Stage Glide casters

STAGE GLIDE PERFORMANCE CASTERS (SET OF 5) Controlled mobility for performance environments • ABS-protected rubber compound • Zero floor marking • Stage-safe design • Broadcast-quiet operation • Professional venue protection PRECISION CONTROL MEETS FLOOR PROTECTION Stage environments demand a different kind of mobility. You need casters that roll smoothly across performance surfaces without the aggressive all-terrain capability of tour wheels. You need movement that's controlled, predictable, and absolutely floor-safe. Stage Glide casters are engineered for venues where floor protection is paramount—broadcast studios, performance stages, houses of worship, theaters—anywhere that expensive flooring meets professional production. WHAT STAGE GLIDE CASTERS DELIVER: ABS Housing Protection: Engineered polymer cover prevents any metal-to-floor contact—zero risk of scratches or marks on delicate surfaces Rubber Compound Tread: Soft durometer rubber provides smooth, controlled movement without the aggressive grip of tour casters Broadcast-Quiet Operation: Near-silent rolling perfect for live recording, broadcast studios, and performance venues where noise matters Precision Movement: Optimized swivel resistance provides controlled positioning without the hyper-mobility of tour casters Multi-Surface Safe: Works on hardwood stages, Marley floors, broadcast carpeting, painted concrete—any surface that needs protection Stage-Weight Construction: Professional-grade components support working loads while maintaining floor-safe design priorities Here's the critical distinction: TourMax casters are built for obstacle crushing and all-terrain mobility. Office casters prioritize smooth studio floors. Stage Glide casters are engineered for controlled movement in performance environments where floor protection is non-negotiable. When you're working on a $50,000 stage floor or in a broadcast studio with specialized flooring, you need casters that respect the venue while providing professional mobility. WHEN STAGE GLIDE CASTERS ARE ESSENTIAL: Performance stages: Theaters, concert halls, recital venues where floor damage means expensive refinishing Broadcast studios: TV studios, radio booths, podcast facilities requiring silent operation and floor protection Houses of worship: Sanctuaries, altars, choir lofts with delicate wood or specialty flooring Recording studios: Control rooms where quiet operation matters more than cable-crushing capability Corporate boardrooms: Executive spaces with premium hardwood or specialty flooring requiring absolute protection Dance/rehearsal studios: Marley floors, sprung wood systems that can't tolerate aggressive casters Museum/gallery spaces: Historic floors, art installations where preservation trumps mobility Instrument performance: When seated at pianos, organs, or orchestral positions requiring subtle repositioning The Stage Glide design philosophy is simple: provide smooth, controlled mobility while treating every floor surface like it's irreplaceable. Because in many venues, it is. The ABS housing eliminates any possibility of metal contact, the rubber compound provides grip without aggression, and the overall design prioritizes venue protection over extreme mobility. This is mobility engineered for permanent installations and prestigious venues. THE PROFESSIONAL CASTER SPECTRUM Three caster designs. Three distinct professional applications. Choose based on environment. 2" OFFICE Smooth floors only Basic mobility STAGE GLIDE Floor protection Controlled mobility 4" TOURMAX All-terrain Maximum mobility PROFESSIONAL CASTER SELECTION GUIDE 2" OFFICE STAGE GLIDE 4" TOURMAX BEST FOR: Studios Offices Smooth floors BEST FOR: Stages Broadcast Worship BEST FOR: Tours FOH Cable runs FLOOR SAFETY: Good FLOOR SAFETY: EXCELLENT FLOOR SAFETY: Moderate NOISE: Quiet NOISE: SILENT NOISE: Moderate MOBILITY: Basic MOBILITY: Controlled MOBILITY: Maximum CABLES: Catches CABLES: Navigate CABLES: CRUSHES LOCKING: Available LOCKING: Not included LOCKING: Included STAGE GLIDE POSITIONING: When floor protection and quiet operation are non-negotiable. When you need professional mobility without aggressive all-terrain capability. When the venue matters as much as the performance. Stage Glide: Respectful mobility for prestigious environments. THE THREE-CASTER STRATEGY: Many professionals maintain all three caster types and swap based on venue. Office casters for dedicated studio work. TourMax for touring and cable-heavy environments. Stage Glide for broadcast, performance venues, and anywhere floor protection is critical. 