This standard is a free downloadThis standard provides manufacturers, specifiers and users with a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability, structural adequacy, and technical requirements for group-specific casters and wheels. The standard defines industry terms, specific tests, equipment/methods that can be used, the conditions of tests, and minimum acceptance levels to be used in evaluating these products.  This standard addresses the total range or market for casters and wheels for these categories:furniture chair casters;industrial casters (at or under 2.5 mph and over 2.5 mph);institutional and medical equipment casters; and business machine and shopping cart casters.This standard includes a glossary of caster and wheel terms, definitions, symbols and dimensions. Additionally, appropriate caster and wheel test equipment, procedures and methods are delineated and incorporated into this standard.