Features & technical information

When you choose a castor, it’s important to check it will meet your needs. There are many factors that could affect performance – some obvious, others not so obvious.

This section will give you information on the factors to consider. It will also give you details of some of the construction features that make Manner castors different.

• Load rating: calculating the required rated load you need your castors to carry.
• Hub bearing: bearing options and the effect this has on a castor’s performance.
• Wheel tread options: choosing the correct wheel tread.
• Potential environmental problems: The environmental considerations you should take into account.
• Construction features: The features that make Manner castors different.