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Find the Right Caster for the Job!

Having been in the caster game for almost 100 years, we at Mapp Caster have learned a thing or two about choosing the right casters, wheels, brakes, and mounting options. Browse our articles below to learn about capacities, mounting styles, wheel materials, maintenance, and more!

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Grip Neck Casters and Sockets

Grip Neck Casters and Sockets
This guide walks you through choosing and installing grip neck stem casters, ensuring that furniture looks great and functions well. Select the right caster to protect your furniture and floor, and ensure long-lasting performance.
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06 / 01 / 2026

High Temp Dual Wheel Casters

Discover high-performance dual wheel casters built for low clearances, heavy loads, and extreme temperatures up to 425°F, with excellent rolling and swiveling performance.

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High Temp Dual Wheel Casters
05 / 05 / 2026

CG-MAX Green Poly on Aluminum Caster Wheels

"No Compromise" Casters & Wheels: Discover how wheel diameter, tread shape, bearings, and floor conditions affect rolling performance, and why CG-MAX polyurethane on aluminum wheels deliver efficient, durable performance.

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CG-MAX Green Poly on Aluminum Caster Wheels
03 / 30 / 2026

Road Case Casters

From the Truck to the Stage! Explore road case casters for music and entertainment equipment, with durable elastic rubber wheels, smooth swiveling, and secure braking for reliable mobility, designed for handling bumps & impacts.

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Road Case Casters
03 / 04 / 2026

Types of Caster Brakes

Learn the different types of caster brakes, how they work, and how wheel selection, stability, and application needs affect which brake is right for your equipment.

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Types of Caster Brakes
11 / 06 / 2024

Grip Neck Casters and Sockets

This guide walks you through choosing and installing grip neck stem casters, ensuring that furniture looks great and functions well. Select the right caster to protect your furniture and floor, and ensure long-lasting performance.

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Grip Neck Casters and Sockets
10 / 23 / 2024

Weight and Capacity

Buy casters with the right amount of weight in mind, to make sure their capacity holds up! Learn here the considerations to ensure you buy the correct ones.

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Weight and Capacity
10 / 23 / 2024

Casters and Sockets

This guide walks you through choosing and installing a stem caster and socket, ensuring that furniture looks great and functions well. Select the right caster and socket to protect your furniture and suit your application.

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Casters and Sockets
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