As we have already seen in the previous article, there are countless different types of furniture wheels, each with its own characteristics , different uses and installation methods . The wheel is a practical element that helps to move and slide objects such as furniture, wheelbarrows, stretchers or scaffolding. Despite everything, in the wheel industry it is not just about finding which wheel you like best but which wheel fits your furniture and will help you move it best .
We recommend that you use the filters in our collection of furniture wheels to find the wheel you need quickly and safely. They will allow you to indicate your exact needs.
Below we will break down the essential features of a wheel so you can see which one best suits you.
Features to decide which wheels your furniture needs
WEIGHT SUPPORTED BY THE WHEELS
The supported weight indicates the maximum weight that 4 wheels can support . That is, assuming that you install 4 wheels on each piece of furniture, how much will be supported between those 4 wheels. Having an approximation of the weight that the wheels you are going to install will support will be key to guaranteeing a long useful life . The wheels that are installed on heavy furniture are not the same as those that are installed on light furniture. In the filter option within our collection, select the load that you think your wheels will support.
Tip . Better to be on the safe side when selecting the weight .
NEED TO TURN YOUR FURNITURE
Continuing with the previous point, the ability to turn will also make it easier to move those heavy pieces of furniture . There are wheels that have a fixed plate and others that have a rotating plate. Keep in mind the types of movements you need to make wherever you are going to install the wheels to decide whether one or the other is better. With wheels with a fixed plate you will have to help yourself to make the turn by force, keep that in mind. Also, as expected, they will be cheaper .
BRAKE OPTION ON YOUR WHEELS
A wheel brake is not a mandatory feature to have. This will be installed when the situation requires it . Sometimes something will be manipulated on the furniture, table, stretcher, etc. and in those situations you will be interested in having the base fixed. On the other hand, if you simply need something mobile and to facilitate its movement, a wheel without brakes will suffice. Check out our catalogue of wheels with brakes for furniture:
Casters with brakes for furniture
DIAMETER AND HEIGHT FOR THE WHEELS OF YOUR FURNITURE
The diameter and height of the wheel will to some extent determine the intended use and strength of the wheel. Bearings , wheel guard and core are all factors that play a role, but naturally the larger and heavier the work piece, the larger and stronger the wheel you will need .
Likewise, in the collection of furniture wheels you can filter by total wheel height and diameter to find your required characteristics.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR WHEELS
Finally, there is the installation method . The installation method is about choosing the best way to fix the wheel to the furniture . That is, when the wheel has a pin , it will be ideal if the workpiece has a hole to embed it in. When the furniture is made of wood and allows you to embed a lag screw , the ideal will be wheels with a plate to screw on using lag screws and finally if there is not much base to fix it to, it will be best to use a screw and a nut.
If you have any questions about the installation method or the types of wheels that exist, we recommend that you consult our article on types of wheels for furniture . If you already know what you need, do not hesitate to consult our catalogue of wheels for furniture:
Wheels for furniture
