(Caster wheel) A caster (or castor) is an undriven, single, double, or compound wheel that is designed to be mounted to the bottom of a larger object (the "vehicle") so as to enable that object to be easily moved.
are attached to the feet of chairs to give more mobility
Castor wheels allow the operator to maneuver easily and cut close around trees and other landscape obstacles.
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form
fictile: capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material); "plastic substances such as wax or clay"
capable of being influenced or formed; "the plastic minds of children"; "a pliant nature"
Credit cards or other types of plastic card that can be used as money
generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
Faultless Series 400-7700 Caster - 5" x 1-1/4" Thermoplastic Rubber on Plastic Wheel, Rigid, 7790-5TG
The Faultless Series 400-7700 Institutional Casters (Light to Medium Duty) are perfect for many applications. Available in sizes from 3" to 6" with plastic, rubber, polyurethane, and phenolic wheels available, one is certain to meet your needs. All casters in this series feature a zinc plated, corrosion resistant finish, fully annealed kingpins, and two full, independent rows of hardened, polished ball bearings in the swivel section. The casters are ideal for tool boxes, bakery racks, dollies, stock trucks, hotel ttrucks and other institutional uses requiring great mobility and smooth operation.
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R 412 TBE
The TBE wheel (Thermoplastic rubber), one of our many available options in wheel selection. Others include our UPE (poly/plastic), BPE (PVC Elastomer/Plastic), SPE (Soft Thermoplastic Rubber).
The FUTURA Series is made of natural Nylon 6.0 with 30% fiber glass for greater strength. The double ball raceway design aids in performance as it enhances swiveling.
Available in 3" ~ 4" ~ 5" diameters, with a steel top plate or plastic, and with total locking brakes or without.
Failed wheelchair project
One of the wheelchairs didn't make it. Two plastic struts that help hold it open failed. So I finally had the excuse to use it for parts for another project. I stripped the chair down and decided to try and make a scooter. Well, scooters allow you to steer the front wheel instead of having two crazy caster back wheels. Oh well.