Caster Knowledge

Find the Right Caster for the Job!

Having been at the caster game for almost 100 years, we at Mapp Caster has 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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Featured Tag: Caster Maintenance

06 / 14 / 2022

Plastic Caster Wheels

Learn about plastic caster wheels, which are durable, resilient, and economically priced wheels used in many applications.

06 / 14 / 2022

Phenolic Caster Wheels

Learn about phenolic caster wheels, which are durable, resilient, and economically priced wheels used in many applications.

05 / 21 / 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Hand Trucks

Learn about the many aspects of hand trucks, their wheels, noses, frames, handles, accessories, and maintenance on our guide to all things hand trucks!

10 / 30 / 2020

Heavy Duty Plastic / Polyolefin

Heavy duty plastic (polyolefin) casters are among the most popular casters on offer at Mapp Caster. Learn about why they have such high value but are low cost.

09 / 22 / 2020

Finding the Right Caster Before You Buy

With so much variation in caster construction, material, rig, size, and more, buying casters can be overwhelming. This guide helps to figure out which caster suits you best.

09 / 10 / 2020

Caster Configuration - How to Configure Your Cart!

Casters can be placed in different ways for more effective use for your capacity and application. Lean how to mount casters in smart, cost effective ways here!