Caster_Requirements.docx

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Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. Swivel Caster
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Caster Requirements Caster Type:

· The casters shall be dual wheel swivel type casters

· The caster shall have 16 IN diameter semi pneumatic tires.

· The casters shall include a brake that engages both tires on each caster, see brake performance requirements below.

· The casters shall each have a locking swivel that is operable in four 90 positions.

Interface:

· When installed on the trailer frame, the overall width of the outside of the casters when installed on the trailer shall be 63 IN to the outside of the tires.

· The casters must attach to the trailer frame, which has a width (center to center where the casters attach) of 48 IN.

· Each caster (one per corner) shall be bolted to a mounting plate with a hole spacing of 4.125 X 6.125 IN.

· The casters shall have an overall height of 18.75 IN.

Load bearing/Aircraft Transportation:

· The caster system shall have a Front/Rear weight distribution of 50%/50% with a gross weight of 3060 LB.

· The casters shall be capable of withstanding the aircraft transportation system loading requirements in accordance with MIL-STD-1791A, Paragraph 5.3.3.1, and Table IV. The basic loading requirements are 4.5Gs down, 3Gs forward, 1.5Gs lateral and aft, and 2Gs upward while fully loaded.

Towing:

· The fully loaded trailer with casters installed shall be towable at 5 MPH.

Braking:

· The brakes shall conform to the performance requirements of SAE AS8090 par. 3.6.1.2.

· Parking brake performance: The parking brakes shall lock the wheels so that the wheels will skid and not roll on dry, level, brushed concrete free of loose material when the vehicle, with maximum gross load, is subjected to a towing force sufficient to move it. The vibrations and shocks encountered on the applicable operating surfaces shall not cause the brakes to engage. Moving force shall be applied in both the forward and reverse directions. The parking brakes shall hold the vehicle, with maximum gross load, whether headed up or down a 11.5° incline.

· The brakes shall be operated by a hand or foot actuated lever positioned on each caster assembly.

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