Total Locking Casters - Caster Model K3A - Stem
Caster
Capacity up to 300 pounds per caster.
These institutional casters are ideal for any light duty application
where the caster must be totally immobile when the caster brake is applied.
Caster Model K3A has a unique brake which locks both the wheel and the
swivel bearing at the same time. This "Total-Lock" brake insures that the
swivel caster will not turn when the wheel is locked. This combination wheel
brake and swivel lock is essential for safety in some applications - such as on
worktables, tablesaws, and medical equipment. The Total-Lock brake is
desireable whenever a brake is needed because it makes a swivel caster totally
immobile. The wheels featured with Caster Model K3A are non-marking, and all
except Polyolefin can be used on hardwood floors. Polyolefin wheels are best at
reducing the risk of a flat spot occuring when loads are left standing for
prolong periods. Gray Soft Rubber and Polyurethane wheels have a sealed
precision ball bearing. They provide floor and cargo protection, quiet
operation, and are very easy rolling. Try a set of 4 casters. You will be
amazed at their performance!
Typical Applications:
Workbenches -
Shop Equipment - Kitchen Islands - Movie & Soundstage Equipment - Hospital
/ Medical Equipment Computer Equipment Stands and Mobile Workstations -
Electronics & Diagnostic Equipment and Carts Any Application requiring
the item to be held firmly in place.
Features:
Swivel Construction - Stamped steel. Swivel
has double ball bearing.
Gray Non-marking Soft Rubber, Gray Polyurethane,
Black/Gray , Blue/Gray and Red/Gray Polyurethane all have a precision sealed ball bearing ( PS ) shielded by
full thread guards. Polyurethane on Aluminun Wheels have Ball Bearings (
B ) without thread guards. Polyolefin wheels have a plain bore ( no
bearing ) ( P ).
Total-Lock Brake:
Total Lock Brake in the
Un-Locked Position
Total Lock Brake in the Locked
Position
Combination Wheel Brake and Swivel Lock -
This brake simultaneously locks the wheel and the swivel. One step on the
activating pedal instantly locks the entire caster holding the equipment firmly
in place. One step on the release pedal frees the swivel and wheel.
These mounting
stems are available in all wheels below. Choose the mounting stem in the
Shopping Cart.
- Swivel Radius for Casters with the Total-Lock Brake - ALL
SIZES - 4 3/8"
Use the Polyolefin ( Industrial Plastic ) wheel for "Standing
Loads". Polyolefin wheels eliminate the possiblilty of a flat spot developing
if the castered equipment is left parked for a prolong period.
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.
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.