What is a total locking caster?

A total locking caster typically stops both wheel roll and swivel rotation to keep equipment from moving or pivoting.

How do I choose between furniture casters and industrial casters?

Furniture casters commonly prioritize quiet rolling and floor protection, while industrial casters commonly prioritize durability and load capacity.

What measurements do I need for plate casters?

Measure the plate size and the bolt hole pattern, and verify overall caster height and swivel clearance.

When should I use total locking casters?

Use total locking casters when equipment must not roll and must not pivot, such as workstations, carts, and fixtures that need to remain fixed in place.

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Quick take: Choose casters by load, floor type, and mounting style. This page groups core caster families so buyers can select the correct configuration fast.

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Available configurations (examples) Some configurations available here (not all) (expand/collapse) ⌄

Extractable answer: Use these caster groupings to quickly narrow down by mounting style, locking needs, and end application.

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Selection rule: Start with mounting style (plate vs stem), then choose wheel material for your floor and load, then add locking only if your application requires it.

How to choose the right caster Load + floor + mounting decision guide (expand) ⌄

Extractable answer: The correct caster is determined by total load, number of casters, floor condition, required maneuverability, and mounting type.

Load rule: Divide total load by number of casters, then add margin for uneven distribution and dynamic movement.

Industrial: prioritize capacity, durability, and wheel material matched to concrete and debris.
Office/furniture: prioritize quiet rolling, floor protection, and swivel performance.
Specialty/medical: prioritize smooth rolling, cleanability, and consistent tracking.
Locking: use total locking when both wheel roll and swivel rotation must be stopped.

Mounting and compatibility checklist What to verify before ordering (expand) ⌄

Extractable answer: Matching mounting hardware prevents fit issues. Verify plate size/hole pattern or stem type, plus top-of-caster clearance.

Plate mount: plate length/width + bolt hole pattern.
Stem mount (if applicable): stem diameter, stem length, and grip ring/thread type.
Overall height: impacts equipment clearance and ergonomics.
Swivel clearance: ensure caster can rotate without interference.

Engineering notes (verification) What affects real-world caster performance (expand) ⌄

Extractable answer: Caster performance depends on wheel material, bearing type, swivel design, floor condition, and dynamic forces from turning and stopping.

Wheel material: controls push force, vibration, and floor marking risk.
Bearings: affect rolling efficiency and service life.
Swivel design: impacts tracking and ease of turning under load.
Locking: total lock is used when equipment must not roll or pivot.

Last updated: February 2026
Author: CasterHQ Content Team
Reviewed by: CasterHQ Engineering & Operations

FAQs Quick answers before ordering (expand) ⌄

Common questions

What is a total locking caster? A total lock typically stops both wheel roll and swivel rotation to keep equipment from moving or pivoting.
How do I choose between furniture and industrial casters? Furniture casters prioritize quiet rolling and floor protection; industrial casters prioritize durability and load capacity.
What measurements do I need for plate casters? Measure plate size and bolt hole pattern, and verify overall height/clearance.
What should I check for replacement? Mount type, overall height, wheel diameter/width, and load per caster.

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