(II)Choice of the Casters and Usage Conditions
1.Load Capacity and Adequate Load
Load Capacity
Upper limit for safe, smooth use for a long period of time
Adequate Load
When casters are attached to a cart (use of 4 casters), the load needs
to be supported at 3points. Accordingly, please calculate the load, assuming
80% of the maximum load, as shown in the following equation:
Adequate Load = Load Capacity per 1 pcs (daN) x 4 pcs x 0.8
About Unit
- 1 daN=10 N≒1.02 kgf(1 kgf≒9.8 N=0.98 daN) (Scale factor:9.8→9.80665)
2.Speed Limits
Use the casters intermittently on a flat road at less than the speed tabulated
below. This is the same also for using casters for towing, and using the
power of a trailer or the like. Please avoid the continuous use, which
generates heat.
Wheel Diameter |
Speed Limits |
Below 75 mm |
Below 2 km/h |
Above 100 mm |
Below 4 km/h |
3.Usage Conditions
Please determine the following items, according to equpment (Loading and usage conditions).
Type of Bracket
Swivel, Rigid With Stopper, etc.
Installation Method, Material
Type of Wheel
Diameter, Material
4.Usage Conditions
In general, casters are designed, assuming that they are used indoors at room temperature. Please avoid exposure to the caustic environment (Ex.acidity, alkali, sea, oil). There is a risk that products will deteriorate. If you want to use the casters at high or low temperatures, please consult with us. You would require brackets, wheels, and grease according to usage. Some materials of the wheels may stain floor surfaces.
5.Stopper
Long-term abrasion or damage may degrade the functions before you notice.
In addition, hard wheels, such as nylon wheels, have less braking force,
from shipment. If necessary for safety, please take measures, such as wheel
clamps and floor locks, to complement the braking performance.
(IV)The Usage Notice
1.Setting Condition
Please do not use the products for any purposes other than those specified
in the setting conditions, because they could place excessive burdens on
casters, leading to deformation and damage.
- Please avoid overloading.
- Please avoid partial loading.
- Please do not use the casters with incorrect and unsecure fitting and installation.
- Please avoid excessive shock load (Please be cautious about the shocks
from steps and loading goods).
- Please do not use the casters on a significantly uneven surface and move them across over a sharp protrusion.
- Please do not move the cart forward to the opposite direction of its rigid
casters.
- Please do not use the casters using the power of a trailer, excluding when
using towing casters.
- Please do not place a person or animal on a cart with casters.
- Please do not attach casters to a cart for the purpose of moving people
or animals.
2.Stopper
Since a stopper may loosen unexpectedly due to a shock, please avoid the
following operations.
- Please use the stopper pedal surely with the foot while wearing shoes.
- Please do not park the cart on a slope even if the caster stoppers are locked.
- Please do not move the cart when the caster.
- Please do not step on the stopper pedals too hard or knock the pedals with
a hammer.
- Please do not use the stopper pedal during driving.
3.Handling of the Casters
Use protective gears, such as gloves, to handle casters safely.
4.Remodeling of the Product
We will not take responsibility for the remodeling, reassembly, coating,
welding, and attachment conducted by you. We would appreciate your understanding.
The Usage Notice of Pneumatic / Airless Wheels
If you use Pneumatic / Airless Wheels, Please attention the following matters.
- Check the abrasion or deterioration of the tire part of the pneumatic rubber / airless wheel, the corrosion of the bearing part, etc.
If you discover deterioration, replace the parts. - The pneumatic rubber wheel may deflate spontaneously. Check air pressure,
and if it is low, replenish air.
- Regarding air replenishment
The Schrader Valve (American Valve) is used for the pneumatic rubber wheel.
When replenishing air, use an inflator for the Schrader Valve (American
Valve). It is impossible to replenish air with other inflators for such
as Dunlop Valve (English Valve). - If air leaks after air replenishment
In the case of air leakage after air replenishment, possible factors include the damage to the tube and the loosening of the valve core. Check each part, to confirm whether there is the leakage of air. If the valve core loosens, tighten it again.
Schrader Valve (American Valve)
If there are any questions, please ask us before use.