Dynamic Drum Testing of Casters

What data can we get from the dynamic drum test? Throughout every test, we constantly record the load on the caster, the speed of the drum, and also the surface temperature of the tread, core, or the bearings. This allows us to better understand what is happening inside the caster when a failure may occur.

The data collected shows how a caster responds to different loads and speeds over the course of the test. We better understand that a caster will have different load ratings at different speeds. The caster will have varying duty cycles for different loads at varying speeds as well.

Another important capability of our test machine is comparable data. We are able to test each individual feature of a given caster line. For example, we can compare the tread designs of casters: donut, flat, crowned, split. For each of these treads, we can see how obstacles, speed, and many other factors shape the performance of the design. Our Dynamic Drum Test Machine allows us to compare different wheels and casters and better provide the end client with the correct fit for their application. We know the right caster for your application because of the testing that we do.