The correct installation of casters can make it easier to transport and move objects. However, different caster installation combinations have different effects on the movement of the device. The following are the most common installation methods.
1. Install 3 casters, all of which are universal wheels
The installation combination of 3 universal wheels is suitable for the handling of barrel-shaped and small equipment, and its good maneuverability is better than the 4-wheel installation method of the same specification.
2. Install 3 casters, 1 universal wheel, 2 directional wheels
The installation combination of 1 universal wheel and 2 directional wheels is suitable for short-distance transportation of medium and light equipment with low center of gravity, with good direction control and economy.
3. Install 4 casters, 2 universal wheels, 2 directional wheels
The installation combination of 2 universal wheels and 2 directional wheels is a conventional assembly method. There are 2 directional wheels at the front and 2 movable universal wheels at the back, which are close to the push armrest. They are suitable for long and short distance transportation of heavy equipment, economical and durable.
4. Install 4 casters, 2 universal wheels, 2 directional wheels
The installation combination of 2 universal wheels and 2 directional wheels is also a conventional assembly method. It is just the opposite of the third assembly method. There are 2 directional wheels on the back and 2 movable universal wheels on the front side near the traction part. It is suitable for Heavy-duty tractors are economical and durable for long-distance transportation, and they are mostly equipped with shock-absorbing casters.
5. Install 4 casters, all of which are directional wheels
The four directional wheels present a diamond-shaped layout design, which is suitable for long straight-line transportation of heavy equipment and cannot be used on sloped working surfaces.
6. Install 4 casters, 2 universal wheels with brakes, 2 directional wheels
Two universal wheels with brakes and two directional wheels are installed in a combination mode. There are 2 directional wheels on the front and 2 universal wheels with brakes behind the push armrest. This assembly method is suitable for long and short distances and sloped roads.
7. Install 4 casters, all of which are universal wheels
The 4 universal installation method is suitable for short-distance transportation of heavy equipment and has excellent directionality. It is often used in factory workshops. The universal installation method is suitable for short-distance transportation of heavy equipment. It has excellent directionality. It is used for turnover work on the factory floor.
8. Install 6 casters, 4 universal wheels, 2 directional wheels
The installation combination of 4 universal wheels and 2 directional wheels is suitable for long-distance transportation of heavy equipment and extended platforms. It has good maneuverability and is used for horizontal contact surfaces.
