What is the difference between “shock absorbing casters” and “universal casters”?

In our daily work, more or less will use the cart, and the design of the cart, casters is a seemingly small but extremely important part. One of the cart on the use of movable casters, also called universal wheel, and among the casters, there is a kind of casters called shock absorbing casters, then, universal wheel and shock absorbing wheel, what is the difference?

First of all, let’s learn about “shock absorbing casters”. Shock absorbing casters are usually designed with springs or shock absorbing materials, and their main function is to slow down the vibration and bumpiness of the equipment in the process of moving. This design of casters for the working environment often need to move the equipment, can effectively enhance the comfort of the equipment, especially in the hospital, the use of shock-absorbing casters can reduce the bumps caused by moving patients.

In contrast, “universal casters” focus more on the flexibility and mobility of the chair. These casters are designed to swivel 360 degrees, allowing the equipment to move more flexibly in different directions, whether it’s in a cart or an office chair, the addition of a gimbal can make it easier. Universal casters are usually designed to glide smoothly, making it easier and smoother to push and pull the equipment, providing greater freedom for the user.

But very often, shock absorbing casters and universal casters are also universal, such as the use of polyurethane, rubber, synthetic rubber and other shock-absorbing materials can be 360-degree rotation of the casters, can be called both shock-absorbing casters, can also be called universal casters, the biggest difference between the two is that there is no shock-absorbing materials added.