Nylon casters – The inside story

NG Series casters have a precision ball bearing raceway design for long lasting, smooth, quiet maintenance free ride.   Precision ball bearings are inserted and molded into the swivel raceway.  Caster capacity is similar to steel wheels at a massive 325 pounds with a 5” wheel and only “NG” Series is made of glass filled nylon for added strength and durability.                                                         PERFORMANCE FEATURES:

• Quiet
• Smooth
• Clean
• Maintenance Free
• Higher Capacity

APPLICATIONS:                                                        

• Food Service Equipment
• Case Carts
• Utility Carts
• Medical Equipment
• Institutional Equipment
• Hospital Carts
• Animal Cage Carts

FEATURES:

• Maintenance free
• Sealed precision bearing raceway
• Total lock brake models lock both swivel and wheel
• Directional lock models lock swivel only (helps with steering)
• Full thread guards to prevent pick-up of string, sutures, and foreign objects
• Resistance to most chemicals (excellent use for wash down applications)
• Zinc plated top plate
• Recessed axle with plastic cap covers
• Custom colors available

NG Series is available in 3”, 4”, 5” and 6” wheel diameter for Swivel and 3”, 5”, and 6” in Rigid. New rigid brake models now available on 5” models. Change TL to RB for rigid brake.  Available options are stainless, antistatic, anti-microbial, and non-magnetic models. Tread width (inches) 1-1/4”

DEFINITIONS OF LOCKING OPTIONS:

• Total Lock brake will lock both the swivel and wheel
• Directional lock is designed to lock the swivel but not the wheel allowing you to steer your equipment.  This feature is designed to break free under a heavier load when the unit is traversing a corner only to lock back into position when the unit resumes a straight course

Esther Dixon