I know you are not criticizing and I hope you keep the recommendations coming. Are the flat bearings you are referring to the ones they use in casters?
Thanks jgKRI. Does the caster pivot spindle look satisfactory with the changes I made?
Grunt58, I am not sure how to send you a message. My email is colddainhell@gmail.com if you want to send an email to me first. What version of SW do you have? I am version 2016 SP2.
jgKRI,
I have modified the caster so the spindle is to be welded and supported on both ends as you and mfgenggear suggested. The mid section is bolted to the support leg. This will allow replacement of the spindle section when it wears without having to manufacture another support leg. The mid...
Mr. Nescius,
Thanks for clarifying that for me. I am not that familiar with caster vernacular. I found this image and read about the caster trail and now I understand it. I kept the angle at 45 degrees like the JD to help with the height of the assembly and to be able to use a tire of...
Thank you everyone for all your expertise and recommendations, I believe these forums are an invaluable tool. jgKRI to answer a few questions. The center line of the pivot shaft and wheel are directly collinear or in line with each other.
See this top view.
As far as the FEA analysis, that...
BEMPE16524, Thanks for the reply. The caster does not really spin much, not like a rotating shaft that spins at 250 rpm. This is just a large version of a zero turn front caster with a one sided fork. The pivot shaft is welded to the square tube on the bottom face as well as the inside top and...
Hello Mr. Halloran and thank you for the quick reply. I had considered using a spindle as the shaft in the pivot tube as I used on the wheel. That still leaves me some way to weld a "make shift hub" into the vertical support tube". What would you suggest to use as the "hub" and from what stock...
Hello forum, I posted this in the Agricultural forum but it seems nothing ever gets posted there. I am working to improve our 3 point spider cultivator and want to weld up a pair of casters to mount on it. The implement weighs approximately 3000 lbs. and mounts to the 3 point hitch of our...
Hello forum, this is my first post and wanted to run a design by you heavy thinkers. I am working to improve our 3 point spider cultivator and want to weld up a pair of casters to mount on it. The implement weighs approximately 3000 lbs. and mounts to the 3 point hitch of our tractor. I have the...
