Vartec Industrial

Choosing the wrong duty rating is the most common, and most costly, castor mistake. This guide explains exactly how to calculate what you need, what each tier covers, and which Vartec Industrial product range is right for your application. What is the difference between light, medium, and heavy duty castors? Light duty castors handle 10–150 kg per castor and suit office furniture, display stands, and light retail equipment. Medium duty castors handle 150–400 kg per castor and are used on...

If you’ve ever pushed a trolley that wobbles, dragged a cabinet that scratches the floor, or wrestled with a workbench that refuses to stay put – chances are the problem was the castors. Picking the right castor wheel makes a bigger difference than most people expect. At Vartec Industrial, we get these questions all the time, so here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of the main types of castor wheels and what they’re actually good for. Light, Medium, and Heavy Duty Castors Not all castors are built...

Heavy duty castors don’t get talked about enough until something fails. A snapped stem, a cracked wheel, or a castor that slowly sinks under load – these are the kinds of problems that shut down work and cost money. So if you’re kitting out a workshop, warehouse, or manufacturing space, here’s what’s worth understanding before you buy. What Makes a Castor “Heavy Duty”? The term gets used loosely, but in practice, heavy duty castors are engineered to handle sustained loads of 250kg per wheel...