Many home owners and businesses are tearing out
carpeting and installing wood floors. To protect these floors you need to use a
soft wheel. Although most recommendations are for a soft rubber wheel on
hardwood, a soft polyurethane caster wheel can also be used on hardwood floors.
The wheels on our furniture casters for hardwood floors will not mark or
scratch the floors.
Our selection offers 5
different styles to fit most decors. Each lettered description here will match
a lettered box further down this page. Click on the corresponding pictures in
the boxes A, B, C, D & E to get detailed information on that product.
A. The Black Hooded Twin Wheel
Caster is available with 50mm Polyurethane Wheels. This caster will work well
on either hard floor surfaces or short pile carpet. It will not mark or scratch
any hardwood floors.
B. The Metal Hooded Twin Wheel
Caster comes in 4 decorative colors and with either 50mm or 60mm Polyurethane
Wheels. . These casters will work well on either hard floor surfaces or carpet.
They will not mark or scratch any hardwood floors.
C. The Black Oxide Caster has a
ball bearing swivel and a Non-Marking dark gray soft rubber wheel. It is
recommended for any hard floor surface such as hardwood, ceramic tile, marble,
cement, extra thick plastic mats. The wheel is 2" x 3/4" wide. The metal body
has a black oxide finish.
D. The Twin Soft Rubber Wheels is
a very popular choice. Available with 2" wheels ( 50mm ), 2 3/8" wheels ( 60mm)
and 3" wheels ( 75mm ). The soft rubber wheels neither scratch nor mark hard
wood floors. These casters will work well on hard floor surfaces. Available in
Black or Two Tone Gray.
E. The Chrome Caster, our Elite
series, offers both soft rubber wheels for hardwood floors and a stylish
polyurethane wheel which can be used on either hardwood floors or carpeting.
The soft rubber wheel is available in both 2" and 3" diameters. Although we do
not recommend any caster for a SOFT WOOD floor such as Pine, the Elite series
with it's extra soft rubber wheels has been used successfully on SOFT WOOD
floors.
Some casters on this page are sold in
both 50mm and 60mm sizes. This is a comparison between the two different sizes.
Casters on most chairs and furniture have 50mm wheels and work fine for most
applications. If you require additional capacity or are going to roll on
carpet, you may want to consider the 60mm size.
Chair Caster
Selection
If your weight is between 350
lbs and 500 lbs, our Mr. Big Caster may be your best choice. It only comes with
nylon wheels and will require a thick mat to protect wood floors. Nylon wheels
are the best material when rolling directly on carpet but carpet wear can not
be avoided. For more information, and to order, click
here.
This chart is designed to help you
select a Chair Caster. We take into consideration the weight of the person and
the floor surface that the wheel will roll on. We also give you our "Opinion"
on "Easy Rolling". Easy Rolling is a subjective label determined by "OUR"
experience. You may come to a different conclusion.
Match the colored
boxes to the different casters as you scroll down this page.
If you are in a chair many
hours each day and your weight exceeds 200 lbs, we suggest you consider using
casters with at least 3" diameter wheels. Capacity is only one factor in
determining the proper caster.
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Best
SOFT POLYURETHANE For Some Hard
Floors or Carpet
RUBBER For any Hard
Floor
*** A ***
*** B ***
*** C ***
*** D ***
*** E ***
Colors
ON SALE !!
Black
Hooded Non-Marking Polyurethane Tires Available with: Grip Ring Stem Grip Neck Stem Threaded Stem Plate
Mount
Metal Hood in 4
Colors with Non-Marking Twin Polyurethane Tires Available
with: Grip Ring Stem Grip Neck Stem Threaded
Stem Plate Mount
Black Oxide
Finish Dark Gray Soft Rubber Wheels Available with: Grip
Ring Stem Only
Twin Soft
Rubber Wheels Available with: Grip Ring
Stem Grip Neck Stem Threaded Stem Plate Mount
Chrome or Black Extra Soft Rubber or
Polyurethane Tires Available with: Grip Ring
Stem Grip Neck Stem Threaded Stem Plate Mount
Click on photo to JUMP to that
caster. PLASTIC AND METAL SOCKETS ARE AVAILABLE BELOW
PLASTIC AND METAL
SOCKETS
Plastic Sockets
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP NECK STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Neck Stem To use
these sockets, select casters with a stem that looks like this.
