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In modern healthcare environments, a vast array of mobile medical equipment, such as hospital beds, nursing carts, surgical equipment, and IV poles, relies on the flexibility and stability of medical casters. Although small, casters are crucial to patient safety. Improper selection can not only hinder equipment mobility but also cause equipment to tip over, beds to slip, and even directly endanger patients' lives.
Medical casters typically consist of the following components:
Tread material (e.g., TPR thermoplastic rubber, polyurethane, nylon, etc.)
Bracket structure (galvanized steel, stainless steel, or high-strength aluminum alloy)
Bearing system (ball bearing/sliding bearing)
Brake mechanism (dual brake/directional brake/full brake)
The correct materials and structure directly determine safety and durability.
Unlike industrial environments, hospitals have the following additional requirements for casters:
Quietness: Patients must rest when being pushed on a bed or nursing cart.
Antibacterial Performance: Some medical casters require a surface coating with antibacterial properties to reduce cross-infection.
Corrosion Resistance: Frequent contact with cleaning and disinfecting fluids requires corrosion resistance.
Brake Reliability: Once a bed is secured, it must remain in place.
Common risks of improper caster selection include:
Bed slippage → Patient fall
Equipment tilting → Medical device damage
Excessive noise → Disruption of the ward environment
Brake failure → Surgical interruption or overturning of infusion equipment
Hospital beds are the most common medical mobility equipment, and their casters must simultaneously meet high load-bearing capacity, braking stability, and an antibacterial surface. Recommended Configuration:
Diameter: 125mm–150mm
Material: TPR non-slip rubber
Function: Dual brake system
Require flexibility and quick mobility, especially in emergency settings.
Recommended Configuration:
Diameter: 75mm–100mm
Material: PU silent wheels
Function: Fixed wheels + swivel wheels
These types of equipment require precise positioning and extremely reliable braking.
Recommended Configuration:
Material: High-strength nylon + stainless steel bracket
Function: Full brake system
Features: Corrosion-resistant, anti-static
Requires less load-bearing requirements but requires quietness and flexibility.
Recommended Configuration:
Diameter: 50mm–75mm
Material: TPR non-slip
Features: Lightweight, quiet, 360° rotation
To facilitate quick selection for medical institutions, the following is a comparison of the parameters of common medical casters:
Table 1: Comparison of Technical Requirements for Casters for Different Medical Devices
| Medical Device Type | Recommended Diameter | Load Capacity (kg/wheel) | Recommended Material | Braking Method | Additional Requirements |
| Hospital Bed | 125-150mm | 150-250mm | TPR | Dual Brakes | Antibacterial/Silent |
| Nursing Cart/Ambulance | 75-100mm | 80-150mm | PU | Steering + Swiveling | Silent/Wear-Resistant |
| Operating Room Equipment | 50-75mm | 30-80mm | TPR | Optional Brakes | Lightweight/Flexible |
ISO 22882: Safety and Performance Requirements for Casters for Medical Equipment.
EN 12531: Safety standard for bed casters, specifying requirements for roll resistance and braking torque.
Regulation of medical casters in the Chinese market is becoming increasingly stringent, especially in hospital equipment bidding, where supplier qualifications and test reports are often required.
Casters must be able to withstand the long-term effects of disinfectants such as alcohol, sodium hypochlorite, and hydrogen peroxide, and must not exhibit cracking or surface peeling.
Do you have experience in medical caster R&D?
Do you have ISO/CE certifications?
Do you support mass customization?
After-sales and technical support.
As a professional medical caster supplier, Giessen offers:
Whole-stock medical casters in various specifications
Customizable features such as antibacterial, antistatic, and silent operation
Test reports that meet international standards
Global wholesale delivery
The following table illustrates the priorities of different medical institutions when purchasing casters:
Table 2: Comparison of Medical Caster Procurement Requirements
| Medical Institution Type | Purchase Quantity | Focus | Typical Product Requirements |
| Large-Scale Tertiary Hospitals | Batch Size > 500 | International Certification + High Safety | Casters for Hospital Beds and Operating Tables |
| Medium-Sized Hospitals | Batch Size 200-500 | Cost-Effective, Quiet, and Antibacterial | Casters for Nursing Carts and Beds |
| Private Clinics/Nursing Homes | Batch Size < 200 | Economical and Lightweight | Casters for IV Stands and Carts |
High-quality casters can securely lock after the bed is secured, preventing the risk of patient falls.
In emergency situations, if a cart becomes stuck due to inflexible casters, optimal treatment time may be delayed.
Silent casters can reduce nighttime noise in wards, helping patients rest and recover.
Antibacterial casters reduce bacterial retention, providing additional protection for hospital infection control.
Medical casters, though small, are crucial to patient safety and hospital operational efficiency. Choosing the right medical caster requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors, including load capacity, braking performance, quietness, antimicrobial properties, and international certifications.
As a professional caster supplier, Giessen is committed to providing high-quality, internationally compliant medical caster solutions to medical institutions worldwide. If you need to purchase or wholesale medical casters, please contact:
Email: Giessencasters@gmail.com
Official Website: https://www.giessencasters.com
