Why do casters rust? What should I do if it rusts?

A gimbal is a wheel that is mounted on a device or machine and enables it to move easily. They are usually made of metal and are therefore susceptible to rust from air, water and other environmental factors.

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So, why do casters rust? There are several main reasons:

High humidity environment: when a universal wheel is exposed to high humidity for a long time, its surface may be corroded, resulting in rust.

Salt water environment: If a universal wheel is exposed to water containing salt for a long time, such as the ocean, swimming pools, etc., then its surface will be easily corroded.

Lack of maintenance: If a universal wheel has not been maintained for a long time, for example, it has not been cleaned and oiled in time, then its surface is also prone to rust.

Material problem: If the material quality of the universal wheel itself is not good and easily affected by the environment, then it is also easy to appear rust phenomenon.

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If the universal wheel has rusted, then what should we do?

Cleaning: first of all, you should clean the surface with cleaner, you can use special metal cleaner or white vinegar for cleaning.

Rust Removal: If the rust is serious, you can use rust remover to deal with it, for example, you can use acetic acid or sodium hydroxide to deal with it.

Apply oil: After cleaning and removing rust, you should apply a layer of lubricant or anti-rust oil in time to prevent rusting again.

Replacement: If the casters have been severely damaged and the rust is very bad, then it may be necessary to consider replacing them with new ones. When buying new casters, you should identify the bracket material and the appearance of the treatment, generally speaking, iron products are easy to rust, the appearance of the choice of plastic spraying a higher level of rust prevention.


Post time: Nov-27-2023