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Caster Engineering Tools & Calculators.

Sizing your casters right is the difference between a 6-month replacement and a 5-year service life. These engineer-built calculators apply the same N-1 load method, push-force formulas, and wheel-material logic our application engineers use to spec custom OEM builds — free, no signup.

Sizing & Selection Calculators

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From quick load math to complete cart layout planning. Each tool returns engineer-validated outputs and links to recommended SKUs.

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Caster Load Calculator

Load Rating = (Total Cart Weight ÷ 3) × 1.25. Apply N-1 method + dynamic safety factor for industrial applications.

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Push/Pull Force Calculator

Estimate ergonomic push force per NIOSH guidelines. Validate operator safety before deploying carts.

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Total Cost of Ownership

Compare current vs premium caster spec on parts, replacement labor, and downtime. Get payback period and 3-year savings.

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Wheel Material Matrix

Compare every wheel compound side by side: durometer, capacity, floor, and temperature.

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Spec Sheet & RFQ Builder

Turn an application into a complete printable caster spec and quote request.

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Floor Point-Load Calculator

Point load and bearing pressure vs slab, mezzanine, and raised-floor limits.

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Temperature & Washdown Selector

Right wheel, rig, and bearing for heat, steam, and chemical exposure.

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Capacity De-Rating Calculator

Real working capacity after speed, heat, shock, and continuous duty.

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Ramp & Incline Force

Force to push a load up a grade and the brake holding force needed.

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Cart Stability / Tip-Over

Tip-over risk, critical turn speed, and wheelbase from load and CoG.

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Bolt Pattern Identifier

Match a measured top plate to the standard size and replacement caster.

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Standards & Compliance

Which standards apply by application: NSF, ESD, MIL, IEC, ANSI MH-26.

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AGV / AMR Wheel Sizing

Size wheels for mobile robots by payload, speed, and continuous duty.

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Wheel Diameter Calculator

Match wheel diameter to floor condition + obstacle clearance. Larger diameter = smoother roll over thresholds.

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Wheel Material Selector

Polyurethane vs rubber vs phenolic vs cast iron — pick the right material for your floor, load, and environment.

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Caster Count & Layout

Plan 4-caster, 6-caster, or specialty layouts. Position rigid + swivel for tracking, turning, and load distribution.

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Caster Finder

Filter the full 50,000+ SKU catalog by load, mount, wheel, brake, and material. Returns matched products + spec sheets.

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Calculators handle 95% of standard applications. For custom builds, unusual loads, or one-off specs, talk to an engineer — reviewed within 4 business hours.

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