Caster Manufacturer for Industrial, Commercial and Furniture Applications
Qingdao Gleam Hardwares supplies caster wheels for B2B distributors, equipment manufacturers and OEM projects. Available configurations include swivel, rigid and braked casters, with wheel material and mounting selected against the actual load, floor and duty cycle.
Supply Scope and Parameters to Confirm
| Parameter | Available direction | What the buyer should provide |
|---|---|---|
| Caster configuration | Swivel, rigid or swivel with brake, depending on series | Required maneuvering, straight-line control and brake function |
| Wheel material | Rubber, TPR, polyurethane, nylon, PVC or other model-specific options | Floor type, noise, marking, debris, chemicals and temperature |
| Wheel and assembly size | Standard or model-specific dimensions; custom review available | Wheel diameter, tread width, overall height and installation clearance |
| Mounting | Top plate, threaded stem or other model-specific mount | Plate drawing and hole pattern, or stem diameter, thread and length |
| Rated load | Confirmed for the exact quoted model, not by wheel material alone | Equipment weight, maximum payload, caster quantity, layout and duty cycle |
| OEM requirements | Color, marking, packaging or mounting customization subject to review | Drawing or sample, acceptance criteria, quantity and destination |
Application and Selection Example
Common applications include warehouse trolleys, material-handling carts, tool cabinets, racks, mobile equipment and furniture. For a warehouse picking trolley, send the trolley weight, maximum payload, caster layout, floor joints or thresholds, daily travel pattern and brake requirement. Selection should use the rated dynamic load of the exact caster assembly with an allowance for uneven load distribution and floor impacts. A sample trolley trial can confirm starting force, steering, noise, brake access and clearance.
Inspection and Test Evidence
Acceptance criteria are agreed on the quotation or approved drawing. Depending on the model and order, the inspection file can include wheel diameter and tread width, overall height, top-plate and bolt-hole dimensions, swivel and rolling checks, brake-function checks, appearance records, packing photos and pre-shipment photos.
Load, endurance, impact or corrosion testing is quoted only when the method, sample size and pass criterion are defined. Reports should identify the tested model so buyers are not relying on a generic claim.
What to Send for a Quotation
- Application and total loaded weight
- Caster quantity and layout per equipment unit
- Wheel diameter, overall height and mounting drawing
- Floor, movement frequency, speed, obstacles and environment
- Required brake function, material preference and quantity
- Packaging, marking and destination requirements
We will match the request to an available model or identify any sample, tooling or test requirement before quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the rated load the same for every caster using the same wheel material?
No. Safe load depends on the complete wheel, bearing, bracket, swivel raceway, mounting and test basis of the exact model.
Can you match an existing top plate?
Send the plate size, hole spacing, hole diameter, overall height and load requirement. Feasibility is confirmed against a drawing or sample.
Do all brakes lock both swivel and wheel rotation?
No. Brake functions vary by model. Specify wheel brake, directional lock or total lock in the enquiry.
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Build a Caster Set Around the Equipment
| Use case | Selection decision | Information required |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse or workshop trolley | Straight travel, turning and braking layout | Loaded equipment weight, floor joints and caster positions |
| Furniture or display fixture | Mounting, clearance and floor contact | Stem or plate dimensions, overall height and floor finish |
| OEM replacement programme | Repeatable fit and model identification | Original sample, mounting drawing and quantity by SKU |
Check wheel rotation, swivel clearance and brake access on the complete equipment. Include the top-plate hole centres or stem thread, rather than wheel diameter alone. Keep dynamic and static load ratings distinct when reviewing a quoted model; the final selection must account for how the equipment is moved and supported.
Request a Model-Matched Caster Quotation
Send the loaded weight, caster layout, floor conditions, mounting drawing and quantity to request an OEM caster selection and quotation. Include the required brake function and packaging by model. Availability and production timing are confirmed with your quotation.
Browse the industrial caster collection for the current family. The industrial versus furniture caster guide explains the selection differences.
