Swivel casters pivot as a cart turns. And while this is good news for maneuverability and ergonomics, it can create difficulty in accessing certain types of side brakes. There are two schools of thought on this:
Position half of the brakes on one side of the caster, half on the other
Advantages: The brakes are accessible on both sides of the cart when the caster is is the trailing position
Disadvantages: None of the brakes are accessible if the caster is in a leading position
Position all brakes on the same side of the caster
Advantages: A brake is always accessible, whether a caster is in a trailing or a leading position
Disadvantages: A brake is only accessible from one side of the cart at any point
While there is certainly no “right” answer to this dilemma, CasterDepot side brakes are by default positioned on the same side. Let us know if you’d prefer us to assemble them differently when placing your order.