Caster and Wheel Replacement Guide

Replacement Casters

Important Questions For Selecting The Right Caster

1. Do you have the manufacture's part number?
2. What is the wheel diameter & tread width?
3. What type of wheel material is it?
4. How are they mounted (i.e. Top Plate, Stem)
5. If plate what are the over-all dimensions and what is the bolthole spacing?
6. If stem what is the diameter and length (i.e. Threaded, Octagon, Grip Ring, Rubber Expandable, Etc.)?
7. Over-all mounting height of caster?
8. Do you need Swivel, Rigid or both?
9. Options required (i.e. Wheel Brake, Swivel Lock, Seals, Etc.)?

Replacement Wheels

Important Questions For Selecting The Right Wheel

1. What is the diameter and tread width?
2. What type of wheel is it (i.e. Steel, Rubber, Phenolic, Polyurethane, Etc.)?
3. If your not sure what type it is, make note of the
   1. Color or colors?
   2. Is there a tread material with a different center (i.e. Steel, Aluminum or Plastic)?
   3. Is the tread hard or soft (can you indent the tread with your fingernail)?
4. Does it have a bearing, if yes what type (i.e. Roller, Ball, Tapered, Precision Ball, Steel Sleeve)?
5. What is the I.D. of the bearing or bore?
6. Does the bearing require seals?
7. What is the axle or shaft size?
8. Does is it ride directly on the axle or is there a spanner bushing between the bearing and the axle?