5 Ways to Keep Your Caster Wheels Rolling
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If you’ve ever tried to move heavy storage cabinets around your garage, you know how important a functioning set of caster wheels can be. When casters are damaged, moving a tool storage cabinet across the garage can be as difficult as dragging a bank vault across a lake bed.
When caster wheels are working properly, they make everything easier; they save on the strains of lifting, pulling, and pushing - they reduce damage to walls, floors, and other items around the home. For anyone that values the ease of moving heavy items across the floor on a set of casters, the question becomes;
1. Basic Maintenance
Whenever moving parts are involved, a little preventative maintenance goes a long way. From automotive applications to industrial equipment, preventative maintenance is not only commonplace, it’s also a requirement.
Caster wheels are no different. Many casters have a form of bearings and bearings need to be greased routinely. It is considered good practice to grease the bearings at least semiannually to promote caster function and performance.
Another preventative maintenance measure is a simple inspection. A visual inspection could reveal flat spots, dirt and debris near the moving parts, and binding elements such as wires, hairs, or threads. Don’t be afraid to look at the fasteners and hardware to ensure that they are tight and free from rust.
A quick visual inspection will often reveal potential problems before they start; problems such as load shifting, floor damage, and poor steering and maneuverability.
If you’re in the market for caster wheels, it’s important to consider the application and purchase the caster wheels accordingly. Most office chairs in the marketplace have a set of caster wheels on them but office chair caster wheels won’t work very well for heavier loads.
In turn, 12” swivel casters with a 20,000 pound capacity will not work well on office chairs. It is important to pay close attention to weight and application; using casters for their designed purpose will extend the life of the caster and ensure that load is moved efficiently.
Another important consideration is service. Having customer support can be essential to understanding which caster wheels fit your application, how to maintain them, and how to install them. CoolYeah Garage Organization offers service before and after purchase. With a one year quality warranty, the casters deliver on the promise of quality, function, and performance.
One of the easiest ways to keep your casters rolling is keep the floor clean. In many cases, loadbearing casters will struggle to maneuver on floors with cracks, dirt, and debris. Even the smallest debris can bring heavier loads such as tool storage cabinets to a sudden stop.
When pushed, the casters are susceptible to damage and if the debris is dragged under the caster, the flooring can be damaged as well. Many homeowners have therefore turned to alternative garage flooring options to make floor maintenance easier.
CoolYeah Garage Organization offers Diamond Nitro Garage Tiles that are manufactured out of impact resistant plastic. Plastic flooring is durable and easy to clean; this allows homeowners to keep their casters free from dirt and debris while protecting their floors.
Another fantastic option from CoolYeah Garage Organization, a garage door flood barrier threshold kit can be easily installed beneath your garage door to keep dirt and debris from blowing in under the garage door.
4. Garage Organization
Another great way to keep your casters rolling is to keep your garage free from clutter. A cluttered garage can lead to obstruction in the path of the load to be moved. Garages are typically full of all sorts of clutter; from tools and accessories to bikes and kayaks; the garage is full of obstructions that have small parts – parts that can get caught in caster wheels.
This causes damage not only to the casters, but also to the floor and the item caught in the wheel. Many homeowners are turning to alternative storage options to keep their garages free from clutter. Bike storage racks, wall organization, and overhead organization options have become much more prevalent in the modern home.
In addition to these great features, CoolYeah Garage Organization also offers tool organization, garage cabinets and shelves, as well as pegboard and slat wall accessories. Having an organized garage will keep the path unobstructed and avoid dragging, and additional damage to the casters, the floor, and the item obstructing the path.
5. Consistency
For anyone who has moved an object and felt the load shift due to a replacement caster being a different size and construction than the remainder, they know how important consistency can be. If one or more of the caster wheels is a different, size, shape, or construction from the others, the load could be uneven and place undue amounts of force on the casters.
As an example, if a 7 Shelf Commercial Bin Rack System has three 4" Swivel Caster Wheels and one 3” Swivel Caster Wheel, the load could shift causing the bins to fall from the rack when moving. This can not only cause damage to the rack system, it can also damage the caster wheels and the floor as well.
Because many manufacturers do not produce casters according to standard sizing, it is important to also consider consistency in brand. As an example, CoolYeah Garage Organization offers an e- mail list that allows members to receive updates on, special offers, important issues, as well as new products and services.
If you have questions regarding garage organization, caster wheels, and storage options, contact CoolYeah Garage Organization today for support. For ongoing service and support, register today for our newsletter – we’d love to help you keep your caster wheels rolling.
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