Sometimes the wheel itself is still fine, but the "steel bracket (top plate)" has bent so the wheel tilts or won't turn. This problem mainly comes from plate thickness and installation.
The Real Causes
- Steel plate too thin: bends easily under impacts or side loads
- Weak welding/fixing: loose mounts or poor welds make the bracket wobble and bend
- Dragging at an angle / hitting edges: repeated side forces deform the bracket
The Hidden Costs
A bent bracket makes the wheel tilt so the cart pulls to one side, wears unevenly and risks the wheel coming off — whole bracket assemblies must be replaced often.
How IRONMAX Solves This
- Thick, standard-grade plates/brackets: withstand side loads and impacts without bending easily
- Secure installation: plates fixed/welded straight and strong to genuinely take the load
- The right caster layout: rigid/swivel/brake casters placed to distribute forces correctly
Recommended: if the cart carries heavy loads and often hits edges, choose thick plates and put rigid casters on the rear pair to help absorb forces and control direction