Plastic Sockets for Grip Neck
Stem
Round Sockets
Square
Sockets
Inside Diameter of
Tubing ( I.D. )
Inside Diameter of Tubing (
I.D. )
.433" Diam.
.620" Diam.
.678" Sq.
.652" Diam.
.745" Diam.
.880" Sq.
.870" Diam.
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP RING STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Ring
Stem To use these sockets, select casters with a stem that looks like
this.
Plastic Sockets for Grip Ring
Stem
Round Sockets
Inside Diameter of
Tubing ( I.D. )
.652" Diam.
.805" Diam.
.870" Diam.
.902" Diam.
.992" Diam.
Square Sockets
Inside of Tubing (
I.D. )
.902" Square
.916" Square
Metal Sockets for Wood Furniture
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP NECK STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Neck Stem To use
these sockets, select casters with a stem that looks like this.
Part Number
MS-2719 Metal Socket with Teeth
Metal Socket with Teeth for use with
Grip Neck Stem Attach caster by drilling a
3/8" x 1 5/8" hole. Install socket, then insert caster.
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP NECK STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Neck
Stem To use these sockets, select casters with a stem that looks
like this.
Metal Socket for use with Grip Neck
Stem Commonly called a "Caster Clip", this socket is designed to install
casters on the edge of 3/4" or 1" Particle Board, MDF
or similar sheet goods. Color is Flat Black. Attach caster by
drilling a 3/8" x 1 5/8" hole. Install socket, then insert caster. You may want
to "drill & tack nail" the bottom face or add some silicon sealer to the
hole when installing.
Part Number CC34 - Y = 3/4" Caster
Clip Part Number CC1 - Y = 1" Caster
Clip
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP RING STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Ring Stem To use
these sockets, select casters with a stem that looks like this.
Part
Number MS-2255 Sombrero Socket
Metal Socket for use with Grip
Ring Stem This socket is used to install casters with a 7/16"
Diameter Grip Ring Stem on WOOD furniture.
To
attach, drill a 5/8" x 1 1/2" hole. Insert socket and attach with 1/4" wood
screws ( Not supplied ). Insert caster into socket.
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP RING STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Ring Stem
for use
with Grip Ring Stem 7/16" x 1 1/4"
The length of your stem my be shorter but not longer
Part
Number MS-S10X
Metal Socket for use with Grip Ring Stem This
socket is used to install casters with a 7/16" Diameter Grip Ring Stem
on WOOD or Steel furniture. The Tack Plate Diameter is approx 1" and the
overall length is 1.46" To attach in wood, drill a 5/8" x 1 1/2" hole. Apply
Epoxy Glue** ( Not supplied ) to socket and insert into hole. Allow to harden
before inserting caster into socket. ( This socket is not plated and can also
be welded to steel. )
** Use a 2 part Epoxy available at Home Depot,
Lowes or any Hardware Store.
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP RING STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Ring
Stem To use these sockets, select casters with a stem that looks
like this.
Part
Number MB180 Straight Bracket
Metal Socket for use with Grip Ring Stem This
socket is used to install casters with a 7/16" Diameter Grip Ring Stem
on WOOD furniture. Attach to inside of
frame with wood screws ( Not supplied ). Insert caster into
socket.
THESE SOCKETS
WILL BE SHOWN AS AN OPTION FOR GRIP RING STEM CASTERS IN THE SHOPPING
CART.
Grip Ring
Stem To use these sockets, select casters with a stem that looks
like this.
Part Number MB90 Corner
Bracket
Metal Socket for use with Grip Ring Stem This
socket is used to install casters with a 7/16" Diameter Grip Ring Stem
on WOOD furniture. Attach to inside corner
of frame with wood screws ( Not supplied ). Insert caster into
socket.
Hooded Twin Wheel Casters with Polyurethane
Tires
If you are in a chair many
hours each day and your weight exceeds 200 lbs, we suggest you consider using
casters with at least 3" diameter wheels. Capacity is only one factor in
determining the proper caster.
Features & Benefits:
Recommended for any hard floor surface: hardwood,
ceramic tile, marble, cement, extra thick plastic mats. Can also be used on
short pile carpet.
