Spaces with wood floors that also use mobile equipment can vary greatly. The space may be used for business operations, leisure, or a combination of activities. If you’ve made an investment in wood floors to enhance your workspace or living space, there is significant value in finding the appropriate caster wheel that rolls with ease and is both non-marking and non-damaging to your floor.

Keep reading to discover our top three recommendations for caster wheels that will rolling across wood floors and why and when each of them should be considered for your application.

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As TACK Electronics took the steps to create a more efficient manufacturing process, one of the first items on their to-do list was calling CasterDepot to discuss ergonomics.

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When you are selecting casters based on load weight capacity, there is nothing more important than selecting a high-quality product that is designed for a specific load. When you don’t take the time to evaluate your environment and gather the right information for your caster decisions, there are many issues that can result. Productivity may be affected, safety may be compromised, and ineffective parts may lead to great human frustration. The right parts are available for any load weight, but it helps to understand load weights and caster capacities along with application requirements when placing an order. Once you have completed an assessment of your environment, you're ready to select the right casters to meet your demands.
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If you’re looking for smoother mobility in your office chair, you've come to the right place. Whether you need casters for your Herman Miller Aeron office chair, Haworth Zody office chair,  Steelcase Leap office chair, or any chair in between, CasterDepot has you covered. Upgrade your chair with any of our selections from Twin Wheel Caster Solutions. Continue reading →

When you take on a DIY project at home or on the job that requires casters, you’ll soon learn the value in understanding how caster inserts and sockets are used. Whether you are restoring a piece of antique furniture, designing a cart system for your storage warehouse, building a POP display or other retail display, or just looking to be prepared, caster inserts and sockets are a small but valuable piece to nearly every DIY project that involves wheels.

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Both in the office and on the production floor, ergonomics affect employee performance and the overall productivity of small and large companies. When a worker is equipped for safety, efficiency, and ease of motion on the job, both satisfaction and productivity are known to increase. Surprisingly, casters and wheels play a significant role in terms of ergonomics for both office and industrial workers.

Consider that wheels are one of the most commonly used components in nearly every industry including aviation, medical, military, high-tech and manufacturing environments. Superior wheel construction for ergonomically sound environments involves durable, high-end casters—the housings that include wheels and precision parts and materials to support thousands of unique applications.

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Early wheels used for everything from hand carts to furniture were generally made from Bakelite, a current-day, sought-after collectible material when it comes to vintage dressing table accessories and old tube-style radios. The durability properties of Bakelite live on in phenolic resin, a beneficial and worthy descendant for today’s casters and wheels.

Consider the following reasons why phenolic casters and wheels may be the best solution for your industrial or technical application.

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Our client service team is available for Everyday Q&A™: to answer your questions, provide fitting assessments and recommend product options that provide the best combination of price and value.
When you call our client service team, we may ask you some questions. For help understanding exactly what we’re asking you, please reference the images for common caster and wheel terms.

Everyday Q&A

1: What will the the caster be used on? 

2: What is the load height?   

3: How many total casters will be used?

4: In total, how much weight will the casters be supporting?

5: What type of flooring will the casters be used on?

6: Do you need a braking option? If so, do you need one to prevent rolling or one to prevent swiveling and rolling?

7: Do you have any specifications or will your casters be exposed to any unusual conditions?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How quickly will I receive my order? Are my casters in stock?

A: Most purchases are shipped within a few days because we have their parts in stock and we build most casters to order. If you need something sooner, communicate with us and we can make it happen.

Q: How do I know what type of wheel I need on my caster? They are so many options!

A: Talk to us! Floor conditions are an important factor in determining the proper caster. For example, on rougher floor settings, there is an increased likelihood of the load not being evenly distributed over all of the casters. Also, hardwood floors need a much different wheel than cement floor in order to prevent damage.

Q: How do I measure a threaded stem?

A: This can be challenging! First, you need to know if the stem is metric or US measure. The best way is to go to the hardware store and find a nut that fits the stem. The size of the nut will tell you the thread size of the stem. If you don’t feel like going out, grab some wrenches. When you find one that fits snugly on the stem, you’ve found your size.

Q: How do I determine the minimum load capacity needed for my caster?

A: Determine the total weight of the load. Divide by THREE. This resulting figure is the load capacity needed per caster. The division by three (NOT four!)  is important because only three points are needed to make a plane, and uneven floor surfaces frequently require three casters to carry the entire load.

Don’t forget! CasterDepot offers 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Return any item for a refund— never store credit.

Here at CasterDepot, we know that the world of casters isn’t something everyone understands. That's where we come in! The Internet makes access to information as easier than ever, but nothing replaces the expertise a CasterDepot Caster Consultant™ can bring to your facility. Purchasers, designers, engineers and a collection of maintenance teams rely on our caster knowledge to complete their advanced planning, custom designs and inventory management with our reputable field audits.

Our Caster Consultants™ are also available over the phone or via email to fit your scheduling needs. However, we've found that some the projects we are proudest of have resulted from field audits. Field audits give us an unmatched, up-close assessment of your operation while providing the opportunity to establish a more personal relationship with you as a client.

During a field audit, a Caster Consultant™ visits your facility to document your current caster applications, measure to what extent they're being used, identify wear and tear vulnerabilities, note the flooring situation and create a photo library for future reference.

After the audit, we examine the information gathered to create a thorough understanding of your operation and its current and potential caster use.  We then provide you with a personalized review. Our suggested improvements may include recommendations for products that are more environmentally or ergonomically sound, cost-efficient or just plain appropriate for the application.

We keep your specifications, stock levels and ordering calendars on file, too; nobody likes being asked the same questions over and over! On top of that, creating an account on our website will allow us to build your business a personalized product suggestion page for your organization. We want to do everything possible to accommodate your busy schedule.

Finding solutions and placing orders has never been this easy. We want to ensure you’re getting the most out of your casters here at CasterDepot, so give us a call today and schedule your field audit!

At CasterDepot, we make inventory planning easy. Between four warehouse locations totaling over 55,000 ft² of inventory, we have the capacity and capabilities to prepare flexible agreements for recurring orders. To best fit your needs, we offer two custom ordering options – blanket orders and stocking agreements.

For blanket orders, simply give us the quantities and ship dates upfront and your casters will be scheduled for delivery throughout the year. And there's no need to worry about delays because we guarantee to have your inventory in stock.

However, if you don't know the exact quantities you'll need throughout the year, our stocking agreement option might be right for you. We will keep stock of what's needed for your regularly ordered products at our warehouse. For free! Ready for a new shipment? Just notify us of the quantity and ship date and they'll be ready to go because we guarantee to have your inventory in stock, just like our blanket orders.

Either option is a great choice for anyone needing custom casters – and we offer over 1.5 million custom caster combinations! Give us a call today and we’ll help figure out which caster best fits your needs.