Brake casters, as an important moving and braking device, are widely used in a variety of equipment and objects. According to their installation function and operation mechanism, brake casters can be categorized into three types: brake wheel, brake direction, and double brake (i.e., brake wheel and direction at the same time). Below, we will introduce these three types and their application scenarios in detail.
A brake caster, as the name suggests, is a type of brake caster that imprisons the wheel by means of a brake mechanism to stop it from moving. This type of braking is done mainly by depressing the brake pedal so that the brake pads come into close contact with the wheel, thus creating enough friction to stop the wheel from turning. Brake casters are widely used in carts, office equipment, furniture and a variety of items that need to be held in position. For example, installing a brake wheel on a cart ensures that when the cart needs to be parked or secured, it is held in a stable position, avoiding unwanted sliding or rolling. In office equipment and furniture, brakes ensure that the equipment or furniture does not accidentally move or slide after being placed, keeping the working environment tidy and safe.
Braking direction, on the other hand, changes a universal wheel into a directional wheel so that it remains in a fixed direction, while the wheel itself remains free to move. This kind of braking method is mainly applicable to the scenes that need to keep the traveling direction stable but the wheel still needs to keep rolling. For example, in some operations that require precise control of the direction of travel, the braking function ensures that the equipment or object moves in a predetermined direction and avoids deviation from the trajectory.
Dual braking is a combination of braking the wheel and braking the direction, i.e., braking both the wheel and the direction at the same time. In double brake mode, both the wheel and the direction of the caster are braked at the same time, achieving maximum immobilization. This type of braking is suitable for situations where the caster needs to be brought to a complete stop and secured in position. For example, in places where it is necessary to ensure that equipment or objects do not move, such as slopes, the edge of steps, or areas where long periods of parking are required, the double-brake function ensures that the equipment or objects are stably fixed in one position to avoid accidents.
In conclusion, brake casters, as an important moving and braking device, have a wide range of applications in various fields. Different types of brake casters have different functions and application scenarios, and choosing the right brake casters can ensure the stability and safety of equipment or objects.
Post time: Nov-16-2024