When used on carpets, normal carpet wear can be
expected.
Polyurethane will not mark
or scratch hard floor surfaces.
Nylon Body - Hooded
Choice of mountings.
Grip Neck Stem & Grip Ring Stem are available
with or without a socket.
Available with 50mm wheels
only.
Color: Flat Black ( Only )
Optional
Brake:
Brakes are available as an option on all mountings below.
If you are unsure of your choice, please call us.
Returns are subject to a restocking charge. Call for a return Authorization form
and shipping address.
If you are in a chair many hours each day and your
weight exceeds 200 lbs, we suggest you consider using casters with at least 3"
diameter wheels. Capacity is only one factor in determining the proper
caster.
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Features:
Capacity up to 50
lbs. per caster. See Chair Caster Selection Chart for Rollability.
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2" x 3/4"
Non-marking dark gray soft rubber wheel.
Recommended for any hard floor
surface: hardwood, ceramic tile, marble, cement, extra thick plastic
mats.
If you are unsure of your choice, please call us.
Returns are subject to a restocking charge. Call for a return Authorization form
and shipping address.
If you are in a chair many hours
each day and your weight exceeds 200 lbs, we suggest you consider using casters
with at least 3" diameter wheels. Capacity is only one factor in determining
the proper caster.
Features & Benefits:
Available with 50mm, 60mm or
75mm wheels.
Twin 50mm ( 1.97" )
diameter soft rubber wheels.
Twin 60mm ( 2.36" )
diameter soft rubber wheels.
Large Twin 75mm (
2.95" ) diameter soft rubber wheels.
Recommended for any hard floor
surface: hardwood, ceramic tile, marble, cement, extra thick plastic
mats.
Two Tone Gray or Solid Black Finish -
Nylon Body
Optional
Brake:
Brakes are available as an option on all mountings below.
If you are unsure of your choice, please call us.
Returns are subject to a restocking charge. Call for a return Authorization form
and shipping address.
Metal Hooded Twin
Wheel Casters with Polyurethane Tires
If you are in a chair many
hours each day and your weight exceeds 200 lbs, we suggest you consider using
casters with at least 3" diameter wheels. Capacity is only one factor in
determining the proper caster.
Features
& Benefits:
Recommended for any hard floor
surface: hardwood, ceramic tile, marble, cement, extra thick plastic mats. Can
also be used on carpet. If using on thick carpet, choose the 60mm wheel
diameter.
When used on carpets, normal carpet wear can be
expected.
If you are unsure of your choice, please call us.
Returns are subject to a restocking charge. Call for a return Authorization form
and shipping address.
Elite Chrome Casters with
Rubber & Polyurethane Tires
If your weight exceeds 200
lbs, we suggest you consider using casters with at least 3" diameter wheels. 3"
diameter wheels roll easier than 2" diameter wheels. Polyurethane and Soft
Rubber wheels are floor protective. Polyurethane rolls easier but is less
resilient.
Please read the Features & Benefits below before
selecting a Chair Caster:
Designed for frequent movement on an Executive or
Clerical chair.
Grip Ring Stem size is 7/16"
Diameter x 7/8" Long
Soft rubber wheels will protect
any hard floor surface: hardwood, ceramic tile, marble, cement or extra thick
plastic mats.
Select polyurethane for carpet
or hard floors.
The Crown Tread on the wheels enhance the ability to
swivel or change direction.
Precision sealed ball bearing in the wheel provides easy
rolling and never needs maintenance.
The swivel bearing has two heat treated raceways for easy
swiveling and long caster life.
Bright chrome finish gives a clean, elegant
appearance.
The Black Extra Soft Rubber wheels are available in 2" or
3" diameter and provide an extra cushion ride.
Gray Soft Rubber wheels are available in 2" or 3"
diameter and are recommended for hard floors.
Polyurethane wheels are available in 2" and 3" diameter.
2" are recommended only for hard floor surfaces. 3" polyurethane wheels can be
used on either hard floors or carpet.
We do not warrant any wheel for
a SOFT WOOD Floor. However, in many instances the Elite Caster with a Black
Extra Soft Rubber wheel has performed without harming the soft wood.
If you are unsure of your choice, please call us.
Returns are subject to a restocking charge. Call for a return Authorization form
and shipping address.
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.