Scaffolding casters are essential components facilitate mobility, allowing scaffolding units to be effortlessly moved and positioned as required, and ensuring stability and safety during various construction projects.
At WheelsWay, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of EN1004 standard casters tailored to meet our customers’ needs.
A scaffolding caster is a specialized type of caster designed with a stem mount and a brake mechanism. It’s primary function is to provide mobility to scaffolding units while offering the ability to lock them securely in place when necessary. By incorporating these casters, traditional scaffolds become agile, adaptable, and efficient tools on different job sites.
EN1004, also known as BS EN1004, is the European standard that specifies the minimum safety requirements for mobile access towers, also referred to as scaffold towers. The standard outlines the materials, dimensions, design loads, safety, and performance requirements that these towers must meet.
The original standard, EN 1004:2004, has been updated to EN 1004-1:2020. This revision includes several changes to enhance safety, such as shorter distances between platform levels, a maximum distance from the ground to the first platform, and requirements for platforms to be secured against wind uplift.
Scaffolding casters undergo rigorous testing in accordance with standards such as DIN EN 1004 to ensure optimal performance and safety. They are designed to securely brake the scaffold after movement, minimizing the risk of accidents or mishaps on the construction site. This adherence to safety regulations makes scaffolding casters indispensable tools for any construction project.
The main benefit of castors for scaffolding is mobility. The wheels allow smooth movement over different terrains while maintaining exceptional stability. Construction workers can easily move scaffolding over concrete, gravel, uneven surfaces and construction debris. The ability to move scaffolding quickly changes the way workers operate on the site. They can quickly adapt to environmental changes and access different parts of the building they're working on by repositioning the scaffold rather than dismantling it, resulting in faster completion times.
Designed to be compatible with a wide range of scaffolding systems, these castors offer versatility of use. Whether it's mobile scaffolding, rolling towers or ladder scaffolding, EN1004 standard castors provide a flexible solution for different construction projects.
EN1004 is a recognised standard for scaffolding components and ensures that castors bearing this certification meet specific quality and performance criteria. By choosing EN1004 standard castors, construction professionals can be confident that they comply with industry regulations and standards.
Designing and manufacturing custom casters for an OEM project involves several stages, we follow a detailed step-by-step process to ensure that your project runs smoothly and without any problems
Define requirements: Understand the customer’s specific needs and requirements. Consider special attachments, test standards, and industry standards. Give suggestions to improve the caster performance if the customer wants to eliminate the failure issues from their existing casters.
Material selection: Select appropriate wheel materials for the casters based on factors like load capacity, environmental conditions, and durability requirements.
Technical Drawings: Make detailed 2D/3D technical drawings of the caster based on the customer’s requirements or samples.
Prototyping: Develop prototypes to test the functionality and performance of the casters. It can be a 3D printing model or a small batch for initial testing.
Tooling and Equipment Setup: On the basis of the finalized design, set up and adjust the necessary tooling and equipment for mass production.
Production of Components: Manufacture individual caster components such as wheels and frames, according to technical specifications in confirmed drawings.
Surface Treatment: Apply surface treatments to enhance the aesthetics, corrosion resistance, hardness, or other functional aspects of the casters.
Assembly: Assemble the casters, making sure that each unit meets the design specifications and quality standards.
Load Testing: Test the casters according to the dynamic load test standard, such as EN12532, or conform to the test requirements of the customer. To ensure that the casters can handle the specified weight capacities without failure.
Durability Testing: Test the casters for durability under various conditions, such as different floor surfaces and temperature extremes, according to the customer’s demand.
Quality Control Checks: Implement ISO9001 quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process. Identify and correct any defects.
Packaging: Develop packaging solutions that protect the casters during transportation and storage.
Shipping Logistics: Plan and coordinate the logistics for shipping the casters to the client, and confirm the paperwork details with the customer, such as invoice and packing list, bill of lading, Certificate of Original, Form E, etc.
Customer Support: Provide ongoing support to address any queries, concerns, or further needs that the client may have after receiving the casters.
Cutting metal sheets into pieces, punching out the specific shape of top plate, fork, brake pedal, etc.
Bending the shaped pieces and form it into the caster fork, forming the steel ball track on the top plate sheet, etc.
Zinc plating, chrome plating, electrophoresis, etc.
Nylon wheel, PU wheel, TPR wheel, plastic wheels injection and die casting cast iron wheels.
Assemble all the caster components into one complete piece
Pack the casters in export grade thick carton box. Plastic bag, lable sticker, inner box, wooden crate, wooden pallet packing are also available.
Scaffolding casters are specialized wheels or rollers designed to be attached to scaffolding structures, allowing for easy mobility and repositioning of the scaffolding.
Scaffolding casters facilitate the movement of scaffolding platforms, making it easier for construction workers to transport scaffolding to different locations on a job site without the need for disassembly and reassembly.
All-terrain or heavy-duty types.
All-Terrain type: scaffolding casters suit all construction environments.
Heavy duty type: best for situations involving extensive scaffolding usage or intense weight.
Factors to consider when selecting scaffolding casters include load capacity, wheel diameter, brake mechanisms, compatibility with the scaffold frame, and the type of terrain or surface the scaffold will be used on.
While many scaffolding casters are designed to be compatible with standard scaffolding frames, it’s essential to check compatibility with the specific brand and model of scaffolding you are using to ensure a proper fit.
Yes, scaffolding casters are rated for specific weight capacities, and it’s crucial to adhere to these limits to maintain safety and stability when using scaffolding.
Yes, it’s essential to follow proper safety guidelines when using scaffolding casters, including ensuring that they are securely attached to the scaffold frame, using appropriate locking mechanisms when necessary, and avoiding overloading the scaffolding.
Yes, many scaffolding casters come equipped with locking mechanisms that allow them to be securely locked in place, preventing unintentional movement of the scaffolding.
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