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Caster & Wheel Video Library

Installation tutorials, buying guides, brake comparisons and wheel-material specs — built by the engineers who sell the parts.

51 videos covering how to choose, measure, install and replace casters, wheels and dollies. Every video is grouped by subject so engineers, MRO buyers and procurement teams can find the exact answer fast — then spec the right part with confidence.

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Content reviewed by Jordan Wilson, Industrial Caster Specialist · May 15, 2026
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How do I choose the right caster and wheel? 3 videos

Buying guides that walk through capacity, floor surface, mount type and wheel material — plus how to measure an existing caster so the replacement fits the first time.

How to choose the perfect caster and wheel video
4:35

How to Choose the Perfect Caster & Wheel for Any Application

A fast, structured method for matching a caster and wheel to your equipment weight, operating surface and environment. Good starting point before a bulk order.

▶ 7.8K views⏱ 4:35
Caster and wheel buyers guide video
12:52

Caster & Wheel Buyers Guide

The full reference: choosing the right wheel for a tool box, cart or piece of equipment by capacity, floor and duty cycle. The most-watched guide in the library.

▶ 81K views⏱ 12:52
How to find a replacement caster and measure video
11:43

How to Find a Replacement Caster — Easiest Way to Measure

The four measurements that define a caster — mount type, stem or bolt pattern, wheel diameter and mounting height — so you order an exact match.

▶ 6.3K views⏱ 11:43
Engineer Pro Tip: Derate your total capacity by 33% for 4-wheel carts. Uneven floors mean only three wheels actually share the load at any moment.

How do I install or mount a caster? 7 videos

Step-by-step installation tutorials for stem casters, plate casters, caster pads, roller bearings and mounting hardware — including how to add casters to equipment that never had them.

Expanding stem caster installation tutorial video
5:15

Expanding Stem Caster Installation Tutorial

How to size and seat an expanding stem caster into round tubing, including matching the expander to your tube inside diameter.

▶ 70K views⏱ 5:15
How to install caster pads tutorial video
2:09

How to Install Caster Pads

Weld-on and bolt-on caster pads let you add casters to equipment with no existing mounting surface. Full install walkthrough.

▶ 5.9K views⏱ 2:09
Wire shelving wheels and caster installation tutorial video
4:16

Wire Shelving Wheels & Caster Installation Tutorial

How to add casters to wire shelving units — fits all major wire rack brands. Covers stem sizing and the install sequence.

▶ 81K views⏱ 4:16
How to add wheels to a kitchen prep table video
2:49

How to Add Wheels to Any Kitchen Prep Table

Mobilize a stainless steel prep table with the correct plate or stem casters for a commercial kitchen environment.

▶ 6.6K views⏱ 2:49
How to install a roller bearing inside a caster wheel video
2:38

How to Install a Roller Bearing Inside a Caster Wheel

Press and seat a roller bearing inside a caster wheel hub for smoother rolling and longer life under load.

▶ 5.5K views⏱ 2:38
How to use steel shims and caster plates for leveling video
2:56

How to Use Steel Shims & Caster Plates for Perfect Leveling

Use steel shims and caster plates to correct uneven floors and level equipment before the casters go on.

▶ 2.5K views⏱ 2:56
Mounting hardware for plate casters video
3:27

Mounting Hardware for Plate Casters

Carriage bolts vs. slotted hex bolts for mounting plate casters — which fastener to use, and why it matters under load.

▶ 2.9K views⏱ 3:27
Engineer Pro Tip: On expanding stem casters, the expander has to match tube ID, not the nominal tube size. A 1" tube with a thick wall needs a smaller expander than a 1" tube with a thin wall.

How do I replace office chair casters? 4 videos

Removing, replacing and upgrading chair casters — including self-braking casters and adding wheels to furniture that shipped without them.

How to replace office chair casters install video
4:43

How to Replace Office Chair Casters

The full install video for swapping standard office chair casters: removal, stem sizing and fitting the replacements. The most-viewed video on the channel.

▶ 634K views⏱ 4:43
Installing self braking office chair casters video
10:21

Removing & Installing Self-Braking Office Chair Casters

How to upgrade an office chair to self-braking casters that lock when the chair is unweighted — useful on hard floors and slopes.

▶ 12K views⏱ 10:21
DIY chair casters video make furniture mobile
8:51

DIY Chair Casters: Make Your Furniture Mobile

How to add casters to chairs and furniture that did not ship with them, including the stem and socket options that fit most legs.

