How does a leveling caster work?
Leveling casters are adjustable-height casters that are ideal for heavier weight loads. The caster uses an anti-vibration pad to secure it to the floor. Once the pad is lowered, the application will not move. Unlike a locked swivel caster, the pad won’t wobble and will remain stable.
What is a leveling plate?
A steel plate placed atop a foundation on which a structural column may rest.
What are Levelling castors?
The range of Adjustable Levelling Castors is ideal for applications where there is a requirement for absolute positionin. These die cast aluminium castors come with a rubber pad which is adjustable and raises the castor from a flat surface.
How much weight can casters?
Light duty casters are for loads of up to 500 lbs. Medium duty casters are for weights of between 501 and 2,000 lbs. And heavy duty casters are for weights of more than 2,000 lbs. Just remember that casters are rated for the weight capacity of each caster, whether swivel or rigid, and not for the entire set of casters.
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 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 is the purpose of leveling plate?
plates with leveling nuts are regularly used to support highway signs, luminaries, traffic signals and industrial facilities. These utility poles are usually supported on concrete footings by means of anchor bolts, as shown in Figure 1.