Can I maintain stainless steel castors myself?
< Back to the overviewDo you maintain your stainless steel castors yourself? Then we would like to give you some tips to ensure that your castors last a long time. First of all, we recommend that you set up a tight maintenance schedule.
During maintenance, it is important to thoroughly inspect the following parts:
1. The transport vehicle: check construction and frame stability.
2. Checking the swivel fork for damage and function.
3. Check the wheel for damage and remove break-ins.
4. Lubrication: lubricate the slewing ring and bearings. Depending on conditions, determine how often. This can vary from twice a year to monthly or after every wash.
- Can I maintain stainless steel castors myself?
- How is load-bearing capacity determined?
- What should I know about rolling resistance and tread before making a wheel choice?
- Is a special tread always necessary?
- When should a special tread be used?
- Which is better: a tread made of recycled or vulcanised rubber?
- What types of castor wheels are best suited for heavy loads?
- Which wheels in the range are for heavy duty applications?
- Where can I get advice about heavy duty wheels?
- What is the impact of high rolling resistance?
- What effect does the position of the wheels have on rolling resistance?
- What is PU?
- Are PU wheels good for industrial applications?
- Why are PU wheels a popular choice?
- Are PU wheels a good replacement for rubber wheels?
- Are hard or soft PU wheels better?
- For which application should I use stainless steel castors?
- How can stainless steel extend its lifespan?
- What factors should I consider when choosing rubber wheels?
