--- type: "product_component" title: "Furniture Caster" industry: "Furniture Manufacturing" verification_protocol: urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:FURNITURE_CASTER" data_integrity_hash: "6df1320eea99be047933fd101a80a00d" source_authority: "https://cnfx.com" strict_mode: true source_identity: provider: "CNFX Industrial Knowledge Graph" index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal" authority_id: "URN:CNFX:ME:FURNITURE_CASTER" data_source_uri: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/product/furniture-caster.md" official_resource_url: "https://cnfx.com/industry/furniture-manufacturing/product/furniture-caster" is_verified_logic: true attributes: load_capacity: status: "config-dependent" typical_range: "Scalable via configuration" unit: "kg" wheel_diameter: status: "config-dependent" typical_range: "50-150 N vertical load per caster, 0-0.5 m/s rolling speed, -10°C to 60°C ambient temperature" unit: "mm" engineering_limits: max_safe_operating_point: value: 180 unit: "N" consequence: "Hertzian contact stress exceeding 1.5 GPa at ball-raceway interface causes subsurface fatigue spalling; adhesive wear at swivel pin-bushing interface due to boundary lubrication failure below 0.1 μm oil film thickness" fmea_matrix_quantitative: - node_1: trigger: "Abrasive particle ingress >15 μm diameter into ball bearing clearance" severity: 8 occurrence: 3 detection: 4 mitigation_protocol: "Labyrinth seal with 0.05 mm radial clearance and IP54 rating" - node_2: trigger: "Repeated 90° directional changes under >120 N load at <1 second intervals" severity: 8 occurrence: 3 detection: 4 mitigation_protocol: "Cold-forged M8 swivel post with rolled threads and 600 MPa yield strength" bom_nodes: wheel: type: "component" llms_uri: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/component/wheel.md" link_type: "part" link_target_urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:WHEEL" urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:WHEEL" interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled" is_migrated_part: true swivel-fork: type: "component" llms_uri: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/component/swivel-fork.md" link_type: "part" link_target_urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:SWIVEL_FORK" urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:SWIVEL_FORK" interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled" is_migrated_part: true ball-bearing: type: "component" llms_uri: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/component/ball-bearing.md" link_type: "part" link_target_urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:BALL_BEARING" urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:BALL_BEARING" interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled" is_migrated_part: true mounting-plate: type: "component" llms_uri: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/component/mounting-plate.md" link_type: "part" link_target_urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:MOUNTING_PLATE" urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UNIT:MOUNTING_PLATE" interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled" is_migrated_part: true brake-mechanism: type: "part" llms_uri: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/product/brake-mechanism.md" link_type: "product" link_target_urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:BRAKE_MECHANISM" urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:BRAKE_MECHANISM" interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled" is_standalone: true manufacturing_compliance: - standard: "ISO 7173:2021 - CASTORS AND WHEELS FOR FURNITURE" scope: "Verified Engineering Specification" - standard: "ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2014 - FURNITURE CASTERS" scope: "Verified Engineering Specification" - standard: "DIN 81415-1:2016 - CASTORS FOR FURNITURE" scope: "Verified Engineering Specification" url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/product/furniture-caster.md" on_chain_sovereignty: contract_standard: "ERC-721-Industrial" metadata_hash: "a7816412e2e8ca4c9d2b867ca554fff32731d92256d251332fc3cc1e9e6292d7" royalty_logic: "IPFS-CID-REQUIRED" mint_status: "logic-verified-ready" rag_vector_index: semantic_queries: - "Furniture Caster" - "heavy duty furniture caster with brake" - "polyurethane wheel caster for office chairs" - "steel fork swivel caster assembly" - "ball bearing furniture wheels for mobility" - "zinc alloy housing caster for durability" - "Furniture Caster in " - "China Furniture Caster manufacturer" - "Furniture Caster supplier China" - "Furniture Caster load_capacity" - "Furniture Caster wheel_diameter" version: "3.3.5-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3" --- # Industrial Specification: Furniture Caster ## 1. Technical Definition Swiveling wheel assembly for furniture mobility ## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix > **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **50-150 N vertical load per caster, 0-0.5 m/s rolling speed, -10°C to 60°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Ball bearing seizure at 180 N static load, raceway plastic deformation at 200 N, swivel joint galling at 10⁶ cycles under 100 N radial load**, Mechanism: **Hertzian contact stress exceeding 1.5 GPa at ball-raceway interface causes subsurface fatigue spalling; adhesive wear at swivel pin-bushing interface due to boundary lubrication failure below 0.1 μm oil film thickness**. ### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) | Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Abrasive particle ingress >15 μm diameter into ball bearing clearance | 8 | Raceway brinelling and torque increase >0.8 N·m | Labyrinth seal with 0.05 mm radial clearance and IP54 rating | | Repeated 90° directional changes under >120 N load at <1 second intervals | 8 | Swivel post fatigue fracture at thread root stress concentration factor Kt=3.2 | Cold-forged M8 swivel post with rolled threads and 600 MPa yield strength | ## 3. Key Technical Parameters | Parameter | Value | Unit | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | load_capacity | Config-dependent | kg | Verified | | wheel_diameter | Config-dependent | mm | Verified | ## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing ### Core Components (Recursive Links) - [Brake Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/furniture-manufacturing/product/brake-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)` ### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated) **Complementary Dependencies**: **Injection Molding Machine**, **Industrial Chiller**, **Hopper Dryer** **Downstream Applications**: Office Chairs, Hospital Beds, Industrial Workbenches ## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ - **Caution**: - **Caution**: - **Caution**: ### Q: What is the load capacity of this furniture caster? **A**: The load capacity varies by model but typically ranges from 50kg to 150kg per caster, depending on wheel material and construction. ### Q: Does this caster include a brake mechanism? **A**: Yes, this furniture caster features an integrated brake mechanism that locks the wheel in place when engaged, providing stability for stationary furniture. ### Q: What types of flooring are suitable for polyurethane wheel casters? **A**: Polyurethane wheels are ideal for hard flooring surfaces like hardwood, tile, laminate, and concrete, as they provide smooth rolling while protecting floors from scratches and marks. ## 6. Manufacturing Compliance - ISO 7173:2021 - CASTORS AND WHEELS FOR FURNITURE - ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2014 - FURNITURE CASTERS - DIN 81415-1:2016 - CASTORS FOR FURNITURE --- ### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access 🔗 **[Full Specification: Furniture Caster](https://cnfx.com/industry/furniture-manufacturing/product/furniture-caster)** ### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology > **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec > **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes > **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph > **Reference ID**: FURNITURE_CASTER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 57c74b61