▶ 42K views⏱ 8:51
Upgrade your chair wheels in under 5 minutes video
2:51

Upgrade Your Chair Wheels in Under 5 Minutes

A quick walkthrough for replacing worn or noisy chair wheels with smoother-rolling, floor-safe caster upgrades.

▶ 31K views⏱ 2:51
Engineer Pro Tip: Most office chairs use a 7/16" grip-ring stem, but gaming and executive chairs vary. Pull one caster and measure the stem before ordering a set.

What caster brake or lock do I need? 4 videos

Brake and lock comparisons — total-lock vs. top-lock, stem-mount brakes, and swivel locks — so you spec the holding force the application actually requires.

Total locking vs top locking brake casters comparison video
2:19

Total Locking Brake Casters vs. Top Locking Brake Casters

The difference between total-lock and top-lock brake casters, and when each brake type is the correct spec for your equipment.

▶ 17K views⏱ 2:19
Total lock casters operations and benefits video
3:27

Total Lock Casters — Operations & Benefits

How a total locking caster brake works, and why it holds equipment more securely than a standard side brake.

▶ 13K views⏱ 3:27
Total lock stem casters features and benefits video
6:51

Total Lock Stem Casters — Features & Benefits

Total locking brakes in a stem configuration — how the brake holds both swivel and wheel on stem-mount equipment.

▶ 2.8K views⏱ 6:51
Swivel locks for casters video
3:54

Swivel Locks for Casters

How a swivel lock converts a swivel caster into a temporary rigid caster for straight-line tracking on long pushes.

▶ 13K views⏱ 3:54
Engineer Pro Tip: A top-lock brake stops only the wheel — the caster can still swivel. If a load must not creep at all, spec total-lock, which pins the swivel too.

How do leveling casters work? 3 videos

Retractable leveling casters let you roll equipment into position, then drop a foot to lock it level and stationary. These walkthroughs cover operation and install.

Retractable leveling casters updated version video
11:14

Retractable Leveling Casters — Updated Version

A full walkthrough of the updated retractable leveling caster: roll the equipment, then drop the foot to lock it level in place.

▶ 30K views⏱ 11:14
Best retractable leveling casters video
2:43

Best Retractable Leveling Casters

An overview of retractable leveling caster options and how to pick the right load rating and foot type for your equipment.

▶ 12K views⏱ 2:43
Retractable leveling casters full tutorial video
1:51

Retractable Leveling Casters — Full Tutorial

The original full tutorial on how retractable leveling casters mount, roll and lock equipment level on the floor.

▶ 50K views⏱ 1:51
Engineer Pro Tip: Leveling casters carry their rated load on the wheel while rolling, but on the foot while parked. Confirm both ratings — the parked rating is usually the higher one.

Which caster wheel material should I use? 9 videos

Tread and core material decides capacity, floor protection, noise and heat tolerance. These videos break down polyurethane, phenolic, rubber, TPR and high-temp wheels.

Polyurethane on cast iron caster wheels video
6:40

Polyurethane on Cast Iron Wheels

Polyurethane tread on a cast iron core — the workhorse wheel for heavy loads on rough industrial floors.

▶ 3.4K views⏱ 6:40
Polyurethane on aluminum caster wheels video
6:02

Polyurethane on Aluminum Wheels

Polyurethane tread bonded to an aluminum core — a lighter high-capacity wheel for demanding rolling applications.

▶ 1.5K views⏱ 6:02
Blue solid polyurethane caster wheels tutorial video
9:16

Blue Solid Polyurethane Wheels

Specs and use cases for blue solid polyurethane caster wheels: load capacity, floor protection and roll resistance.

▶ 2.1K views⏱ 9:16
Phenolic caster wheels video
5:26

Phenolic Wheels for Casters, Carts & Equipment

Where phenolic wheels fit: high load capacity, hard floors and moderate heat at a low price point.

▶ 2.2K views⏱ 5:26
Thermoplastic rubber caster wheels video
3:07

Thermoplastic Rubber Wheels for Casters

Everything you need to know about TPR wheels: quiet, non-marking, and where their static-load limits matter.

▶ 4.1K views⏱ 3:07
Mold on rubber caster wheels tutorial video
6:33

Mold-On Rubber Wheels

How mold-on rubber wheels are constructed, their quiet ride, and where they outperform other tread types.

