Swivel casters refer to brackets installed on caster wheels that can rotate 360 degrees horizontally under dynamic or static loads. There are many materials for manufacturing swivel casters. Common materials are: nylon, polyurethane, rubber, cast iron and other materials. They are widely used. It is used in many industries and various industries such as mining, mechanical equipment, electronic equipment, engineering decoration, textile, printing and dyeing, furniture, logistics equipment, warehousing, turnover vehicles, chassis, cabinets, equipment, electromechanical, dust-free workshops, production lines, large supermarkets, etc. fields, including industrial casters.
1. Bracket maintenance: If the movable steering wheel is too loose, replace it immediately. If the center rivet of the caster is fixed by a nut, make sure it is tightly locked. If the movable steering wheel cannot rotate freely, check whether there is corrosion or dirt on the ball. If When equipped with fixed casters, make sure the caster brackets are not bent.
2. Maintenance of caster wheels: Check the wheel wear. Smooth rotation of the wheels is related to thin wires, ropes and other debris. The anti-tangle cover can well block the entanglement of these debris. The casters are too loose or too tight. is another factor. Replace damaged wheels to avoid unstable rotation. After inspecting and replacing the wheels, make sure to tighten the wheel axle with locking washers and nuts, because loose axles will cause the spokes to rub against the brackets and become stuck. This should Be sure to keep replacement wheels and bearings on hand to avoid downtime.
3. Lubricating oil maintenance: By adding lubricating oil regularly, the wheels and movable bearings can be used normally for a long time. Applying lubricating grease to the friction parts of the axle, sealing ring and roller bearing can reduce friction and make the rotation more flexible. Under normal conditions Lubricate the wheels every six months, and the wheels should be lubricated and maintained after the car is cleaned every month.
4. Inspection of brackets and fasteners: Tighten loose wheel axles and nuts and check whether the welds or support plates are damaged. Overloading or impact will cause the bracket to twist, and a twisted bracket will cause heavy loads to tilt and press on individual wheels. Cause premature wheel damage. If it is a rod-type caster, the nut should be tightened or riveted firmly, and ensure that the equipment mounting bracket is not bent and the rod is installed correctly. When installing the caster, a locking nut or anti-loosening washer should be used. , The installation of the expansion rod caster must ensure that the rod is firmly installed in the casing.
Swivel caster manufacturers are here to remind everyone that whether it is swivel wheels, industrial casters or other hardware products, we need to maintain them to ensure their normal use.
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