What is caster and camber angle?

While viewing from the side of a vehicle, the caster is the angle between the steering axis and a vertical axis of the wheel. While viewing from the front of a vehicle, the camber is the angle made by an axis of the wheel with an axis perpendicular to the road.

Are all caster wheels the same?

Whilst they are typically 2-2.5 inches in size as standard, it is the style of the castor stem (the part which attaches the wheel to the chair leg) which determines whether the wheels will fit in other office chairs. That said, most office chair castors will use a grip ring style stem.

How do I choose a caster?

To determine the load capacity for each caster, divide the combined weight of the equipment and maximum load by the number of casters to be used. This is the load that each caster and wheel must support. Always select a caster and wheel that are rated for a capacity greater than the calculated load per caster.

What type of casters are best?

The more castor is dialled in (increasing the castor trail), the more self centring effect is applied (meaning that running larger diameter wheels and tyres increases self centring and vice-versa).

Does tire size affect caster?

Caster angle settings allow the vehicle manufacturer to balance steering effort, high speed stability and front end cornering effectiveness. Increasing the amount of positive caster will increase steering effort and straight line tracking, as well as improve high speed stability and cornering effectiveness.

How does caster affect steering?

With a vehicle side view, picture a vertical axis (line) that runs straight through the center of your front wheels. Caster, which is also referred to as caster angle, is the top to bottom angle of the steering axis and suspension components as they meet the wheel.

What is front wheel caster?

In any case, set back may result in a negative caster condition because a wheel, left or right, was pushed back. Result: The wheelbase is now shorter on one side of the vehicle than the other. Too much negative caster may cause the vehicle to wander and cause the steering experience to become mushy.

What does bad caster cause?

The inward and outward tilt of the tire and wheel assembly (viewed from the front of the vehicle) is called camber. When the top of the tire is leaning inward, it is a negative camber. Positive camber has the top of the tire tilting outward.

What is camber for cars?

With positive camber, the top of the tires points outwards of the car. With negative camber, the top of the tires points inwards. Toe. Toe is the angle the tires are rotated around their vertical axis, looking at them from above the car.

What is another word for caster?

In America, caster sugar is often labeled as superfine sugar, ultrafine sugar, or baker's sugar. In some instances, you may also see it referred to as bar sugar, since many mixologists prefer it for cocktails. In Canada, caster sugar is sometimes sold as berry sugar.

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