▶ 2.9K views⏱ 6:33
High temperature caster wheels tutorial video
12:01

High-Temperature Caster Wheels

How high-temp caster wheels are rated and where they belong: ovens, bakeries, kilns and heat-treat lines.

▶ 1.3K views⏱ 12:01
High temp bakery and oven rack casters and wheels video
3:54

High Temp Bakery & Oven Rack Casters and Wheels

Food-safe, high-temperature casters and wheels built for bakery racks, proofers and oven carts.

▶ 1.2K views⏱ 3:54
Commercial bun pan bakery rack casters and wheels video
0:26

Commercial Bun Pan Bakery Rack Casters and Wheels

High-temp wheel options for commercial bun pan racks used in industrial ovens and bakeries.

▶ 611 views⏱ 0:26
Engineer Pro Tip: Thermoplastic rubber is quiet, but it flat-spots under static load over 250 lbs. For parked equipment, use polyurethane.

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US-based caster engineers will confirm load capacity, mount type and wheel material for your exact application.

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Pneumatic, flat-free or air-filled tires? 3 videos

Tire-type comparisons for casters that run outdoors or over rough ground — cushioning, maintenance and which tire to spec for your terrain.

Pneumatic vs flat free vs semi pneumatic tires comparison video
18:23

Pneumatic vs. Flat-Free vs. Semi-Pneumatic Tires

An in-depth comparison of all three caster tire types across cushioning, capacity and ongoing maintenance.

▶ 12K views⏱ 18:23
Flat free vs air filled tires video
4:21

Flat Free vs. Air-Filled Tires: What You Need to Know

The core trade-offs between flat-free and air-filled caster tires, and how to choose for your equipment.

▶ 51K views⏱ 4:21
Flat free vs pneumatic tires never deal with flats video
2:09

Flat-Free vs. Pneumatic Tires

A short, direct comparison of flat-free and pneumatic caster tires — ride quality vs. zero-maintenance.

▶ 2.7K views⏱ 2:09
Engineer Pro Tip: Pneumatic tires cushion the load but lose air and capacity over time. If a forklift or truck might run over the tire, flat-free saves you the downtime.

Dollies & material handling equipment 8 videos

Platform dollies, oak furniture dollies, hand trucks, tilt trucks and pallet jack accessories — how they are built and how to operate them.

Oak vs cheap dollies 4-wheel showdown buyers guide video
19:29

Oak vs. Cheap Dollies: 4-Wheel Showdown & Buyers Guide

A side-by-side comparison of USA-made oak furniture dollies against budget imports, with a full buyers guide.

▶ 104K views⏱ 19:29
6-wheel dolly 1400 lb USA-made heavy-duty platform video
0:33

This 6-Wheel Dolly Glides Over Anything

A USA-made 1,400 lb capacity 6-wheel platform dolly built to roll over thresholds, floor gaps and rough ground.

▶ 1K views⏱ 0:33
How to move a vending machine or safe with appliance dolly video
0:30

How to Move a Vending Machine or Safe in 30 Seconds

Using a 1,600 lb capacity safe and appliance dolly to move heavy, awkward loads quickly and safely.

▶ 10K views⏱ 0:30
USA-made oak furniture and moving dollies video
8:00

Top-Quality USA-Made Oak Dollies

A look at how USA-made hardwood furniture and moving dollies are built, and why the wood and wheels matter.

▶ 1.3K views⏱ 8:00
Texas Tough Traverse 6-wheel all terrain dolly video
0:36

Texas Tough Traverse 6-Wheel Dolly

The Traverse 6-wheel dolly — an all-terrain platform dolly designed to conquer uneven ground.

▶ 1.9K views⏱ 0:36
How to operate a convertible 2-in-1 hand truck video
1:36

How to Operate a Convertible Hand Truck

How to use a 2-in-1 convertible hand truck that switches between upright dolly and 4-wheel cart modes.

▶ 11K views⏱ 1:36
Heavy duty tilt trucks video
3:15

Heavy Duty Tilt Trucks

An overview of heavy duty tilt trucks for moving and dumping bulk material in plants and warehouses.

▶ 2.9K views⏱ 3:15
Pallet jack stop accessory video
2:17

Pallet Jack Stop

The pallet jack stop accessory that keeps a pallet jack or pallet truck from rolling away when parked.

▶ 19K views⏱ 2:17

Casters for specific industries & problems 8 videos

Application-specific walkthroughs — retail fixtures, prep tables, gates, shopping carts, mop buckets, drywall carts and barn doors — plus why the wrong caster becomes a costly failure point.

