Welcome to Bennington Manufacturing!
We’re Changing the way people think about Retractable Casters...
Casters should increase mobility, not frustration.
"I want to move something and then lock it back into place without a hassle"
Sounds simple -- right? Then why can it often be frustrating?
For too long, caster companies have offered partial solutions that don’t fully solve the problem.
We’re changing all that. It’s called the Smart Caster and now moving things just got a whole lot easier.
It's Time to Hide Your Wheels!
Completly Hidden and Still Retractable!
- No more tripping hazards. Prevent trips, falls and injury that other types of casters can cause.
- No unsightly wheels. Maintain a sleek, clean look while offering the convenience of mobility.
- Save valuable space. Keep your wheels on the inside and save valuable floor space.
The Original Side Mount R7 and R8 Smart Casters
Choose from the original R7 Smart Caster with a 600 pound weight capacity per set and a 2" wheel diameter or the R8 Smart Caster with an 800 pound weight capacity per set and a larger 2 1/2" wheel diameter.
The New Top Mount T7 and T8 Smart Casters!
The new T7 and T8 Smart Casters have a top plate that allows for a hidden mounting option. The T7 has a strong mounting plate that is 3/16" thick and the T8 has a 1/4' thick mounting plate. Both models come with the standard Smart Caster weight rating of 600 pounds for the T7 and 800 pounds for the T8.
The New Dual Wheel VT7 Top Mount Smart Caster!
At only 3.75" high and 16" wide (from wheel to wheel), this model is perfect for hidden applications that require a very low mounting height. The new VT7 Smart Caster has top plate mounting and a dual wheel system that allows for casters to lock and unlock with only one mechanism. This new model is ideal for a long list of unlimited applications. The VT7 has a 2" wheel diameter with a weight capacity of 600 pounds per set.
Thumbs Up Reviews in Wood And Woodsmith Magazines!
SHOP-TESTED RETRACTABLE CASTERS LIFT AND LOCK WITH EASE
Smart Casters are featured in the October 2025 edition of Wood Magazine as part of their "Shop Tested" series. Below is a recap from their thumbs up review.
" Simply lift the end of the stand or workbench up 1" and each caster drops down and locks in place, holding the leg off the floor. Lift again, and the casters automatically retract into their housings as you set the leg back down. It's simple and worked every time. Each caster swivels and rolls easily over my moderately smooth shop floor. Capacity is 175 lbs per caster. I was also pleasantly surprised with how easy the casters were to install."
To read the full article just click on the link below.
BENNINGTON SMART CASTERS
Smart Casters are featured in the April/May 2025 edition of Woodsmith Magazine as part of their "Great Gear" edition. Below is a recap from their thumbs up review.
"I was impressed with these casters. They’re extremely easy to use and they sit on the inside of the legs of my workbench, meaning no tripping hazard, and visitors to your shop might not even notice they’re there. The casters roll around quite well across a variety of surfaces, and they’re plenty strong, even when used on a heavy workbench like this one".
To read the full article just click on the link below.
What materials do we use to make our casters?
Let's talk about steel.
Our company is a steel fabricator, and we know the importance of good materials in a product. Here's the breakdown of our parts, just match the numbers below to the numbers on our retractable for reference.
- Thick strong steel goes into our mounting brackets. The R8 begins with 1/4" thick steel plate and the R7 uses 7 gauge (.1793) thick steel. From there we CNC cut to size, punch the holes and form the channel. We finish up with a high quality matte black powder coated finish, all done at our factory.
- This is a 1 1/4" diameter x 1/8" thick steel tube that encases our upper mechanism. A very high-quality DOM (drawn over mandrel) tube with tremendous weld strength. It's CNC milled, threaded, deburred, welded to the mounting bracket and also powder coated matte black.
- This 7/8" diameter Aluminum Piston is completly CNC machined to produced the highest quality and fit tolerances possible. This piston is an important part of our locking mechanism and we take pride producing it in-house.
- Both the R7 and R8 casters have an upper and lower double ball bearing raceway for smooth operation. The R7 has a 600 pound load rating per set and the R8 can carry 800 pounds per set.
About Bennington Manufacturing
Who we are
After 40 years of steel fabrication experience, our company has the trusted partnerships with companies like Disneyworld and Universal Studios. When you purchase our retractable casters, you'll appreciate that they're made by great Americans in Hermitage, Pennsylvania (right between Cleveland and Pittsburgh). From engineering, CNC machining, punching, forming, welding, powder coating, assembly, inspection and shipping, it's all done right here Iin the USA.