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Casters are essential components in modern industrial and civilian logistics. Medium and light-duty casters, in particular, are widely used in a variety of applications, including warehouse equipment, furniture, medical equipment, and tool carts. This article, from the perspective of anti-skid design, will delve into the anti-skid structure, material selection, applicable scenarios, and testing methods of medium and light-duty casters, providing valuable insights for businesses during their selection and procurement process.
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Medium and light-duty casters generally have a load capacity of 40kg to 200kg and offer flexible mobility, balanced load-bearing capacity, and easy installation. Compared to heavy-duty casters, their designs prioritize quietness, flexibility, and anti-skid performance.
Furniture Industry: Suitable for file cabinets, office chairs, display cabinets, etc.
Medical Equipment: Such as hospital beds and medical carts
Industrial Logistics: Lightweight shelving and tool carts
Commercial Use: Supermarket display racks and mobile light boxes
When operating on slippery surfaces (such as smooth tiles, metal floors, and in humid environments), the caster's anti-slip performance directly impacts the safety and stability of the equipment. Therefore, high-quality medium- and light-duty casters must feature a scientific anti-slip design.
Most medium- and light-duty casters feature anti-slip textures on the tread, such as:
Herringbone pattern: Provides multi-directional friction;
Grid pattern: Suitable for humid environments;
Grooved pattern: Improves water and oil drainage.
Different materials have different coefficients of friction, resulting in varying anti-slip performance:
| Material Type | Characteristics | Anti-slip Rating (1-5) |
| Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) | Soft, anti-slip, and quiet | 5 |
| Polyurethane (PU) | Wear-resistant, elastic, and moderately anti-slip | 4 |
| Nylon | Hard, high-load-bearing, and low coefficient of friction | 2 |
| Polypropylene (PP) | Low cost, corrosion-resistant, and smooth | 1 |
Note: TPR and PU are commonly used anti-slip materials for medium- and light-duty casters, particularly suitable for applications requiring high floor protection.
Many medium- and light-duty casters utilize a dual brake system:
Steer brake: Controls directional rotation;
Wheel brake: Directly locks wheel rotation.
Combining these two systems prevents equipment from moving on complex surfaces, a crucial safety feature.
Typically, a ramp test or dynamic friction tester is used to examine the critical point of slippage on surfaces of varying angles and materials. High-quality casters remain stable on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
The caster is tested under full load to observe any slippage, sliding, or deviation. This test reflects the anti-slip performance under real-world usage.
The wheel tread is subjected to a simulated continuous rolling cycle of more than 10,000 times in a laboratory environment, and the anti-slip wear performance of the wheel tread is recorded. TPR and PU generally perform better than PP and nylon.
ISO 22881: Anti-slip requirements for industrial casters;
EN 12528 / EN 12530: European standards for caster safety and durability;
GB/T 14687-2011: China's performance standard for general-purpose casters.
For smooth indoor floors: TPR casters are recommended, offering quiet and non-slip performance.
For damp or oily environments: Choose PU casters with grooves or herringbone patterns.
For high-quality floor protection: Choose soft rubber-coated casters.
High-quality casters must not only be anti-slip but also wear-resistant, have balanced load-bearing capacity, and rotate smoothly. Some manufacturers offer inferior products that may appear anti-slip, but the actual material may age or become slippery.
Giessen Casters offers a wide range of medium- and light-duty anti-slip casters, supporting wholesale and OEM customization, with guaranteed quality and global shipping. For more information, please visit: https://www.giessencasters.com or contact us at: Giessencasters@gmail.com.
| Questions | Answers |
| How do I determine the anti-slip rating of a caster? | Review material specifications, friction test reports, and field trial feedback. |
| Are softer anti-slip casters better? | Not necessarily. A balance needs to be considered between load-bearing capacity and wear resistance. TPR offers a good balance. |
| Are caster anti-slip patterns customizable? | Giessen casters offer a variety of custom tread textures and special anti-slip designs. |
Light- and medium-duty casters play a critical role in various applications. As a key indicator for ensuring equipment safety and ease of operation, anti-slip performance deserves high attention from purchasers. From materials, construction, testing, to application matching, every aspect impacts the caster's performance. Choosing a high-quality caster supplier, such as Giessen, not only ensures cost-effective products but also guarantees after-sales and technical service. If you have any caster purchasing needs, please contact Giessen caster supplier, email: Giessencasters@gmail.com, or visit the official website: https://www.giessencasters.com.
