Swivel Casters. Wheel Material. Caster Material. Zinc-Plated Steel. Plate Dimensions. 1/8 thick x 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 inch. Solid cushion rubber tires molded onto iron, aluminum, or plastic centers provide, rugged, long wearing wheels that are widely used on industrial equipment.
. Rollability TipsErgonomic considerations are always top of mind. Workforce ages and workmen's compensation costs climb, selecting a caster with high rollability is a smart choice to reduce stress on joints, prevent back injuries, and better accommodate staff. Wheel size is the single biggest factor in rollability. Larger wheels are easier to push or pull under load. Test data is available to determine what size and tread type is best for any given load and ergonomic parameters.
Capacity Selection TipsBe sure to add the weight of the cart, trailer, or AGV in addition to the weight of the load. Also consider the possibility of overload, shock loading, abuse or poor floor conditions into your calculation. Then it may seem obvious to divide the maximum load weight by four casters, but this can lead to heavy miscalculations. Because most loads don't maintain an even weight across the length and width of the vehicle.
An off-center load could overload even the most durable casters. Shock Loading TipsShock loading occurs when a load is dropped onto the trailer. Or when a rig rolls over a bump, like a concrete joint, door jam, dock plate or leveler. In some cases, shock loading can force a wheel to bear more than three times the weight of the load. Operating Environment TipsWhere is it rolling? Environmental conditions must be considered when choosing a caster or wheel.
For example, if excessive noise is an issue, Hamilton offers quiet-rolling wheels with high load capacities. Extremely hot or cold applications may require special caster and wheel materials, and bearing lubricants, to withstand the conditions. Abuse TipsAbuse takes a toll on casters. We like to believe that everyone uses them as intended, but we also understand that's not always the reality.
Sometimes workers move too quickly, take short cuts, or even take out frustrations on them. Keep this in mind when selecting equipment. The Effects on FloorsPoor floor conditions can cause a caster or wheel to fail, but don't underestimate the effect wheels can have on floors, too. Very hard wheels, such as cast iron or forged steel, roll easily and carry higher capacities than resilient tread wheels.
But, they can damage concrete floors and lead to costly repairs. Rollability TipsErgonomic considerations are always top of mind. Workforce ages and workmen's compensation costs climb, selecting a wheel with high rollability is a smart choice to reduce stress on joints, prevent back injuries, and better accommodate staff.
Wheel size is the single biggest factor in rollability. Larger wheels are easier to push or pull under load.
Test data is available to determine what size and tread type is best for any given load and ergonomic parameters. Capacity Selection TipsBe sure to add the weight of the cart, trailer, or AGV in addition to the weight of the load. Also consider the possibility of overload, shock loading, abuse or poor floor conditions into your calculation. Then it may seem obvious to divide the maximum load weight by four wheels, but this can lead to heavy miscalculations.
Because most loads don't maintain an even weight across the length and width of the vehicle. An off-center load could overload even the most durable wheels. Shock Loading TipsShock loading occurs when a load is dropped onto the trailer. Or when a rig rolls over a bump, like a concrete joint, door jam, dock plate or leveler. In some cases, shock loading can force a wheel to bear more than three times the weight of the load.
Operating Environment TipsWhere is it rolling? Environmental conditions must be considered when choosing a wheel. For example, if excessive noise is an issue, Hamilton offers quiet-rolling wheels with high load capacities. Extremely hot or cold applications may require special wheel materials, and bearing lubricants, to withstand the conditions. Abuse TipsAbuse takes a toll on wheels.
We like to believe that everyone uses them as intended, but we also understand that's not always the reality. Sometimes workers move too quickly, take short cuts, or even take out frustrations on them. Keep this in mind when selecting equipment. The Effect on FloorsPoor floor conditions can cause a wheel to fail, but don't underestimate the effect wheels can have on floors, too. Very hard wheels, such as cast iron or forged steel, roll easily and carry higher capacities than resilient tread wheels. But, they can damage concrete floors and lead to costly repairs.
