The way to the right wheels and castors

Each area of application places its own demands on wheels and castors. Due to different properties, it is possible to do justice to almost every application with an optimal product. It is important to analyze the requirements. Here we show you the castors technique and the most important questions on the way to the right wheels and castors.

 1. How many castors will you put on a device?

You can find details on the attachment variants for swivel castors and fixed castors here.

2. What mounting options are there or
which one do you prefer

You can find the screw-on and attachment options for castors here.

 

Loads on wheels and castors

3. How much weight does each castor have to carry?

Details on how to calculate the load capacity of wheels and castors can be found here.

4.Is there a risk of overloading due to falling and impact loads?

Details on overloading wheels and castors can be found here.

5. Is there a danger from occurring lateral forces?

Details on lateral forces in wheels and castors can be found here.

 

Rolling safety & rolling comfort

6. Do you need low starting and rolling resistance?

Details on starting and rolling resistance can be found here.

7. Is low vibration or maximum soil protection desired?

Details on damping capacity and surface pressure can be found here.

8. Do you want to transport particularly fast?

Driving noise details find you here

 

Hygiene & environmental influences of wheels and castors

9.Is it used in hygiene areas?

Is it particularly easy to clean?

Hygiene details find you here.

10. Must contact staining be prevented?

Details on contact discoloration can be found here.

 

11. Is very high corrosion resistance required?

Details on corrosion resistance can be found here.

 

12. Is special chemical resistance required?

Details on chemical resistance can be found here.

 

13. What are the constant temperatures?

Is the ambient temperature permanently higher than 80°?

Temperature resistance details find you here.

 

14. Is static electricity generated and must it be dissipated via the wheels and castors?

Details on electrical conductivity find you here