Institutional Swivel Castors – Everything About Advantages, Features, and Areas of Application

Swivel castors, along with fixed castors, are essential components in applications where flexibility, mobility, and load-bearing capacity are important. In short: castors make transporting and moving objects easier. This Wicke guide explains what makes Institutional swivel castors special and in which situations they are needed.

What Are Institutional Swivel Castors?

Institutional swivel castors are special wheels that are attached to devices or machines that need to be moved easily and quickly. A swivel castor consists of a wheel mounted on a rotating bracket. This means the wheel is not fixed but can swivel up to 360 degrees. In contrast to heavy-duty castors, Institutional swivel castors are designed for equipment that does not carry particularly heavy loads but must be maneuvered with high precision.

Materials Used for Institutional Swivel Castors

Swivel and other types of castors are made from various materials. These are selected based on the type of flooring, the application, and the weight to be carried. Each material has its own advantages. Typical materials for Institutional swivel castors include:

• Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR): Excellent for delicate floors, quiet, and shock-absorbing.
• Polyamide (PA): Very robust and wear-resistant, ideal for industrial use.
• Polyurethane (PU): Combines durability with quiet movement and high load capacity.

Areas of Application for Institutional Swivel Castors

The possible applications for Institutional swivel castors are as diverse as those for castors and wheels in general. However, there are specific fields in which Institutional swivel castors are particularly common:

Medicine and Care

Institutional swivel castors are frequently used in medical settings. In hospitals and care facilities, they are attached to devices, carts, bedside tables, and beds to make it easy and safe to move them. They stand out for their quiet and precise rolling behavior.

Gastronomy

In the hospitality industry, kitchens, and catering, Institutional swivel castors facilitate the movement of serving and dish carts. Here, smooth-rolling and quiet wheels that are also heat- and corrosion-resistant are essential.

Research and Laboratories

Lab carts and sensitive instruments require vibration-free movement, which can be achieved with the right swivel castors.

Industry and Workshops

In industry and skilled trades, Institutional swivel castors are primarily used for workshop carts and mobile machinery.

Logistics and Retail

In retail, transport, and warehousing, Institutional swivel castors are often found on sales trolleys, display units, and mobile workstations. Here, robustness, stability, and smooth operation on a variety of surfaces are key.

The Advantages of Institutional Swivel Castors at a Glance

1. Extremely Manoeuvrable
   • Easy control in tight spaces
   • Ideal for devices that are frequently moved or repositioned
2. Lightweight and compact
   • Made from light materials and compact in design, especially suited for kitchens, labs, and the medical sector
3. Made from versatile materials
   • A wide range of materials makes them suitable for many types of flooring and usage scenarios (from delicate surfaces to challenging environments with variable terrain)
4. Specifically expandable
   • With options like locking brakes, vibration dampers, or heat-resistant materials, the functionality and application range of Institutional swivel castors can be greatly expanded

Special Features of Wicke Institutional Swivel Castors

Small and inconspicuous, but incredibly important – that’s what Institutional swivel castors are. The Institutional swivel castors from Wicke stand out due to their high quality and innovative design. Wicke castors enable smooth and controlled movement. They are versatile and offer customized solutions for all industries.

For more information or advice on choosing the right swivel castor, simply contact us.