Office Chair Caster Wheels

The wheels under office chairs are usually called casters or universal wheels. Here is information about their functions, cleaning methods, removal and replacement, as well as types and prices:

Functions

The casters or universal wheels under office chairs mainly serve to reduce resistance by converting sliding friction into rolling friction. This makes the chair easier to move, allowing users to move flexibly within the office area and enhancing office convenience and efficiency.

Cleaning Methods

• Dealing with Hair Entanglement: Office chair casters are prone to hair entanglement. When handling this, use a very small pair of scissors to carefully remove the hair wrapped around the wheels, avoiding damage to the wheels.
• Removing Dirt: For dirt on the casters, first wet a used facial wipe and then let it air-dry in a shady place. Use the textured side of the facial wipe to rub the wheels, increasing friction. Then, secure the facial wipe with a rubber band so that it wraps around the wheels. Finally, the user sits on the chair and moves it back and forth. The dirt will rub off onto the facial wipe, achieving the cleaning purpose.
• Preventing Frequent Cleaning: If you want to avoid cleaning the wheels frequently in the future, you can use invisible tape. Choose tape with an appropriate width, moderate stickiness, and that leaves almost no adhesive residue when removed. Stick it onto the wheels. Don't stick it too flat; make it a bit wrinkled. This can prevent the wheels from being too slippery and reduce the adhesion of dust and dirt.

Removal and Replacement Methods

• Removing the Wheels: Use a pair of pointed-nose pliers to grip the part where the wheel and the chair are connected. Find a fulcrum and pry it open. While prying, you can turn it counterclockwise at the same time. If the axle of the wheel and the plastic part of the wheel fall apart and the axle is still attached to the chair, grip the upper part of the ring and continue to pry it open using the ring as a fulcrum.
• Installing New Wheels: When installing new wheels, press them in while turning them clockwise. If they really can't be pressed in, you can stand the chair up and have the user sit on it. Over time, the wheels will install themselves due to the pressure of the user's weight.

Types and Prices

There are various types and prices of office chair wheels. For example, the Xiangzhen brand's office chair universal wheels are priced at 53.3 yuan; the 1.25-inch, 1.5-inch, and 2-inch nylon wear-resistant office chair casters from Ningbo Yongfule Caster Co., Ltd. are priced at 1.61 yuan. The prices of wheels vary depending on the brand, material, and specifications. Users can choose according to their own needs and budget.