Central locking casters lock degree selection

  • 26 Sep / 2021

Central locking casters are widely used on hospital bed, compare with other common casters, the user can operate the central locking casters brake system at the same time just with single one person simply.


Because of this the central locking castors become more and more popular used as high end hospital bed casters and stretcher caster wheels.


According to the brake function there have 2 step lock function and 3 step lock function.And according to different hospital bed central brake system usually have 30 degree and 45 degree lock degree.


Because of this except of some processional hospital bed manufacturers, Most of user don’t know how to select right model for replacement.


Now firstly let analyze how to judge which is 2 step or 3 step function lock.


* The 2 step function lock only have “Free - Total lock” two lock position .


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* The 3 step function lock will have 2 models


A)“Free -Free- Total lock”


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B)“Directional lock -Free- Total lock”


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As we know One bed will have 4 pc casters.How to alignment central locking casters? General Speaking he alignment need follow below 3 options.


* .If use 2 step function lock then use use 4 pc same wheel is OK.

* .If use 3 step function lock central locking casters can be follow

2 pc x“A” + 2 pc x“B”

or

3 pc x“A” + 1 pc x“B”


About the lock cam degree it's more easy....according to below instruction there generally have 3 type, Can check your existing lock peal hex hole angle position and make choose:


A: 11mm Hex hole with 30 degree movement

B: 11mm Hex hole with 30 degree movement

C: 11mm Hex hole with 45 degree movement


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For single wheel type central locking casters we have: Ø125mm,Ø150mm and Ø200mm

For double wheel central locking casters we have:Ø00mm,Ø125mm and Ø150mm.


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Why choose our central locking caster wheels ?


Our central locking caster wheels series quality are same as current world famous brand casters. We know everyone will tell clients their quality are good. But we have confidence you will like our quality & design after see our samples.


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