If needed, use a rubber mallet or another soft tool to gently tap the caster into place and prevent damage. It may be hard at first as you’ll have to get the actual ring to fit inside the socket. If the piece of equipment or furniture uses round or square sockets, it’s a good idea to inspect these for damage, and replace them if necessary.Check out our guide on how to measure a caster stem if you need help.

If you haven’t already, measure the length of the caster stem to make sure you get the right replacement.If this happens, use a pair of pliers to grip the stem and pull the stem out of the socket. Sometimes the wheels may break away from the stem, leaving it in place.Use pliers or the claw side of a hammer for additional leverage if needed. It may take some good force to pull the grip ring out of the channel in the socket, but once it is loose, the caster should come right out. Usually, the old caster can be removed by just pulling it out of its socket.

Their lower capacity make them ideal for use on furniture and institutional casters for consumer and commercial office equipment applications.ĭue to these common applications, they are also some of our top selling replacement casters, and we’re often asked how to install a grip ring caster.

Grip ring stem casters are one of, if not the, most commonly used casters.

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