Omnicaster Plastic Casters

• Fast directional change - easier steering than traditional casters
• Glide smoothly over carpet, wood & marble floors
• Multiple drain channels expel debris & fluids
• Effortlessly convey delicate materials with minimal damage

Omnicaster – ‘Faster than a castor’ quicker multi-directional change than swivel casters!

Omnicaster is a Patented range of ball castors offering fast changes in direction & smooth sliding for effortless conveying.  Omnicaster fast-swivel caster range are produced from engineering polymers to provide a robust non-marking caster with offers near instant directional change.

• Multiple drain channels expel debris & fluids.
• Fast directional change - Easier steering & manoeuvrability than traditional casters.
• Glide smoothly over carpet, wood & marble floors.
• Effortlessly convey delicate surfaces with minimal marking / scratches

Why not use standard casters?

If you’re looking to eliminate ‘caster trail’ (or ‘castor angle’) to achieve instant directional change, heavy duty Ball Transfer Units will achieve this.  For lighter, domestic applications where reduced trail / caster angle is desired, Omnicastors offer tighter turning ability, precision manoeuvrability & faster steeling than conventional casters.

How do fit the casters?

All Omnicaster models offer metric threaded stud fixing.  We also produce a range of square & triangulated fixing plates.

OC30 differs from other Omnicaster models as the unit can be:

• press fitted using the 25mm / 0.98” diameter shank
• GRIPNECK Quick fit adapters: 10mm (Q16) & 11mm (Q17) - furniture industry standard.
• THREADED Quick fit adapters: M8, M10 & 3/8” UNC external threads
• COUNTERSUNK Quick-fit adapter: Q12 retains countersunk setscrew head from M6, M8, M10, 5/16” & 3/8” hole diameters

OC35, OC50, OC55 & OC55B (Braked) Omnicasters all use Iso M10 metric thread for fitment.

• OC35 & OC50 have 25mm / 1” thread length
• OC55 & OC55B models have 15mm / 5/8” thread length
• Enquire about our range of square & triangulated fixing flanges

Oc100 & OC100B (Braked) Omnicasters all use ISO M12 metric thread for fitment.

• OC100 & OC100B have 25mm / 1” thread length
• Enquire about our range of square & triangulated fitting flanges

Construction & Omnicaster performance

Omnicasters comprise of a large main ball which is retained within a specially manufactured polymer casing.  The casing is glass reinforced & also contains our Patented special mechanism which allows the main ball to change direction with minimal caster trail.

What are the load capacities?

OC100 & 100B use a Patented ‘Elastomar cushioning ball’. This material has a higher coefficient of friction that the phenolic resin material used in other Omnicaster models but represents a good compromise between friction & wear characteristics.

Working environments & conditions for Omnicaters

TEMPERATURE resistance from -20°C / +60 (degrees centigrade) OR  -5°F / 140°F (degrees Fahrenheit)

SPEED - Maximum laden speed: 1 meter/second – 3 feet/second (intermittent)

ORIENTATION – to avoid directional bias, Omnicasters work best in ball down ‘caster orientation or ‘ball up’ vertical position (with the main ball uppermost).

DRAINAGE – OC35, OC50, OC100 & OC100B have large lateral drains for rapid expulsion of debris – other models feature enclosed mechanisms.

Do I need a locking mechanism / parking brake?

OC55B & OC100B models feature an integral locking mechanism or parking brake.   By moving the lever, exposed on the side of casing an internal steel ring descends upon the main ball to form an effective brake. 

You may also want to consider an autonomous or separate brake system where a number of Omnicasters support an item which braking but individual brakes on each unit might prove too numerous to deploy.  Consider our Pneumatic positioning stops (PS25) or our FREE TECHNICAL ADVISORS.   

Spherical Wheel SRL - Old part numbers

Omnicasters were originally marketed under the Trademark of Spherical Wheel.  We changed the name in 2014 but some users may still recognise us & our product under older product codes – see the part number interchange to help update your records:

106P  OC100

106P SUPER

106p SUPER CON FRENO             OC100B

Improvements in tooling, materials & design have been updated but the new part reference are a direct retrofit replacement for old part numbers.  Units are still hand assembled & tested within our family owned & run production facility in Italy.