These rugged cold forged casters are recommended only for
manually moved applications. Model 9 is our most popular industrial caster due
to its widespread use throughout industry and its low initial cost.
Features:
Swivel Construction - cold forged top plate
and yoke base from 1/4" steel. Swivel has double ball bearing with hardened
raceways.
Center Pin - 5/8" diameter, bolt and
nut.
Legs - 1/4" thick, welded outside only.
Lube Axle - 1/2'' diameter hollow bolt with
lock nut.
Threaded Stem Casters should NOT be used
as a "Leveling Device"! Capacity ratings are based on the weight being directly
on the swivel bearing.
You should never select on the basis of
load capacity alone. Capacity ratings do not take into account the effort
required to manually move a load. Capacity ratings are based on manual
operation under ideal conditions. If these casters are going to be moved by
mechanically powered equipment, consult us for a reduced capacity rating based
on your application. If a human being has to move the weight, select the
largest practical wheel diameter.
If
a caster failure occurs it is almost always because of misuse or abuse. It has
been very rare that a product failed because of faulty material or poor
workmanship. The following are examples of things that we do
NOT want you to do:
1. Dragging the
wheel sideways.
2. Shock or Impact
caused by dropping the load instead of setting it down on the castered
equipment.
3. Improper
Installation such as:
A. Rigid casters not installed
parallel to one another.
B. Swivel casters not
installed parallel to the floor.
C. Using less than 4 bolts to
attach the mounting plate.
D. Distortion of the swivel
bearing when attaching the mounting plate due to welding
improperly.
4. Exceeding the
rated capacity of the wheel or caster.
5. Exceeding a
rolling speed of 3 MPH.
6. The build up of
heat caused by continuous operation causing tire separation.
Photos
& graphics are for informational purposes only. Actual product may vary
slightly from those shown. Wheel colors may vary unless specified. If wheel
color is important, please contact us for current inventory.