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.
- Our mounting bracket. We start with 1/4" thick steel plate, CNC cut to size, punch the holes and form the channel then we finish with a high quality matte black powder coated finish.
- This is a 1 1/4" diameter x 1/8" thick steel tube that encases our upper mechanism. This is a very high-quality DOM (drawn over mandrel) tube that has tremendous weld strength. It's cut to length, deburred, welded to the mounting bracket and then 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.
Automatic Wheel Retraction
Once you mount our casters it's as simple and easy as raising the side of your part 1" high and then lowering it. The wheels will automatically lower and lock, and your item is ready to roll away. To retract the wheel just repeat the process. Raise the side 1" and lower it. The wheels are now automatically retracted, and your item is stationary again. It really is just that easy!
Hide the Wheels!
Don't worry, our retractable casters still work perfectly even when hidden.
Foot pedal casters or casters with brakes need to be located in an area you can reach with your foot. Usually on the outside of a leg. This creates an unattractive look as well as a serious tripping hazard.
Since we do not use a foot pedal to lock or unlock our casters, mount our retractables inside, hidden, even under a shelf if you like. Our casters will keep your item looking like it was originally intended to look, all while giving you retractable mobility.
700 Pound and 800 pound Weight Capacity!
The R7 Smart Caster with a 2" wheel diameter has a weight capacity of 150 pounds each caster (600 pounds for 4 casters) and the R8 Smart Caster with a larger 2 1/2" wheel diameter has an 800 pound capacity for 4 casters (200 pounds each caster). Please keep in mind that our retractables are best used where you can safely raise the side of your item without injury.
