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.
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 1/8" thick steel plate, punch the holes and form the channel then we finish with a high quality matte black smooth powder coated finish.
- This is a 1 1/8" diameter steel tube that encases our upper mechanism. This is a very high-quality DOM (drawn over mandrel) tube that has tremendous weld strength and a very smooth finish. It's cut to length, deburred, welded to the mounting bracket and then powder coated matte black.
- This 3/4" diameter steel tube encases our lower mechanism. The steel tube is also a high-quality DOM tube that's cut, deburred and powder coated deep red.
- Our 2" diameter caster has an upper and lower double ball bearing raceway for smooth operation. 360-degree swivel with a smooth urethane wheel and a 125-pound load capacity per caster.
700 Pound and 800 pound Weight Capacity!
The R7 Smart Caster with a 2" wheel diameter has a weight capacity of 175 pounds each caster (700 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.
