Caster
wheels are used, in general, to make items more mobile. These wheels can be
attached to almost anything to make it easier to push, steer and lock into
place. There are some specific uses you can have for them whether your projects
are for industrial, office, home or hobby.
Industrial
One of the
most common uses for heavy duty plate
casters in an industrial setting is to
move heavy equipment around. Whether the casters are on the equipment itself or
on a cart, having wheels available to move equipment from one side of the
factory to another can save on time, labor and injuries. This is especially
true if the casters have locks for when the item is not moving.
Office
The most
common place to find caster wheels in an office setting is on the bottom of
office chairs, you can also find them on desks, carts and printers to help you
move new equipment in, rearrange the workspace or even just repair hard-to-reach
components. When you are setting up your office, you are probably looking for
the most cost-effective items and not the ones which are easiest to move
around, but it can be easy to add wheels to most items yourself if needed.
Home
Whether
you already have your furniture on casters or are looking to do it
yourself, this can be a good way to give your
items some height, move them around for easy cleaning and arranging and even
change the profile of a piece. For instance, if you have a box that you want to
turn into an end table but it is too short, then you can add casters to one end
to give it a couple more inches in height as well as add a more finished look
to the piece.
Hobby
Casters
are much more useful in hobby
crafts than you may initially think. If
you walk into the workspace of home or professional hobbyists you are likely to
find wheeled chairs, carts and supply bins. Some of these can be found with
wheels already attached and some will have had them added later to fit the
needs of the hobbyist.
You can find a variety of caster wheels for your needs,
some already attached to the equipment or furniture you need to be moved. These
wheels can be rated for heavy equipment or for light-weight storage bins and
can be added aftermarket to suit your needs.
