3 Reasons to Use Levelling Castors

April 7, 2014

Ross Castors

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With the many castors available for purchase today, it can sometimes be difficult for you to decide which one will be best for your business. The truth is, choosing the right castor depends on a number of factors, like your flooring, the equipment it will be used with, and its overall purpose. If you’re looking for a caster that will allow your surface or equipment to remain perfectly level, while still moveable, there is no better option than a levelling caster.

If you’re looking for a caster that will allow your surface or equipment to remain perfectly level, while still moveable, there is no better option than a levelling caster.

Why Should You Use Levelling Castors?

Levelling castor wheels can save you a lot of frustration, time, and energy, and there are many reasons to choose them. Let’s take a look at the top three.

You Have Uneven Flooring- Sure, it would be nice if every floor you ever walked on was level, but that’s simply not the case is it? The problem is, if your floors are slanted, sloped, or uneven, a regular castor just won’t do. Why? Because while they may hold your furniture or equipment in place on the slant, the equipment itself will be slanted too. Levelling castors work best because you have the ability to adjust the height of each one, allowing you to create a level surface you can work with.

You Need it All- Levelling castor wheels are a triple threat. They level and stabilise, but when you need to move the furniture or equipment they are attached to, you can raise or lower the foot so the castor can be rolled easily. Because you still have control over the foot height, however, the equipment will still remain level and stabilised.

You Only Need Occasional Movement- Large appliances, machines, equipment, and furniture may need occasional mobility, but won’t necessarily need it all the time. Because of that occasional movement you’ll want to make sure casters are in installed on the equipment so you can move them easily when necessary. At all other times, though, this equipment needs to be stable and level. Because of these demands, regular wheels or castors just won’t do. Levelling castors are the best option for not only the heavy duty weight, but also the stability you’re looking for.

Application Option for Levelling Castor Wheels

So, where should you use levelling castors? These types of castors are perfect for almost any equipment or furniture, but are often used on:

Medical lab equipment

Kitchen islands

Pool tables

Shelving

Tables

Delicate high tech equipment

Vending machines

Shop equipment

Frames for control panels, switchboards, and lightweight computers

If you’re in the process of looking for a castor that will suit all of your needs, weigh the pros and cons of each type of caster you are thinking of purchasing. While all of the castors at Ross Castors are high quality and high performing, not all of them serve the same function. Some are best for moving over uneven ground or for keeping your work environment clean and healthy. Others, like levelling castors, were created to help you keep your equipment and furniture stabilised, level, and mobile. If you’re not sure which castor would work best for you, call us to learn more.