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Brand: Benyu
Material: Other
Types Of: Stem Casters
Support Customization: Oem, Odm
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In modern industry and everyday life, we often need to move heavy objects or equipment, and these activities often involve the use of wheels. However, when an object comes to a stop, how can we ensure that it rests securely in place? This is why more and more consumers are looking at wheels with brakes.
How Do Brake Caster Work?
The heart of a Caster Wheel with brake lies in its unique braking mechanism. Simply put, these wheels incorporate one or more braking mechanisms that apply braking force when the wheel stops spinning, ensuring that the object stays firmly in place. Specifically, brake mechanisms typically include the following types:
1. Foot brake: This is one of the most common types of brakes. It is controlled by a foot pedal, and the user only needs to press the brake pedal lightly with his/her foot to trigger the braking system. This design makes the operation very easy, especially suitable for occasions that require frequent moving and stopping, such as hospital bed trolleys.
2. HAND PULL BRAKE: Unlike the foot brake, the hand pull brake requires pulling the brake lever to realize braking. Although the operation is relatively more complex, it has the advantage of allowing for more flexible control in tight spaces. For example, hand-pull brakes are especially important in laboratory environments where space constraints are large.
3. Spring-loaded brake: This type of brake utilizes the force of a spring to provide braking power. When the wheel comes to rest, the spring automatically applies pressure, causing the brake pads to press against the rim of the wheel, thus braking. The advantage of spring-loaded brakes is that they are highly reliable, even in extreme environments. For example, in the field of mining machinery, spring-loaded brakes are widely used for their excellent stability and durability.
Applications for Brake Caster
Braked caster wheels are used in a wide range of applications, covering virtually every industry where heavy loads or equipment need to be moved. From manufacturing to healthcare, from warehousing and logistics to office furniture, braked wheels can play a key role. Below are a few specific examples of how braked wheels are used in different applications and the significant benefits they bring.
1. Manufacturing
In automotive manufacturing plants, braked wheels are used on a wide range of transportation equipment, such as material handling trucks and trailers. These vehicles move frequently around the shop floor, transporting raw materials and semi-finished products. Due to the complexity of the production environment, where floors may be uneven or slippery, it is crucial to ensure stable parking of the vehicles. Wheels with brakes can effectively solve this problem by ensuring that the vehicle does not slide freely when stopped. According to Automotive Manufacturing Technology magazine, when a leading automaker introduced braked wheels to its production line, accidents caused by sliding vehicles dropped by nearly 50 percent, significantly improving production safety.
2. Healthcare
In hospital environments, braked wheels are widely used on hospital beds, stretchers and medical trolleys. These devices require frequent movement and must remain stable during patient transfers. The addition of braked wheels not only simplifies the process for healthcare professionals, but also greatly enhances patient safety. For example, a large general hospital chose wheels with brakes when updating its hospital beds. According to the hospital's feedback, the experience of using the new equipment was significantly improved, with healthcare workers reporting that they were able to save about 30 minutes a day for other, more important care tasks due to the convenience of the brake function. In addition, patient comfort and safety have been dramatically improved due to the reduced risk of accidental sliding.
3. Warehouse logistics
In the field of warehousing logistics, wheels with brakes are an important part of racking trucks and forklift trucks. These vehicles move frequently in warehouses and require precise stopping at all times. Braked wheels ensure that the vehicle is stable when loading and unloading goods, avoiding damage to goods or injuries caused by accidental sliding. In addition, due to the high efficiency of the brake function, the operational efficiency of the employees has been significantly improved and the overall operational cost of the company has been reduced by about 20%.
4. Office furniture
In the office environment, wheels with brakes also play an important role. For example, desks, chairs and filing cabinets are often equipped with braked wheels to make it easier for employees to adjust their positions. When the need to move, the brake function can be easily disengaged; and when stopped, but also to ensure that the furniture is stable and immobile. This not only improves the neatness of the office environment, but also enhances the safety of use.
Product Specifications
1) Wheel diameter: 2.5" 3" 3.5" 4" 5" Universal Casters
2) Load Capacity: 65-105 kg Medium duty wheels
3) Material: NP Industrial Caster Wheel
4) Bearing: Double bearing
5) Fixed / Swivel / Brake (can be with side brake or total brake)
6) Color: Black
Payment Type: L/C,T/T,Paypal
Incoterm: FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW
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