Vertical-specific caster recommendations from engineers who specify caster applications across these verticals.
Typical configurations our engineers recommend by application. Submit yours for a specific recommendation.
| Application | Industry | Recommended Config | Load Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material handling carts | Warehouse, distribution, 3PL | Polyurethane plate, total-lock brake | 200–2,000 lb |
| Tow-line equipment | Automotive plant, manufacturing | Kingpinless poly-on-iron | 1,500–6,000 lb |
| Mobile medical equipment | Hospital, clinic, dental | TPR rubber, total-lock, 7/16 stem | 75–500 lb |
| Aerospace assembly jigs | Tier 1 aerospace | Forged steel kingpinless, weld-on | 5,000–20,000 lb |
| Workbenches & shop carts | Manufacturing, MRO | Plate caster, side-lock brake | 300–1,200 lb |
| Food service trolleys | Restaurant, catering, hospitality | TPR rubber, stainless yoke, FDA | 75–500 lb |
| Office furniture | Office, institutional | 7/16 grip ring, polyurethane wheel | 75–250 lb |
| Display fixtures & retail | Retail, exhibit, retail | Light-duty plate, soft polyurethane | 75–300 lb |
| Outdoor / construction | Construction, agriculture | Pneumatic, semi-pneumatic | 250–900 lb |
Hospital procurement validated friction coefficients against our floor tile spec before ordering. CasterHQ matched the brake force exactly. 240 carts, zero failures over 24 months.
Tell us the industry, the load, and the floor. An engineer who knows your vertical recommends a wheel, rig, and brake and quotes it by part number.
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