The $5 part that can shut down a $5 million operation video
3:11

The $5 Part That Can Shut Down a $5 Million Operation

Why the wrong caster on critical equipment becomes a single point of failure for an entire operation.

▶ 197 views⏱ 3:11
Spring loaded gate wheel fix sagging gate video
12:44

Spring Loaded Gate Wheel — Fix Your Sagging Gate

How a spring-loaded gate wheel supports a sagging gate and lets it roll smoothly over uneven ground.

▶ 82K views⏱ 12:44
How to fix shopping cart wheels video
19:42

How to Fix Shopping Cart Wheels

Diagnosing and replacing worn shopping cart wheels and casters to restore smooth, quiet rolling.

▶ 25K views⏱ 19:42
How to change mop bucket wheels video
7:04

How to Change Mop Bucket Wheels

Step-by-step replacement of janitorial mop bucket wheels and casters that have seized or worn flat.

▶ 16K views⏱ 7:04
Drywall cart wheels heavy duty replacement casters video
3:39

Drywall Cart Wheels — Heavy Duty Replacement Casters

Heavy duty replacement casters and wheels for sheetrock and drywall carts that carry concentrated loads.

▶ 293 views⏱ 3:39
Best casters for retail displays and store fixtures video
8:01

Best Casters for Retail Displays & Store Fixtures

How to spec low-profile, easy-rolling casters for retail displays and movable store fixtures.

▶ 583 views⏱ 8:01
Best caster for commercial prep tables video
8:17

The Best Caster for Commercial Prep Tables

What to look for in a prep table caster before you buy — capacity, brake type and floor fit.

▶ 1.3K views⏱ 8:17
DIY barn door hardware V-groove wheels video
3:31

DIY Barn Door Hardware: V-Groove Wheels

How to use V-groove wheels to build barn door hardware that rolls on angle-iron track.

▶ 4.8K views⏱ 3:31
Engineer Pro Tip: If you're rolling over expansion joints wider than 3/8", skip the 3-inch wheel and go straight to 5-inch. Smaller wheels catch and damage the tread.

Inside CasterHQ 2 videos

A look at the people and facility behind the parts — the Mansfield, Texas warehouse and showroom where CasterHQ builds and ships material handling equipment.

Behind the scenes CasterHQ factory warehouse tour video
1:05

Behind the Scenes at the CasterHQ Factory

A short warehouse tour showing how CasterHQ builds and ships caster and material handling equipment.

▶ 386 views⏱ 1:05
CasterHQ warehouse and showroom tour video
3:06

CasterHQ Warehouse & Showroom Tour

A walk through the CasterHQ warehouse and showroom in Mansfield, Texas.

▶ 1.4K views⏱ 3:06

Caster & wheel video FAQ

How do I find the right replacement caster?
Measure four things on the existing caster: the mount type (plate or stem), the stem diameter or plate bolt pattern, the wheel diameter, and the overall mounting height. Our replacement caster video walks through each measurement so you can order an exact match.
What caster brake do I actually need?
A top-lock brake stops only the wheel. A total-lock brake stops both the wheel and the swivel, which holds equipment fully in place. For carts and equipment that must not drift, spec total-lock. Our brake comparison videos show the difference in operation.
Which wheel material is best for my floor?
Polyurethane protects finished floors and rolls quietly under heavy load. Phenolic carries the highest capacity on smooth concrete. Thermoplastic rubber is quiet and non-marking but flat-spots under heavy static load. The wheel material videos cover each tread type in detail.
Are these videos product demos or how-to tutorials?
Both. The library includes buying guides, step-by-step installation tutorials, brake and material comparisons, and application-specific walkthroughs for casters, wheels and dollies.
Can I get help choosing the right caster after watching?
Yes. US-based caster engineers are available at 844-439-4335 to confirm load capacity, mount type and wheel material for your application before you order.
How is total load capacity calculated for a cart?
Rated capacity is per caster at ideal conditions. For four-wheel carts and dollies, apply a 33 percent safety derate, because uneven floors mean only three wheels typically share the load at any moment.
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Built by a caster supplier, not a content team

Every video in this library was produced by CasterHQ — a B2B industrial caster and material handling supplier based in Mansfield, Texas, with 30 years of caster expertise. The same US-based engineers who appear in these videos answer the phone at 844-439-4335. Content reviewed by Jordan Wilson, Industrial Caster Specialist, on May 15, 2026.

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