11/05/2026
A caster can meet every load and dimensional requirement and still have the wrong braking configuration for the application.
The deciding factor isn’t always how equipment moves. It’s what happens once it stops.
For mobile workstations, assembly equipment, and carts subjected to lateral forces during stationary use, brake selection directly affects equipment positioning and stability.
Top lock may be sufficient for routine parking, while applications requiring greater positional control may benefit from total lock. But brake selection should also account for floor conditions, expected forces, engagement frequency, and actual holding requirements.
The right specification considers how equipment operates both in motion and at rest.
Explore CasterHQ’s brake selection guide:
https://casterhq.com/blogs/engineering-specifications/brake-types