Free Moving Nylon Caster Wheel for Robotic Car 30mm
35,00 EGP
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Description
The 30mm Free Moving Nylon Caster Wheel is an essential omnidirectional balance wheel designed for small-scale mobile robotics, smart vehicles, and DIY automation platforms. Acting as the perfect third or fourth support wheel for differential-drive chassis (such as 2WD or 4WD setups), it ensures your robot maintains balanced ground contact while turning smoothly in any direction.
As showcased in the product image “Light-Duty-1inch-to-3inch-Furniture-Plastic-Red-Swivel-Caster-Wheel-790×790.jpg”, the assembly features a high-impact, low-friction nylon roller fitted into a heavy-duty, zinc-plated steel housing. Equipped with a 360-degree ball-bearing swivel head, it responds instantly to shifts in direction with minimal mechanical resistance, preventing your drive motors from drawing excess current during tight maneuvers.
Technical Specifications
Physical & Mechanical Parameters
| Attribute | Specification |
| Wheel Diameter | 30 mm (~1.2 inches) |
| Rotation Capability | 360° Continuous Swivel |
| Wheel Material | High-density wear-resistant Nylon (PP/PVC composite) |
| Bracket Material | Stamped zinc-plated structural steel (Rust-resistant) |
| Bearing Type | Internal steel ball-bearing turntable |
| Mounting Plate Type | 4-Hole flat top plate template |
Dimension & Load Profiles
| Attribute | Specification |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | ~4.0 mm (M4 screw clearance) |
| Overall Height | ~38 mm – 42 mm (From base plate to bottom of wheel) |
| Maximum Load Capacity | Up to 10 kg per wheel (Static weight distribution) |
| Color Scheme | Bright Red wheel body with polished metallic silver frame |
Core Product Features
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True 360° Omnidirectional Swivel: Double ball-bearing race design inside the steering head allows ultra-smooth pivot translation, reducing steering lag on line-following or maze-solving robots.
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Low Rolling Resistance: The smooth nylon surface minimizes surface friction on standard indoor surfaces like tile, concrete, or lab workbenches, preventing motor strain.
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Secure 4-Point Mounting Plate: Features a rigid metal flange top plate that easily mounts to acrylic, aluminum, wood, or custom 3D-printed robotic chassis elements.
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Floor Protection & Low Noise: Unlike rigid metal castors, the engineered nylon compound absorbs light vibrations while remaining tough enough to resist flattening under continuous loads.
Application Ideas
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2WD / 4WD Robotic Car Chassis: Serves as the non-driven balancing caster wheel for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32 smart car kits.
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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV): Excellent for small-scale warehouse simulator setups requiring fluid tracking and path correction.
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Miniature Rolling Platforms: Perfect for compact desktop instrument trays, slider mechanisms, or portable lab test rigs.
Specification
General
| WeightWeight | 0,0000 g |
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