Comparing The Different Types Of Casters
A caster is more than just a wheel; it’s a versatile rolling device that includes a wheel as well as a mounting frame. As shown in the image to the left, casters contain a single wheel housed within a frame. They are frequently used on the bottom of chairs, workbenches, and heavy machinery, allowing these items to roll smoothly across the floor. But there are different types of casters available, the most common of which are described below.
Plate Casters
The most common type, plate casters are characterized by a flat, square-shaped mounting surface. They usually have four holes — one on each corner of the mounting surface — which are used to secure the plate caster to the object. They are called “plate casters” because the mounting surface resembles a square-squared plate.
Examples of plate casters.
Heavy-Duty Swivel Top Plate Capacity-to-1250-lbs
Light-Duty Swivel Top-Plate Casters Capacity-to-75-lbs
Medium-Duty Thermoplastic Swivel Lock Capacity-to-300-lbs