Furniture Mobility
Furniture and twin-wheel casters
Confirm furniture type, mounting stem or plate, wheel diameter, floor requirement, expected load and appearance or finish direction.
Foshan Industrial & Furniture Caster Sourcing
A caster is selected by load, mounting and operating surface before appearance.
Furniture and industrial caster sourcing works best when the intended use is specific. Wheel material, diameter, mounting pattern, brake function, load, environment and floor condition determine whether an option is suitable.
Caster Product Directions
Turn an intended use into a usable component brief.
Components that look similar may differ significantly in load, mobility, floor protection and mounting compatibility. Start with the operating conditions.
Industrial Use
Plate-mounted industrial casters
Define static and moving load, mounting-hole pattern, wheel size, frame material, brake type and operating environment.
Wheel Materials
PU, TPR and other wheel formats
Match tread material to the floor, noise expectation, rolling resistance, chemical exposure, temperature and load requirement.
Control & Safety
Swivel and brake functions
Clarify swivel behaviour, total-lock or wheel-lock requirement, pedal direction, access around the product and required operating force.
Caster Buyer Brief
The four details that prevent an unusable comparison.
- Load and use: total load, load per caster, movement frequency and indoor or outdoor environment.
- Wheel: diameter, tread material, bearing preference, floor surface and noise expectation.
- Mounting: plate, stem or bolt configuration, hole pattern, dimensions and installation clearances.
- Commercial scope: quantity, packaging, target price, expected timing and product reference.
Coordination Scope
Make the operating conditions part of the supplier comparison.
01
Describe the use case
Convert equipment, furniture or trolley conditions into load, mounting and environment requirements.
02
Compare configurations
Review wheel, frame, brake and mounting options against the intended use.
03
Confirm key details
Use drawings or samples to confirm fitting, operation, packing and buyer approval points.
04
Prepare handover
Keep final specifications, carton marks and agreed shipment-preparation points aligned.
Buyer Questions
Caster sourcing FAQs.
Is the total load enough to select a caster?
No. The number of casters, moving conditions, floor surface, mounting and safety margin should also be considered.
Can a wheel material be chosen by colour?
No. PU, TPR and other materials are chosen primarily for load, surface protection, rolling behaviour and environment.
What is needed to quote a caster?
A product photo helps, but mounting dimensions, wheel size, load, brake requirement and quantity make the first comparison useful.