Load capacity is one of the most important specifications when choosing medical casters. It tells you how much weight each caster can safely support. Choosing the wrong load capacity can lead to equipment failure and safety risks.
Load capacity is usually measured in kilograms or pounds. It is the maximum weight that one caster can carry. To find the total load capacity of a piece of equipment, you multiply the capacity of one caster by the number of casters. But you should also apply a safety factor. A common rule is to use only 75 to 80 percent of the total rated capacity.
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For example, if a hospital bed has four casters, each rated at 100 kg, the total rated capacity is 400 kg. But the safe working load is about 300 to 320 kg. This safety margin accounts for uneven weight distribution and dynamic loads when the equipment is moving.
Light-duty medical casters can carry up to 50 kg per caster. They are used on small carts and lightweight equipment. Medium-duty casters carry 50 to 150 kg. They are used on patient transport chairs and medium medical carts. Heavy-duty casters carry 150 kg and above. They are used on hospital beds, surgical tables, and heavy diagnostic machines.
The load capacity depends on several factors. The wheel material is one. Hard materials like nylon can carry more weight than soft materials like rubber. The wheel diameter also matters. Larger wheels can carry more weight because they have a larger contact area with the floor. The bracket design is also important. Stronger brackets made from thicker steel can support more weight.
Always check the load capacity before buying medical casters. Using casters that are too weak for the equipment can cause accidents and damage.
FAQ
Are these medical casters quiet enough for hospital wards?
Yes. Soft rubber wheels greatly reduce rolling noise and will not wake resting patients.
Can the wheels scratch hospital floor tiles?
No. The elastic rubber surface slides gently and protects all kinds of medical flooring.
Do the casters support heavy hospital beds?
Absolutely. Each wheel has strong load capacity to hold full-size medical beds and supply carts.
Is 360-degree rotation available on these casters?
Sure. They rotate freely in all directions, easy for nurses to move gear in narrow aisles.
Does every caster come with a locking brake?
Can I clean the casters with hospital disinfectants?
Yes, they use medical-grade anti-corrosion material safe for regular sanitizing.
Are these wheels suitable for clinic and emergency rooms?
They work perfectly for hospital beds, medicine trolleys, treatment carts and stretchers.
Will the casters wear out quickly with daily heavy use?
The wear-resistant wheel structure offers long service life under frequent daily hospital use.
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