Easy Rolling With Pneumatic Casters

A pneumatic caster is a special type of wheel that rolls in the direction of lateral force applied. These wheels make it easier to move heavy objects, and are used in many industrial and home gadgets. The word Pneumatic’ means, air filled.

Working Of a Pneumatic Caster

The pneumatic caster has a vertical stem that fits into a socket. You can easily remove and place the caster from the socket manually. You do not need to exert a lot of pressure or steer the caster. The caster rolls when a lateral force is applied to it. You can control the direction of the roll.

Types of Pneumatic Casters

Domestic Caster- These pneumatic casters are used in domestic household settings. They have a spherical or semicircular shape. They are made depending on the type of floor they are supposed to roll on. Pneumatic casters made for heavy furniture, such as, sofa sets and beds, and are made strong so that they can withstand the weight of the furniture.

Decorative- These Pneumatic casters not only serve the purpose of easy rolling, but also give an aesthetic look to the furniture involved. The decorative casters are made of steel or brass that gives them a polished look.

Industrial- The industrial pneumatic casters are extremely useful in the industrial settings to roll huge waste carts. They are larger than the normal casters. They are made to withstand high temperatures, debri, and water and oil deposits. Different types on industrial casters are made depending on their work.

Medical- The medical pneumatic casters help in rolling patient and equipment in hospitals. They are specially made of rubber so that when they roll they do not make any noise. They have locking mechanism and are resistant to water.

Other uses of Pneumatic casters

The air filled pneumatic casters help in rolling light cargo

Pneumatic casters can be used outdoors like in lawns or gravel

They can be used in restaurants, laboratories, studios and department stores for easy moving of objects.

Grey pneumatic wheels do not leave marks on tiles when rolling.

Ceramic objects, glassware and school instruments can be moved safely with the help of pneumatic casters.

Automotive and aerospace industries use pneumatic casters

Food handling trucks use pneumatic casters.

For moving your delicate objects, the pneumatic or air-filled casters are essential. Their quality of cushioning effect and no sound make them a popular choice.