5-minute swap, infinite venue adaptability. ABS HOUSING: ENGINEERED FLOOR PROTECTION The defining feature of Stage Glide casters is the ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) protective housing. This isn't just a cosmetic cover—it's an engineered barrier between your chair's metal components and expensive venue flooring. Every potential contact point is protected by impact-resistant polymer. ABS HOUSING METAL RUBBER PROTECTED PROTECTED 100% METAL-FREE FLOOR CONTACT The ABS housing completely encapsulates all metal components. Only the soft rubber tread and smooth ABS polymer touch your floors. Zero possibility of scratches, marks, or damage from metal edges, swivel mechanisms, or mounting hardware. ABS HOUSING BENEFITS: Impact protection: ABS polymer absorbs bumps and contact that would otherwise transfer to flooring Chemical resistance: Resists cleaning products, stage treatments, and environmental exposure Temperature stability: Maintains properties from cold venues to hot stage lights Smooth edges: Molded design eliminates sharp edges that could catch or scrape Visual indicator: Black ABS housing makes it obvious these are floor-safe casters Structural integrity: Engineering-grade polymer supports professional loads without deformation This design philosophy extends throughout the caster. The rubber compound is specifically formulated for controlled movement rather than aggressive grip. It provides enough traction for stability without the "grabby" characteristics that can mark delicate floors. The result is mobility that respects the venue—smooth, predictable, and absolutely floor-safe. STAGE GLIDE IN ACTION: PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS BROADCAST STUDIOS: TV and radio studios demand absolute silence and zero floor damage. Stage Glide casters deliver both. The rubber compound eliminates rolling noise that microphones would pick up. The ABS housing protects expensive studio flooring from any contact damage. When you're broadcasting live, there's no second take—equipment has to perform flawlessly and silently. Stage Glide: broadcast-grade mobility. THEATER & PERFORMANCE VENUES: Historic theaters often feature irreplaceable hardwood stages and specialty flooring. One scratch from a metal caster could mean thousands in refinishing costs. Stage Glide's ABS housing and soft rubber tread treat these surfaces with the respect they deserve. The controlled mobility also prevents unintended movement during performances—critical when you're mixing a live show or operating lighting controls. HOUSES OF WORSHIP: Sanctuaries combine acoustic sensitivity with floor preservation needs. Stage Glide casters excel in both areas. Silent operation ensures no disruption during services or recordings. The floor-safe design protects everything from historic wood to modern worship center flooring. Many worship tech directors choose Stage Glide specifically because it respects both the acoustic and aesthetic requirements of sacred spaces. ORCHESTRAL & CLASSICAL VENUES: Recording engineers working classical sessions need mobility without noise or floor damage. Concert halls feature some of the most expensive flooring in the performance world. Stage Glide casters allow engineers to reposition between takes without generating noise that sensitive classical microphones would capture. The controlled movement also prevents accidental rolling during critical recording moments. DANCE STUDIOS & REHEARSAL SPACES: Marley floors and sprung wood dance systems are extremely vulnerable to caster damage. Standard casters can leave marks, create depressions, or tear the Marley surface. Stage Glide's soft rubber compound and ABS protection make them safe for these specialized floors. Dance studio operators often specify Stage Glide casters to protect their significant flooring investments. MUSEUM & GALLERY INSTALLATIONS: When working around priceless artifacts and historic flooring, equipment must be museum-grade safe. Stage Glide casters meet conservation standards for floor protection. The controlled mobility prevents accidental movement near sensitive installations. Many museums specify Stage Glide for any wheeled equipment used in exhibition spaces. CORPORATE BOARDROOMS & EXECUTIVE SPACES: High-end corporate environments feature premium hardwood