. Rollability TipsErgonomic considerations are always top of mind. Workforce ages and workmen's compensation costs climb, selecting a caster with high rollability is a smart choice to reduce stress on joints, prevent back injuries, and better accommodate staff. Wheel size is the single biggest factor in rollability. Larger wheels are easier to push or pull under load. Test data is available to determine what size and tread type is best for any given load and ergonomic parameters. Capacity Selection TipsBe sure to add the weight of the cart, trailer, or AGV in addition to the weight of the load.
Also consider the possibility of overload, shock loading, abuse or poor floor conditions into your calculation. Then it may seem obvious to divide the maximum load weight by four casters, but this can lead to heavy miscalculations. Because most loads don't maintain an even weight across the length and width of the vehicle. An off-center load could overload even the most durable casters. Shock Loading TipsShock loading occurs when a load is dropped onto the trailer. Or when a rig rolls over a bump, like a concrete joint, door jam, dock plate or leveler. In some cases, shock loading can force a wheel to bear more than three times the weight of the load.
Operating Environment TipsWhere is it rolling? Environmental conditions must be considered when choosing a caster or wheel. For example, if excessive noise is an issue, Hamilton offers quiet-rolling wheels with high load capacities.
Extremely hot or cold applications may require special caster and wheel materials, and bearing lubricants, to withstand the conditions. Abuse TipsAbuse takes a toll on casters. We like to believe that everyone uses them as intended, but we also understand that's not always the reality.
Sometimes workers move too quickly, take short cuts, or even take out frustrations on them. Keep this in mind when selecting equipment. The Effects on FloorsPoor floor conditions can cause a caster or wheel to fail, but don't underestimate the effect wheels can have on floors, too. Very hard wheels, such as cast iron or forged steel, roll easily and carry higher capacities than resilient tread wheels. But, they can damage concrete floors and lead to costly repairs. Rollability TipsErgonomic considerations are always top of mind. Workforce ages and workmen's compensation costs climb, selecting a wheel with high rollability is a smart choice to reduce stress on joints, prevent back injuries, and better accommodate staff.
Wheel size is the single biggest factor in rollability. Larger wheels are easier to push or pull under load.
Test data is available to determine what size and tread type is best for any given load and ergonomic parameters. Capacity Selection TipsBe sure to add the weight of the cart, trailer, or AGV in addition to the weight of the load. Also consider the possibility of overload, shock loading, abuse or poor floor conditions into your calculation. Then it may seem obvious to divide the maximum load weight by four wheels, but this can lead to heavy miscalculations. Because most loads don't maintain an even weight across the length and width of the vehicle.
An off-center load could overload even the most durable wheels. Shock Loading TipsShock loading occurs when a load is dropped onto the trailer. Or when a rig rolls over a bump, like a concrete joint, door jam, dock plate or leveler.
In some cases, shock loading can force a wheel to bear more than three times the weight of the load. Operating Environment TipsWhere is it rolling? Environmental conditions must be considered when choosing a wheel. For example, if excessive noise is an issue, Hamilton offers quiet-rolling wheels with high load capacities. Extremely hot or cold applications may require special wheel materials, and bearing lubricants, to withstand the conditions. Abuse TipsAbuse takes a toll on wheels.
We like to believe that everyone uses them as intended, but we also understand that's not always the reality. Sometimes workers move too quickly, take short cuts, or even take out frustrations on them. Keep this in mind when selecting equipment. The Effect on FloorsPoor floor conditions can cause a wheel to fail, but don't underestimate the effect wheels can have on floors, too. Very hard wheels, such as cast iron or forged steel, roll easily and carry higher capacities than resilient tread wheels. But, they can damage concrete floors and lead to costly repairs.
With one of the industry's largest lines of metal wheels (most are cast iron, a few of the smaller sizes sintered iron), Hamilton has come to be known as the first place to go for new or replacement metal wheels. In the last three years, the most popular metal wheel sizes have been upgraded with larger hubs and less scrap metal content to represent the most durable and highest quality metal wheels in the industry.All metal wheels over 5' diameter include lubrication fittings in the hubs (lube axles are recommended for the smaller sizes).
Some non-standard bores within the minimum and maximum range shown may require an extra charge; close tolerances are always special and can be quoted upon receipt of details.