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CasterHQ Engineering Tools Suite

Six engineering-grade calculators to spec casters faster—load rating, wheel material, push force, diameter, layout, and failure diagnosis.

Outputs are designed for RFQs, maintenance tickets, and engineering sign-off (not marketing estimates).

  • Generate a shareable spec line in seconds
  • Reduce push force and premature failures
  • Select wheel material + diameter for your floor and environment

How to Use the Tools

Each tool answers one engineering question. For best results, click and run them in order:

Load → Wheel Material → Diameter → Push Force → Layout → Failure Diagnosis

Click any tool card below to expand it. Each calculator generates a shareable spec line for RFQs, maintenance tickets, or engineering review.

If you’re unsure where to start or replacing failed casters, use the Get Help Choosing the Right Caster button above.

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CasterSpec Load Calculator
Minimum load rating per caster. Shareable spec output.
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CasterSpec — Minimum Load Rating per Caster

Conservative estimator. Validate real shock loads, duty cycle, and environment.

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Selection tool only; validate duty cycle, speed, environment, mounting.
WheelMatch Material Selector
Wheel material recommendation. Shareable justification output.
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WheelMatch — Wheel Material Recommendation

Constraints first (chemicals/wet/floor/noise). Then size and capacity.

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Selection tool only; validate chemical/temp compatibility and load ratings.
PushForce Push Force & Wheel Diameter Calculator
Estimate push force and get a suggested diameter/material to reduce effort.
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PushForce — Estimated Push Force

Planning estimator for comparing wheel choices across floors and thresholds.

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Estimator only; validate in the real path and duty cycle.
FailSense Caster Failure Diagnosis
Ranked causes + engineering fixes. Shareable diagnosis output.
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FailSense — Diagnose + Fix

Select symptom and constraints. Outputs ranked causes, fixes, and next-tool path.

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Maintained by CasterHQ Engineering. Diagnose first, then validate load rating, chemistry/temp compatibility, and real floors.
© 2026 CasterHQ. FailSense (common-law).
LayoutLogic Caster Count & Layout
Recommends 3/4/6/8 and gives layout + warnings.
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LayoutLogic — Recommendation + Layout Guidance

Conservative planning tool. Validations: rigidity, floor variation, steerability, scrub.

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Maintained by CasterHQ Engineering. Planning estimate only—validate rigidity, floor variation, steerability before final spec.
© 2026 CasterHQ. LayoutLogic (common-law).
DiameterPro Wheel Diameter
Min diameter + comparison table. Upsize recommendation for obstacles.
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DiameterPro — Diameter Recommendation + Comparison

Planning tool. Diameter driven mostly by obstacles + floor condition.

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Maintained by CasterHQ Engineering. Planning estimate only—validate thresholds, debris, scrub, duty cycle before final spec.
© 2026 CasterHQ. DiameterPro (common-law).

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