and designer flooring that demands protection. Stage Glide casters maintain professional aesthetics while ensuring zero floor damage. The quiet operation is essential for video conferences and presentations. When executives invest in $100,000 boardroom tables and flooring, they expect furniture that respects that investment. CONTROLLED MOBILITY: THE STAGE GLIDE DIFFERENCE TourMax casters are designed for maximum mobility—rolling over anything in their path. Office casters prioritize basic movement on smooth floors. Stage Glide occupies a unique position: controlled, predictable mobility that respects the environment. This isn't about obstacle crushing or hyper-mobility—it's about precise positioning with absolute floor safety. STAGE GLIDE MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS: OPTIMIZED RESISTANCE The swivel mechanism provides enough resistance to prevent unwanted movement without making repositioning difficult. You can make precise adjustments without the chair continuing to roll. Movement when you want it, stability when you don't. PREDICTABLE ROLLING The rubber compound provides consistent friction across all approved surfaces. No sudden grip changes between floor types. No unexpected acceleration on smooth surfaces. Professional predictability for critical positioning. NO DRIFT Unlike hyper-mobile tour casters, Stage Glide casters stay where you position them. The controlled resistance prevents drift on uneven floors or stages with slight grades. Critical for broadcast and performance work where unintended movement is unacceptable. SMOOTH TRANSITIONS Moving between floor types (carpet to wood, concrete to Marley) happens smoothly without the aggressive grip changes of tour casters. The moderate rubber durometer maintains consistent performance across surface transitions. THE PERFORMANCE PARADOX: In many professional environments, less mobility is actually more functional. When you're operating a lighting console during a live performance, you don't want your chair rolling away when you stand up. When you're mixing a broadcast, you need stability more than extreme mobility. Stage Glide casters provide exactly the amount of movement needed for professional work—no more, no less. Controlled mobility is professional mobility. INSTALLATION: SAME SIMPLE PROCESS GRIP RINGS IDENTICAL INSTALLATION • NO TOOLS REQUIRED 1 Remove existing casters Turn chair upside down on soft surface. Pull each caster straight out with steady pressure. The grip ring compression fit releases cleanly. 2 Clean mounting sockets Use compressed air or cloth to clean the five mounting sockets. Remove any debris for proper Stage Glide seating. 3 Install Stage Glide casters Align each Stage Glide stem with socket. Push straight down firmly until you feel the grip rings engage with a solid "click." Same universal 7/16" × 1-3/8" grip ring stem as all Stealth casters. 4 Test controlled mobility Flip chair upright and test movement. Stage Glide provides smooth, controlled rolling with no drift. Verify the ABS housing clears the floor properly. Installation complete in under 5 minutes. NOTE ON LOCKING MECHANISM: Stage Glide casters do not include a locking caster. The controlled resistance design provides inherent stability without locking. For applications requiring positive locking (elevated stages, critical broadcast positions), consider pairing with our standard office caster set that includes a locking option. PROFESSIONAL TIP: Stage Glide casters are perfect for venue work where you're constantly moving between different floor types. Install them for a theater tour, broadcast residency, or any extended venue work. The floor protection gives venue managers confidence while the controlled mobility gives you professional positioning. Respectful mobility that venues appreciate. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Housing Material: ABS Polymer (Black) Wheel Material: Soft Durometer Rubber Wheel Size: 3" Diameter (75mm) Swivel Type: Precision Ball Bearing Stem Type: 7/16" × 1-3/8" Grip Ring Floor Marking: 100% Non-Marking Noise Level: Broadcast-Silent Weight Capacity (per caster): 60 lbs (300 lbs total) Surface Compatibility: All Performance Floors Locking Mechanism: Not Included Set Contents: 5 Stage Glide Casters COMPATIBILITY: Universal fit for all Stealth and ErgoLab chair models. Stage Glide casters use the same industry-standard 7/16" × 1-3/8" grip ring stem as all our caster options. These are genuine OEM components engineered to our specifications—not generic casters with ABS covers. The precision ball bearing swivel, controlled resistance, and floor-safe design represent purpose-built engineering for performance environments. BUILT FOR VENUES, ENGINEERED FOR PROFESSIONALS Stage Glide casters exist because venues have requirements that standard casters can't meet. When you're working in a historic theater, the venue manager cares more about floor preservation than your mobility needs. When you're in a broadcast studio, silence matters more than all-terrain capability. Stage Glide bridges that gap—professional mobility that venues actually welcome. VENUE MANAGERS LOVE STAGE GLIDE BECAUSE: Zero floor damage risk • Silent operation • Controlled movement • Professional appearance • No metal contact • Suitable for any performance surface We developed Stage Glide after countless conversations with broadcast engineers, theater technicians, and venue managers. They needed a caster that prioritized floor protection without sacrificing professional functionality. The ABS housing eliminates their biggest fear—metal scratches on expensive flooring. The controlled mobility prevents unwanted movement during critical moments. The silent operation respects the acoustic requirements of performance spaces. This is equipment designed for the realities of venue work. When you show up with Stage Glide casters, venue managers relax. They see the ABS protection, the soft rubber tread, the professional engineering. They know their floors are safe. That trust translates to better working relationships, return bookings, and professional reputation. VENUE-GRADE ENGINEERING • FLOOR-SAFE DESIGN When the venue matters as much as the performance, Stage Glide delivers professional mobility with absolute floor protection. Respectful engineering for prestigious environments. STAGE GLIDE MAINTENANCE: PRESERVING PERFORMANCE CLEAN THE ABS HOUSING The ABS polymer housing can accumulate dust and stage debris. Wipe down regularly with a damp cloth. For stubborn marks, use mild soap solution. The ABS material resists most cleaning products, but avoid harsh solvents. Clean casters maintain professional appearance in prestigious venues. INSPECT RUBBER TREAD Check the rubber compound for wear, especially if used on rough surfaces. Look for uneven wear patterns that might indicate alignment issues. The soft durometer rubber will show wear faster than harder compounds—this is normal and ensures floor protection. Replace when tread depth affects smooth rolling. CHECK SWIVEL MECHANISM Stage Glide's controlled resistance should remain consistent. If swivel becomes too loose (loses control) or too tight (binds), the caster needs service. The precision ball bearing mechanism is sealed but can accumulate debris over time. Consistent swivel resistance is critical for controlled positioning. VENUE-SPECIFIC CARE Different venues require different maintenance. Theaters with rosin on stages need more frequent cleaning. Broadcast studios with carpet generate static—use anti-static spray on casters. Outdoor venues expose casters to weather—dry thoroughly after exposure. Match maintenance to venue demands for optimal performance. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Five (5) Stage Glide Performance Casters • ABS polymer protective housing (black) • Soft durometer rubber tread compound • Precision ball bearing swivel mechanism • 7/16" × 1-3/8" grip ring stems (universal fit) • 100% non-marking, floor-safe design • Broadcast-silent operation • 300 lb total weight capacity (60 lbs per caster) • Compatible with all Stealth & ErgoLab chairs Note: Stage Glide casters do not include a locking mechanism. For applications requiring positive locking, consider our office caster set with locking option. COMPLETE YOUR VENUE SETUP Build the perfect configuration for any professional environment: Standard 2" Office Casters (Set of 5) Includes locking caster—pair with Stage Glide when you need positive locking capability TourMax Heavy-Duty Casters (Set of 5) Keep for touring—swap to Stage Glide for venue residencies and broadcast work Chair Glides (Set of 5) Ultimate floor protection—stationary glides for permanent positions or instrument performance Lumbar Support Options Essential for long broadcast sessions and extended venue work BevCage Beverage Holder Keep drinks secure—critical in broadcast and performance environments