Castors and wheels

A fixed castor does not normally require a brake as it is not moving. As standard, our fixed castors do not have brakes but… Continue reading Can I have a brake on a fixed castor?

The choice of which is better really depends on what they will be used for. Pneumatic tyres offer a smooth ride, capable of cushioning… Continue reading Which is better – a pneumatic or puncture proof?

The tread width is the width of the tyre or wheel. The hub width is the width of the hole where the wheel fits… Continue reading What’s the difference between a hub width and a tread width?

We recommend a pneumatic or very soft wheel for use on uneven, rough ground or surfaces as these will absorb some of the impact.

One advantage of a twin wheel castor is the weight handling capacity. A twin wheeled castor will handle more weight than a single wheel.… Continue reading What’s the advantage of a twin wheel castor?

The best castors for noise reduction have soft rubber wheels. We recommend 55 Shore A or 65 Shore A.

Plain bearing – is just the centre of the wheel with nothing in it. Roller bearings or needle roller bearings is a plastic casing… Continue reading What is the difference between, plain, roller and ball bearing?

A fabricated castor has been welded together whereas pressed steel has been pressed from a sheet of metal. The fabricated castor would therefore be… Continue reading What is the difference between pressed steel and a fabricated castor?

Both nylon and polypropylene are types of plastic. Nylon wheels are stronger and can cope with a heavier load than polypropylene but they can… Continue reading What is the difference between Nylon and Polypropylene?

Shore hardness is a scale that measures how hard or soft a wheel is. Rubber will have a lower shore rating than polyurethane or… Continue reading What does the Shore Hardness mean?

This depends on the configuration and takes into consideration the effect of uneven floor surfaces which can affect the castor share of the total… Continue reading How do you work out the load capacity?

No. BIL jacking castors are rated differently to other castors. They are designed to lift a load off of the floor and therefore each… Continue reading Do you work out the weight loading for jacking castors the same as normal castors?