Are all chair casters the same size?

Are all chair casters the same size?

Whilst they are typically 2-2.5 inches in size as standard, it is the style of the castor stem (the part which attaches the wheel to the chair leg) which determines whether the wheels will fit in other office chairs. That said, most office chair castors will use a grip ring style stem.

Are all caster wheels the same?

The actual wheel of the caster can be made of elastomers, nylon, steel and other materials. In some cases, the wheel is actually a ball that can roll in any direction. Office chairs typically feature a type of plastic or rubber material while more industrial, heavy-duty casters tend towards metal materials.

What size casters do I need?

A 2-3″ wheel diameter will suit most applications. Larger wheels can be helpful if you need to roll out of a garage and onto the rough surface of a driveway. A caster with a mounting plate usually works best on platforms made from wood.

What are chair wheels called?

Casters
A caster (or castor) is an undriven wheel that is designed to be attached to the bottom of a larger object (the “vehicle”) to enable that object to be moved. Casters are used in numerous applications, including shopping carts, office chairs, toy wagons, hospital beds, and material handling equipment.

What are office chair wheels called?

casters
Modern office chairs typically use a single, distinctive load bearing leg (often called a gas lift), which is positioned underneath the chair seat. Near the floor this leg spreads out into several smaller feet, which are often wheeled and called casters.

What type of casters do I need?

In many cases, you’ll want a swiveling, double-locking caster with a solid polyurethane wheel and a load rating in the 200-300 lb. range. A 2-3″ wheel diameter will suit most applications. Larger wheels can be helpful if you need to roll out of a garage and onto the rough surface of a driveway.

What casters should I use?

The conventional wisdom is that the bigger the wheel, the easier it rolls, so you should use casters with the largest wheel diameter that is practical for the job at hand. A wheel that is large in diameter will help you cover ground more quickly than a smaller wheel, and can generally handle larger capacities as well.