When your caster applications require cushioning, a smooth quiet ride and shock absorption, the solution you seek is pneumatic casters. Pneumatic casters use a pneumatic wheel, which contains compressed air that is usually just right for transporting fragile cargo over a broad range of surfaces. The standard 8” or 10” wheel diameter adds the stability needed for indoor or outdoor locations where rolling surfaces are not always flat or smooth or even consistent. Pneumatic casters and pneumatic wheels are well suited for manual applications that do not demand a great deal of speed. If noise is a factor in the environment where you’ll be wheeling equipment or parts from place to place, pneumatic casters are ideal.

Considerations for Pneumatic Casters

Pneumatic casters require a slightly higher level of maintenance than the average caster and come with a few limitations, although suited for a number of unique purposes. Take the following facts about pneumatic casters in consideration when considering them as your mobility solution.

• Air pressure and/or inflation level must be monitored and possibly adjusted
• Pneumatic casters are best used for manual load operation and material handling (custom options are available for towed applications, contact our team for options)
• Transport should be limited to 3 miles per hour when using pneumatic casters
• Some air loss in pneumatic wheels is to be expected over time
• Pneumatic casters are not typically used for free-standing loads, especially heavy ones
• The black rubber tread of pneumatic wheels may mark certain floors if the casters are not used properly

While pneumatic casters may present a few challenges, customers find them superior for many needs. The transportation of fragile products such as glass, handcrafted products, tableware and computer parts should use pneumatic casters in order to avoid breakage and damage. Using the wrong caster could lead to a disaster. Let our caster experts at help you find the pneumatic casters that will suit your industrial or commercial needs, however large or small your operation.

Standard Specifications of Pneumatic Casters

When you are ready to place your order, keep in mind that most pneumatic casters often include the following standard specifications,  but can vary depending on your particular needs.

• Load capacity reaches up to 350 lbs per caster
• Sealed ball bearing are used and maintenance free
• Swivel or rigid casters are both available
•  8" or 10" black rubber on iron wheels are used
•  4" x 4-1/2" top plate mounting with four bolt holes
• Top lock brake options are available for both swivel and rigid casters

If pneumatic casters sound right for you, purchase our most popular pneumatic casters here or call us today to find the casters you're looking for that will provide a cushioned and trouble-free ride time and time again.