Simple Office Chair Casters

There are various types and price ranges of simple office chair casters available, allowing you to choose the appropriate model based on specific needs.

I. Classification by Size

1. 1-inch Casters: For example, the 1-inch load-bearing PP swivel casters with brake function provided by Shenzhen Shengdajia Hardware Injection Molding Co., Ltd. are suitable for small stools or backrest chairs. They feature a compact structure, making them ideal for lightweight furniture, with a price of approximately ¥1.43.
2. 1.4-inch Casters: The 1.4-inch load-bearing casters with snap-ring threaded swivel wheels from Cixi Zhongyang Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. adopt a snap-ring threaded design for easy installation, quiet operation, and wear resistance, suitable for home office chairs, with a price of approximately ¥1.36.
3. 1.5-inch Casters: The customized 1.5-inch wear-resistant swivel casters from Waoh are slightly larger in size and have stronger load-bearing capacity, also suitable for furniture office chairs, with a price of approximately ¥3.8.
4. 2-inch Casters: These include two types: fixed casters for swivel chairs and swivel nylon executive wheels. The former are fixed and can be equipped with anti-slip felt pads, suitable for scenarios requiring stability; the latter are swivel wheels with a quiet design, suitable for heavy-duty furniture like executive chairs, with prices of approximately ¥1.71 and ¥1.34, respectively.

II. Classification by Function

1. Swivel Casters: Such as the 1.4-inch, 1.5-inch, and 2-inch swivel nylon executive wheels, which support 360-degree rotation and flexible movement, suitable for office chairs that require frequent position adjustments.
2. Fixed Casters: Such as the 2-inch fixed casters for swivel chairs, which have a fixed direction and are suitable for scenarios requiring stable support, such as on carpets or sloped floors.
3. Braked Casters: Such as the 1-inch load-bearing PP swivel casters, which can fix the chair's position through a braking device to prevent sliding, suitable for scenarios requiring temporary fixation.

III. Materials and Characteristics

1. PP Material: Such as the 1-inch load-bearing PP swivel casters, which are lightweight and corrosion-resistant, suitable for lightweight furniture.
2. Nylon Material: Such as the 2-inch swivel nylon executive wheels, which have strong wear resistance and significant quiet operation effects, suitable for heavy-duty furniture.
3. Snap-ring Threaded Design: Such as the 1.4-inch load-bearing casters, which are fixed with snap rings for easy installation and are suitable for DIY replacement.

IV. Selection Recommendations
For lightweight mobility, choose 1-inch or 1.4-inch swivel casters; for load-bearing capacity or quiet operation, recommend 1.5-inch or 2-inch nylon wheels; for fixed functionality, choose braked casters or fixed casters. In terms of price, the range for 1-inch to 2-inch casters is from ¥1.34 to ¥3.8, allowing for flexible selection based on budget.