caster for furniture

Mechanical joints {caster, furniture}| {furniture caster} can allow swivel and roll.

structure

A shaft rotates around vertical axis. Shaft holds an axle around which wheel or sphere rotates. Wheel can swivel and roll freely, so furniture can move easily.

types

Bent tubes can hold both vertical shaft and wheel shaft {skew caster}. Balls can be set in vertical holders {ball caster}.

speed

Casters typically wobble at higher speeds.

brakes

Casters can have brakes. Pedals prevent roll but not swivel.

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Date Modified: 2022.0224