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Conveyor Casters 

There are several factors to consider when choosing the right caster for your conveyor system. There are as many types and configurations of conveyor systems as there are uses. 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.

Most conveyor applications do not require conveyor to be moved very often. For that reason a wheel with a hard rolling surface is the best choice to avoid the wheel surface from developing a flat spot.

If the conveyor has 4 casters with a total weight less than 1000 LBS select a hard tread wheel from Model 3. If the total weight exceeds 1000 LBS on 4 casters select a polyolefin wheel from Model 9.

Material handling systems, storage and handling systems, material flow, warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.

Model 3

Capacity up to 350 pounds per caster. These casters are ideal for most types of equipment and projects where the total weight is less than 1000 lbs. on a set of 4 casters. They are offered with a wide selection of wheels. Model 3 casters are popular with retail business and consumer applications.

Model 9

Capacity up to 1200 pounds per caster. 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. 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. Rollability is a function of floor surface, wheel material, capacity and the environment. If a human being has to move the weight, select the largest practical wheel diameter.