Castors for furniture, one of the main elements of any design

There are many different types of interior items that are mobile. Special wheels for furniture are mounted for them, providing ease of movement of structures. They differ in the way of fastening, the ability to adjust and other numerous parameters. Therefore, you should carefully select the wheels for different furniture so that they are of high quality, attractive and made in a style suitable for certain furniture and interior. In the process of choosing any interior item that is mobile, you should definitely evaluate furniture wheels and rollers so as not to make the wrong choice.

Kinds

This furniture hardware is presented in numerous forms, and they differ in different parameters, a rotating base. Therefore, you should first determine the type of fastening of the structure, with its device and method of rotation.

According to the type of construction, the wheels are divided into:

rotary, giving the opportunity to comfortably use the interior item, and also it can be moved without effort and problems even in a small room;
fixed, with reliable fastenings, capable of withstanding a significant load, but not distinguished by good maneuverability, so they are not too suitable for frequent movement.

Fixed

Swivel

By type of mount

Furniture wheels can be fixed to a chair or other construction using different methods:

with the help of special fixture confirm;
through the sleeve mount;
using a threaded connection, and here a screw is built into the support, and a nut is inserted into a special bracket on the interior of the interior, and this connection is considered the most optimal for different office chairs.

Special serving tables on wheels, equipped with support wheels of considerable diameter, stand out separately, and they are usually easy to adjust and equipped with special locks for braking.

By way of rotation

There are several types of wheels in accordance with the rotation method:

linear, and these elements move only rectilinearly;
the swivel wheel rotates around a special mounting pad, so furniture equipped with it can move in different directions without much effort.

The wheels rotating in different directions are the most comfortable and convenient for use. They can rotate in different directions, so it’s important to use such products in small rooms.

The supports themselves can be two-wheeled or equipped with a monorail.

By design

When choosing furniture on casters, you should check what the design of this furniture is. At the same time, the following types are distinguished:

products with a stopper that allow you to lock the wheels in a certain position, so the furniture cannot be moved, and you will have to press a special lever to move it;
without a stopper, and the products are considered not too convenient, since when using such furniture on wheels it will not work to fix it.

The most popular are roller wheels, as they are distinguished by good maneuverability and ease of use.

Without stopper

With stopper

Production material

It is necessary to additionally determine what material these components are made of. It depends on how durable and quality they will be. For some people, even the comfort of using the interior for its intended purpose depends on this factor. The most demanded are the structures:

rubberized - they are usually enclosed in a special metal case. Both cast iron and aluminum are selected, as well as any other designs. Such furniture wheels are perfect if you install the item in a loft or living room, in which there is a high-quality floor covering made of natural wood or other expensive material. Rubberized products have a high cost due to the unique design. They not only do not spoil the coating, but also withstand significant loads. There is no loud noise during the use of furniture. The disadvantage is that it is quite difficult to disassemble the structure, so if you find any breakdowns, you will have to contact specialists. An item on metal wheels is selected if its main user is a fairly large person.
plastic - are considered optimal for medium-sized and light furniture, on which it is not planned to install any overall objects. A heavy load is not allowed on them. The most commonly selected rotating element is plastic.

Thus, a variety of materials are used to create these products. When choosing a particular type, the loads that will affect all furniture are taken into account.It is not difficult to disassemble the plastic wheels, and especially if they are on a special pin, and having figured out how to disassemble them, it will not be necessary to contact specialists in the event of a breakdown, since repair work is easily carried out on their own.

Plastic

Rubberized

Load calculation

When choosing this hardware, a calculation is preliminarily made that determines what the permissible load on it is. If it is higher than the calculated value, then there is a high probability of a breakdown, which will be quite difficult to eliminate. To do this, it is important to determine how much weight the furniture mounted on wheels will have, as well as what other items will be placed on it.

The whole calculation takes into account some important factors:

the mass of all furniture is calculated, and obtaining this information is quite simple, since it is located in the accompanying documentation for the interior item;
the planned load is added to the obtained value, for example, if you buy a whatnot on wheels, on which you plan to install a vase, then you should take into account the weight of not only the vase, but also the water, as well as the colors;
it is necessary to add a few kilograms to the obtained result, since it is likely that in the future, instead of a vase of flowers, a small TV or other products will be installed on this structure, therefore, high loads on the support will be provided.

With proper calculation, optimal results are obtained. In accordance with this, it is decided whether the furniture wheel will cope with the planned loads. If it is too unstable, it is advisable to choose more reliable and high-quality products.

The nuances of choice

In the process of choosing this hardware, numerous factors are taken into account that make it possible to use the small wheel effectively and for a long time.Especially competently it is necessary to select this fittings in the event that any interior item is created on its own, which is then equipped with wheels, and it is important to get a durable and durable design.

When choosing wheels, some signs and parameters are taken into account:

load capacity - it determines what maximum load can affect a single wheel. The permissible mass of all furniture, as well as other items that will be on it, depends on this parameter. This is especially true for armchairs or chairs, as they are often used by people who have a significant mass, not suitable for furniture, so the wheels quickly fail. The operational reliability of the product, as well as its service life, depends on this parameter;
the cost of all furniture and accessories. Material and country of production have a significant impact on the price of wheels. Often even the high cost is justified by a well-known brand. Modern manufacturers do offer accessories that have a bright and unique appearance, and due to its decorativeness it has a high cost;
the appearance of the elements - they should be attractive and fit well into a specific style;
material quality - it is desirable that durable plastic and metal, characterized by the presence of protective elements, be used for production. In this case, the long service life of all furniture is guaranteed;
design features of fittings. They consist in the fact that in the process of its use friction should not occur, and also it should be well attached to the interior item itself;
ease of use - during the use of furniture there should not be any difficulties, extraneous sounds or other unpleasant moments. Therefore, it is recommended to use the product as intended before direct purchase;
the possibility of rotation - it is important to determine in advance the need for this function. Often, it is not required, and in this case, paying a substantial amount of money for rotating elements is inappropriate.

Thus, wheels are important elements of different types of home decoration. It is important to choose them correctly so that they possess the necessary parameters, and for this, numerous factors are taken into account. The service life and attractiveness of the furniture itself depends on the right choice.