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SELECTING CASTERS & WHEELS

Selecting the right casters and wheels for your application

Casters and wheels are offered in a wide variety of materials,
sizes and types. The following information details some of
the key considerations that will help define the best products
for your specific application and operating conditions. An
important thing to remember when selecting wheels and
casters for your equipment is that the product will be
working for you. Selecting the right wheels and casters can
have an impact on areas that include productivity, safety,
operating costs (replacement costs, life of equipment, ease
of use) floor wear and tear and other direct and indirect
operating costs that go beyond the initial investment in the casters and wheels.

The information offered is intended as a guide to assist you in understanding which are the best
casters and wheels for your specific applications, operating environment and help you select
products that will enhance safety and decrease operating costs. At P&H, we always encourage
our customers to take advantage of our expertise and consult with our experienced sales,
customer service and engineering specialists to develop the best long term solution for their
operations—that’s the P&H difference!

Key considerations for selecting new or replacement wheels and casters

1. What is the load capacity?

2. What type of surface will the wheels and casters be operating on?

3. What unique environmental challenges exist? Wet? Hot? Cold? Oily or corrosive

chemicals present?
4. What degree of floor protection is required?

5. Will the application be powered or manually pushed?

6. What wheel diameter will give the desired mobility?

7. What type of bearing will maximize the control of the anticipated loads?
8. How will the casters be mounted?

9. Are swivel, rigid or brake options needed?

10. How will the conveyance be loaded? Drop, precise placement, shock load?