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FAQ
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HOW TO
How do I calculate the load capacity on a set of castors?
How do I measure a castor?
How to measure the diameter of a wheel?
How to measure the diameter of a tyre?
How to measure a castor stem size?
How to measure a wheel bush
How to attach castors
OUR CASTORS
What are the different types of castors?
What are the different castor combinations?
What castor wheel do I need?
What is a castor offset?
Why are castors offset?
What is castor swivel radius?
OUR WHEELS
What type of wheel materials are there?
What is a soft tread?
What is a hard tread?
What wheel works best on carpet?
What are the different types of bearings in a castor?
What type of castor wheel can I use for hardwood?
GENERAL INFORMATION
What is the difference between a castor and a wheel?
Why is it called a castor wheel?
What is the difference between a wheel and a castor?
What is the difference between caster and castor?