Choosing the Right Casters for Real World Floors and Real World Loads
If you have ever watched a cart fight its way across a rough dock plate or heard a flat-spotted wheel thump down a corridor, you already know this truth. Casters are not “just wheels.” The right set can reduce strain on your team, protect your equipment, and keep workflow moving. The wrong set can turn simple transport into daily frustration, plus extra maintenance calls you did not plan for. This guide is written for maintenance teams, facilities managers, warehouse supervisors, and anyone buying rolling equipment for industrial or commercial use. We will walk through the types of casters , what to match to your environment, and when specific picks like swivel casters, heavy duty casters, steel casters, and 6 inch casters make the most sense. Start with the job not the part number Before you shop, answer these five questions. They will narrow the field faster than any catalog filter. 1) What is the total loaded weight Include the cart, the load, and anything that gets added lat...