Which is best? ? Threaded furniture casters or top plate model casters

Posted by ankcaster on March 8th, 2018

When it comes to choose the right kind of caster, there are several factors that come into play. In case of multipurpose, heavy-duty applications it is probably your choice may come down to threaded stem casters, or top plate model casters.

Threaded furniture casters feature a threaded stem above the wheel case. They are attached directly into the object to which they are attached by this single thread – matching the threaded hole within the item, or are bolted on.

Such casters are found to be highly versatile. They are intended to add mobility to furniture items, such as chairs, couches and tables. Threaded stem casters are generally designed with the screw thread on top so that they can be adequately attached to equipment. You’ll find these types of caster on food service displays or institutional services equipment.

The biggest advantage of threaded stem casters is that they’re extremely effortless to replace. If you have a caster that is cracked, broken or is just not rolling in its usual way, it can just be unthreaded and repaired, or replaced by a new caster. These casters are also easy to clean and lubricate as required.

People make the use of threaded stem casters in the office to lessen the amount of time that is take while transporting items. Getting pieces of equipment on casters brings down the stress of moving items. There is one thing to keep in mind about threaded furniture casters is that they all swivel. If your application demands inflexible casters, then threaded stem casters will not be a feasible choice.

If you work in situations that involve a lot of loose debris, then you may find your casters gettingblocked with unsolicited loose material. With threaded furniture casters, it’s quite easy to keep them rolling smoothly with the application of a thread guard. This will avert unwanted items from becoming stuck in the wheel bearings. Your casters will roll easily and a lot longer with the addition of threaded stem guards. In addition, they will ensure an attractive appearance.

On the other hand, a top plate caster is made of a wheel, an axle, and a plate. The plate generally doubles as the element that holds the axle and the wheel in place. The plate is typically square or rectangular, and has four screw holes – one in each corner. The caster can then be fixed on the item that it’s designed to infuse mobility to, via screws or bolts. Another choice is to get the caster welded for more hard-wearing jobs.

The main benefit of a top plate model caster is that it remains stable. Since the plate generally forms part of the wheel housing and as the plate features a larger surface area compared to a threaded stem, the caster is highly stable and ensures exemplary mobility. In addition, if fixed by screws the work of the caster is supported across four separate points, as opposed to the single point of a threaded stem caster.