What should be noted when inspecting equipment equipped with universal wheels?
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2022-11-08
First, when maintaining swivel casters, you should check how smoothly they rotate—this directly reflects the overall quality of the casters. If there’s an unusual noise during rotation, it could indicate excessive friction at the joints. If there’s vibration, it suggests there’s a problem with the bearings. And if there’s resistance or “hiccups” during rotation, it might mean that foreign objects have become entangled between the shafts.
What should we pay attention to when maintaining with swivel wheels?
A swivel caster, also known as a universal caster or omnidirectional caster, differs from conventional casters in that its wheel can rotate freely in all horizontal directions, enabling movement in any plane. Traditional casters—often referred to as "general-purpose wheels"—are typically made with very low-quality materials and tend to be fragile and not particularly robust. As a result, earlier swivel casters had high failure rates and generally lasted less than a year. However, thanks to continuous advancements in modern industrial manufacturing technologies, the production techniques for swivel casters have steadily improved and broken new ground. Today’s swivel casters boast exceptional durability and strength, feature shock-absorbing capabilities, and even come equipped with electronic components. As a result, modern caster manufacturers have achieved electronic control over equipment and instrumentation.
Of course, even with further advancements in the manufacturing technology of universal wheels (universal casters) and extended service lives, failures or damage can still occur during actual use. Once problems arise during operation, it’s important to master certain maintenance techniques. Below, we’ll introduce a couple of them:
First, when maintaining swivel casters, you should check how smoothly they rotate—this directly reflects the overall quality of the casters. If there’s an unusual noise during rotation, it could indicate excessive friction at the joints. If there’s vibration, it suggests that the bearings may be defective. And if there’s resistance or “hiccups” during rotation, it might mean that foreign objects have become entangled between the shafts.
Second, caster manufacturers inspect the wear condition of the caster wheel surface. The degree of wear on the tire surface can indicate the environmental conditions of the application site—for example, whether the floor contains sharp materials or steel cables. If necessary, bearing sleeves can be installed on the casters (swivel casters).
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