Technically speaking, the wheels for office chairs that you generally see are called casters. If you indeed compare them with ordinary wheels, you will find them to be lot smarter. To be sure, casters make maneuvering of not only chairs but every kind of furniture much easier. That is why you see them being used not only in offices and commercial establishments; but also in homes, hospitals and factories.
Now an outside barbeque grill can be moved easily to sweep or clear weeds. A couch or refrigerator can be shifted to sweep or vacuum. Without casters this was hard work and homeowners needed to call in a cleaning crew to help if they had very heavy furniture. Now, a simple tug and any furniture or equipment with casters can be easily moved. In a hospital too, this is a great boon for workers to easily shift equipment to a ward or operation theatre.
Therefore, even if you opt for traditional furniture for your home, you should always get wheeled chairs for your offices. It is a fact, that these casters often need replacements, but that should not be an issue at all. As good quality office chairs parts are available easily, you can have them replaced as is necessary. What is more, if you or any of your staff is capable of fixing screws, you may do the job yourself.
Know that, basically, there are two types of such mechanisms:
Caster wheels are made from:
* Plastic
* Wood
* Aluminum
* Soft rubber
There are even decorative furniture casters that can be added to the base of antique furniture and come in various colors. Most casters however are very functional and not decorative. Here are some examples of decorative furniture casters - 'Ball - SE, NA S Casters'. These casters are the ball-style with self-lubricating bearing made from acetyl resin. It can be used on furniture, medical or office equipment and store fixtures. An optional brake can be fitted if needed and it comes in 4 fantastic finishes - bright chrome, bright brass, Windsor antique and satin chrome.
The Ball - SE, NA S Casters and the Regent Casters are two examples of such decorative furniture casters. The former is a ball-style caster with self-lubricating bearing made from acetyl resin; it generally comes in four beautiful finishes such as bright chrome, bright brass, Windsor antique and satin chrome. The Regent Casters too offer choice in finishes, such as polished nickel, bright chrome, copper oxide, black oxide or zinc finish. Moreover, both these brands can be fitted with a tread lock or friction break to make sure your furniture remains static when you want them to remain so.
However, choosing the right caster is not a very easy job. The variety is almost infinite. Hard or soft rubber, thermoplastic, polyurethane, polyolefin, monotech or vipor are some of the materials that can be used in making the wheels. . For finish you have polished nickel, bright chrome, copper oxide, black oxide or zinc. With such a variety, the choice often becomes truly difficult. It will be better if you take the type of flooring and the weight of the furniture as the base.
Experts usually recommend rubberized casters for wooden floors with no carpets. However, rubber casters can move very quickly and cause accidents; so be cautious. For carpeted area, plastic caskets are best. However, ensure nothing sticks out and get snagged on the carpet. Nylon and polyurethane are also good materials for carpet casters. However, if you want the best out of your money, you should shop around a little; indeed a stroll through the online shops will give you good idea and once you know about them all, you can pick the one that will suit you best.
Now an outside barbeque grill can be moved easily to sweep or clear weeds. A couch or refrigerator can be shifted to sweep or vacuum. Without casters this was hard work and homeowners needed to call in a cleaning crew to help if they had very heavy furniture. Now, a simple tug and any furniture or equipment with casters can be easily moved. In a hospital too, this is a great boon for workers to easily shift equipment to a ward or operation theatre.
Therefore, even if you opt for traditional furniture for your home, you should always get wheeled chairs for your offices. It is a fact, that these casters often need replacements, but that should not be an issue at all. As good quality office chairs parts are available easily, you can have them replaced as is necessary. What is more, if you or any of your staff is capable of fixing screws, you may do the job yourself.
Know that, basically, there are two types of such mechanisms:
Caster wheels are made from:
* Plastic
* Wood
* Aluminum
* Soft rubber
There are even decorative furniture casters that can be added to the base of antique furniture and come in various colors. Most casters however are very functional and not decorative. Here are some examples of decorative furniture casters - 'Ball - SE, NA S Casters'. These casters are the ball-style with self-lubricating bearing made from acetyl resin. It can be used on furniture, medical or office equipment and store fixtures. An optional brake can be fitted if needed and it comes in 4 fantastic finishes - bright chrome, bright brass, Windsor antique and satin chrome.
The Ball - SE, NA S Casters and the Regent Casters are two examples of such decorative furniture casters. The former is a ball-style caster with self-lubricating bearing made from acetyl resin; it generally comes in four beautiful finishes such as bright chrome, bright brass, Windsor antique and satin chrome. The Regent Casters too offer choice in finishes, such as polished nickel, bright chrome, copper oxide, black oxide or zinc finish. Moreover, both these brands can be fitted with a tread lock or friction break to make sure your furniture remains static when you want them to remain so.
However, choosing the right caster is not a very easy job. The variety is almost infinite. Hard or soft rubber, thermoplastic, polyurethane, polyolefin, monotech or vipor are some of the materials that can be used in making the wheels. . For finish you have polished nickel, bright chrome, copper oxide, black oxide or zinc. With such a variety, the choice often becomes truly difficult. It will be better if you take the type of flooring and the weight of the furniture as the base.
Experts usually recommend rubberized casters for wooden floors with no carpets. However, rubber casters can move very quickly and cause accidents; so be cautious. For carpeted area, plastic caskets are best. However, ensure nothing sticks out and get snagged on the carpet. Nylon and polyurethane are also good materials for carpet casters. However, if you want the best out of your money, you should shop around a little; indeed a stroll through the online shops will give you good idea and once you know about them all, you can pick the one that will suit you best.
About the Author:
Article by Clarence Houston of OfficeChair-Casters, who is a specialist in office furnishing. For more information on chair casters and chair wheels, visit his site today.
