur guy's quick reply/customer service.
I made brackets from scratch by drilling wholes into c-channel. They did work, they hold onto my swamp cooler, they just roll like garbage. The 2 swivels basically constantly speed wobble. Its terrible, i reinstalled the stock casters.
Long story short.
Top plate - "2-7/8" x "3-1/4"
Max load is 200 lbs. The swamp vooler holds 16 gallons of water. So it will never weigh more than 200 lbs. I go across nasty old rutted/diveted black top to get to the hose to fill it. So, i want casters that can fit my swamp cooler. And are good on very rough cement/black top. So im not spilling alot of the water when rolling it back. I was thinking polyurethane, but those r like rollerblade wheels rite? They may be slightly better than what i currently have? I think i want rubber, not the air up ones. With the correct top plate. Do u guys carry something like this? Or can u custom make them?
I would be happy to remove one of my casters that fit it, trace it including holes. And mail it to u guys, or take pictures next to a measuring tape. And the size of the tire honestly doesnt matter. They currently have 5" wheels. But if they r bigger thats fine. The swamp cooler is short. The height doesnt really matter. I was thinking i want 6+" wheels. Up to 10"
any advice on installing casters on a dolly that doesn't have the right bolt pattern? bought a dolly from Harbor Freight and wanted to upgrade to have 4" locking casters but their pattern is 1.75" x 2.5"
We have a lighter duty plate caster with a bolt hole pattern of 1-3/4x to 2-7/8 slotted to 3”. Check this series out, it’s commonly used for Dollie’s.
www.casterhq.com/Institutional-Plate-Casters-s/122.htm
1. Return Incorrect Casters. Exchange for Correct Fitting Casters.
2. Centerpunch, Drill, Bolt, Nut.
3.Weld on x16 4ft I-Beams.
Can yo convert stem casters to plate casters?
If you have enough room under your cart or equipment to attach a mounting plate all you would need to do is remove the stem casters, drill a hole according to the bolt hole pattern of the casters you are wanting to use or simply weld the casters on if you are able. Either way will work only if you have enough space to fit a plate. Thank you.
Which castor is the one at 5:31? Is there a link to the product?
This is the link to the wheel you are talking about. www.casterhq.com/6x2RedCrownPolyIron-p/cb-pcc62r.htm
Name of that last wheel and it's approximate cost?
Kinda wish you would've touched a bit more on which wheels will be good for long period stationary applications. Which won't develop flat spots as easy.
Harder wheel materials such as phenolic wheels, steel wheels, polyolefin wheels, and polyurethane on steel wheels are great for long periods of stationary use without developing flat spots. I’d recommend phenolic wheels first as they are the most affordable and offer a very high load capacity. Just don’t get the phenolic wheels too wet.
What if I was to be rotating say... 3 to 4 hundred pounds of wood for periods of time, concrete rolling surface gets quite wet sometimes.
I'm having trouble finding the wheel at 5:30 on the site. What is it called?
Hello Paul, Please see link below to the 6”x2 swivel caster with the red crowned poly on iron wheels you were looking for. www.casterhq.com/6-X2-CROWNPOLYSWIVELCASTER-p/md6x2spir.htm
Hello Caster which one *(need four with lock latches please)* do you recommend for a table saw on built stand weighs 200lb roughly to move around on concrete surface?
200lbs is a light duty application. I recommend some thermo rubber casters with total locking brakes for your application. A set of 4 holds 1,000 lbs and the TPR Wheel materials will roll over debris out doors with ease.
www.casterhq.com/4-INCH-TOTAL-LOCK-p/z26p144nekil.htm
Thank you,
Jordan Wilson
CasterHQ
Please let me know how I CAN ORDER SOME OF THESE
Please visit our website www.CasterHQ.com or call us at 844-439-4335. :)
The wheels that go on my cart look like it’s for a tape dispenser the only difference is that the wheel is round.
All wheels are round dude.
Finding 2.5 inch low profile casters for my craftsman 46 inch tilting creeper is not an easy task.
Checkout out low profile 00 Series Shepherd Casters on our website. We have 1-7/16” diameter up to 2 diameter low profile Casters. I can also get you a 2.5” if you call us 844-439-4335.
www.casterhq.com/00-Series-Low-Profile-Casters-s/687.htm
The tool cart is before the horse. Time is rolling by faster than your creeper. Trying to find a tuxedo for a seagull isn't an easy task. All you had to do in the first place was just let him wear the dress, but you have your mind set...
Could pneumatic caster wheels be used for a yard cart? Everything I have seen seems to involve wheels on an axle. But I would think 12 inch rugged pneumatic casters would work.
I am interested in making my own yard cart and caster wheels seem so much easier. I suppose there must be a reason no one uses them for this purpose.
Hi Bobby,
Yes Pneumatic Caster Wheels can definitely be used on a yard cart. In fact, many outdoor carts including the gorilla cart comes with air filled pneumatic tires but those do run on a shaft. If you want to build your own cart I recommend having 2 fixed pneumatic casters in the back and 2 swivel pneumatic casters in the front. This will allow the cart to roll better in straight lines and maneuver much easier than having all swivel.
@@CasterHQ Thanks that is exactly what I had planned on doing. Prices seem to vary on these. I am considering 10 to 12 inchwith a load of at least 200lbs each. Like you said the swivels in the front.
Any time this man says 'affordable' it is clear he means 'cheap'
Cheap compared to same industrial types of over priced casters on the market but still very high quality. :)
@@CasterHQ Maybe. I find it surprising double casters are never mentioned in the video. They are some of the smoothest and easiest-to-use casters out there.
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OH NO, not the still-wills! 4:51
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Thanks for watching! :)
We are professional manufacturer for caster wheels. We sincerely hope to have a chance to cooperation with you.
Thanks for watching. :)
Wayyyyy over thought
Thanks. :)