Standard Replacement Casters Set

STANDARD OFFICE CASTERS (SET OF 5) 60mm precision casters • Ball bearing design • Studio-safe • Includes 1 locking caster THE FOUNDATION OF MOBILITY Casters are the contact point between your chair and your workspace—and in professional environments, that contact matters. These aren't decorative wheels. They're precision-engineered components that determine how smoothly you roll to reach controls, how quietly you move during sessions, and whether you're leaving scuff marks on expensive studio floors. WHAT THESE CASTERS DO: Smooth Rolling: Dual ball bearing design provides effortless 360° movement with minimal rolling resistance Floor Protection: Soft ABS plastic tread won't scuff, scratch, or damage hardwood, laminate, or vinyl studio floors Silent Operation: Roll quietly during sessions without the clicking, rattling, or scraping of cheap casters Position Locking: One locking caster included to secure your chair when you need stability Precision Control: Smaller 60mm diameter gives you tighter maneuverability in compact control rooms The 60mm (2.36") wheel diameter is the professional standard for studio and office environments. Unlike cheap furniture casters that use basic sleeve bearings, these feature dual ball bearing construction—the same technology used in industrial equipment. The result? Decades of smooth, silent rolling without wobble, binding, or failure. WHEN YOU NEED REPLACEMENT CASTERS: Worn bearings: Wheels don't spin freely, binding or catching during movement Floor damage: Old casters leaving marks, scratches, or debris trails on your floors Noise issues: Clicking, rattling, or squeaking that disrupts recording sessions Physical damage: Cracked wheels, bent stems, or missing ball bearings from impact/wear Height adjustment: Switching from TourMax (4") to Office (2") casters lowers working height by ~2" Surface change: Moving from carpeted control room to hardwood studio floors Debris buildup: Hair, cable insulation, or gunk jamming the wheel mechanisms beyond cleaning Weight capacity degradation: Casters no longer supporting chair weight properly, causing tipping or instability Here's what most people don't realize: casters directly impact your working height. Standard 2" office casters position you approximately 2 inches lower than 4" TourMax casters. That's significant when you're dialing in ergonomic positioning. If you're switching between caster types, you may also need to adjust your gas cylinder to maintain optimal working height. The details matter. OFFICE CASTERS vs TOURMAX: WHICH DO YOU NEED? Both caster types are professional-grade. The difference is application. ~2" 2" OFFICE CASTERS 60mm diameter Ball bearing Soft ABS plastic Studio/office use ~4" 4" TOURMAX CASTERS 100mm diameter Heavy-duty bearing TPR rubber tread Tour/venue use OFFICE CASTERS vs TOURMAX COMPARISON 2" OFFICE CASTERS 4" TOURMAX CASTERS BEST FOR: • Studios • Office spaces • Hardwood floors • Compact rooms • Smooth surfaces BEST FOR: • Tours • Live venues • Stages/FOH • Cable runs • Uneven surfaces MANEUVERABILITY: Tighter turning radius, precision control MANEUVERABILITY: Wider turning radius, smooth rolling FLOOR IMPACT: Non-marking soft plastic, won't scuff or scratch FLOOR IMPACT: Durable rubber, may mark soft floors OBSTACLES: Smooth floors only, catches on cables OBSTACLES: Rolls over cables, carpet, and debris HEIGHT IMPACT: -2 inches vs TourMax (lower working height) HEIGHT IMPACT: +2 inches vs Office (higher working height) PRICE: Standard replacement cost PRICE: Premium heavy-duty cost SIMPLE DECISION: If you're working in a permanent studio or office with hardwood/laminate floors, Office Casters are your choice. If you're touring, working stages, or dealing with cables and uneven surfaces, TourMax Casters are essential. Many professionals keep both sets and swap based on environment. BALL BEARING ENGINEERING: WHY IT MATTERS Most office furniture casters use sleeve bearings—a simple bushing where the axle rotates inside a plastic or metal sleeve. It's cheap. It works. For about six months. Then friction wears the sleeve, play develops in the wheel, and you get wobble, binding, and uneven rolling. DUAL BALL BEARING DESIGN Ball bearings use hardened steel balls between inner and outer races, distributing rotational load across multiple contact points. This dramatically reduces friction, eliminates play, and extends service life from months to decades. WHAT DUAL BALL BEARINGS PROVIDE: Friction reduction: 80% less rolling resistance vs sleeve bearings—chair glides instead of drags Zero play: Precision-fit bearings eliminate wobble and lateral movement in the wheel Silent operation: Smooth rotation without clicking, grinding, or squeaking Load distribution: Multiple ball bearings share the 350 lb capacity instead of a single friction point Longevity: Hardened steel balls resist wear, maintaining performance through decades of use 360° swivel: Effortless rotation in the swivel housing for precise directional control The "dual" ball bearing configuration means two sets of bearings per caster—one for the wheel rotation, one for the swivel mechanism. This is professional-grade engineering. When you roll to reach a fader or spin to face a client, both movements happen with near-zero friction. That's the difference between fighting your chair and forgetting about your chair. STUDIO-SAFE: PROTECTING YOUR FLOORS Professional studios invest tens of thousands in beautiful hardwood floors, designer laminate, or specialized acoustic flooring. Then someone rolls in a chair with cheap casters and leaves permanent scuff marks, scratches, and wear patterns. Your floors are part of your brand. Damaged floors look unprofessional, cost money to refinish, and tank your resale value. HOW SOFT ABS PLASTIC PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT: NON-MARKING TREAD The soft ABS compound won't leave black marks, scuffs, or streaks on light-colored floors. Unlike rubber (which can leave permanent marks), ABS maintains clean contact without chemical transfer. SCRATCH RESISTANCE The rounded tread profile and polished surface won't gouge or scratch even soft woods like pine or cedar. Harder casters can dig into floors under 350 lb loads—soft ABS distributes pressure evenly. CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY ABS plastic won't react with floor finishes, sealers, or waxes. Some rubber compounds cause discoloration or finish degradation over time—ABS is chemically inert. SOUND DAMPENING Soft plastic absorbs vibration and rolling noise better than hard wheels. Critical in recording environments where every sound gets picked up by sensitive microphones. THE REALITY: Refinishing damaged hardwood floors costs $3-8 per square foot. A small control room (200 sq ft) = $600-1,600 in repair costs. Or you can spend $45 on proper casters and prevent the problem entirely. INSTALLATION: GRIP RING STEM SYSTEM GRIP RINGS NO TOOLS REQUIRED • COMPRESSION FIT 1 Remove old casters Flip the chair upside down. Grip each caster wheel firmly and pull straight out with steady pressure. The grip ring compression fit releases and the caster slides out. If stubborn, wiggle slightly while pulling—it'll come free. 2 Clean the sockets Before installing new casters, clean out the five mounting sockets in the chair base. Use compressed air or a rag to remove dust, hair, cable debris, or gunk that accumulated over years. Clean sockets = secure fit. 3 Install new casters Align each caster stem with a socket. Push firmly straight down—you'll feel resistance from the grip rings, then a solid "snap" as the caster seats fully. No twisting or threading required. Just straight pressure until it clicks home. 4 Install locking caster & test Install the one locking caster in the front center position for optimal stability. Flip the chair upright, test all wheels for smooth rolling, and engage the lock to verify it holds the chair securely. Done. Total time: 3 minutes for all five casters. The grip ring stem is brilliant engineering—secure enough to support 350 lbs dynamically, easy enough to service without tools. Pro tip: If you switch between environments (studio and tour), keep both caster sets. Swapping all five casters takes less than 5 minutes—way faster than adjusting to wrong floor types or compromising your working height. LOCKING CASTER: STABILITY WHEN YOU NEED IT Every set includes one locking caster that prevents both rolling AND swiveling when engaged. This isn't a gimmick—it's a critical safety and workflow feature for specific situations. WHEN TO LOCK YOUR CHAIR: Critical listening: Eliminate micro-movements that shift your head position relative to monitors Precision work: Surgical edits, automation writing, or detailed mastering where even tiny chair movement disrupts focus Standing transitions: Lock the chair before standing to prevent it from rolling away Sloped floors: Some studios have slight floor angles—locking prevents drift during sessions Client meetings: Lock when turning to face clients so the chair doesn't roll mid-conversation Load-in/out: Lock during studio setup when you're reaching, lifting, or moving gear around the chair Long sessions: Some engineers lock for focused deep work, unlock for dynamic mixing—personal preference INSTALLATION POSITION: Install the locking caster in the front center position of the chair base. This provides maximum leverage for the lock mechanism and makes it easy to engage/disengage with your foot without looking down. A quick toe tap locks you in place. Another tap releases for mobility. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Diameter: 60mm (2.36") Material: ABS Plastic Tread Bearing Type: Dual Ball Bearing Stem Type: 7/16" × 1-3/8" Grip Ring Weight Capacity (per caster): 70 lbs (350 lbs total) Swivel Type: 360° Ball Bearing Swivel Floor Type: Hard Surfaces Only Set Contents: 4 Standard + 1 Locking COMPATIBILITY: Universal fit for all Stealth and ErgoLab chair models. The 7/16" × 1-3/8" grip ring stem is the industry standard size—also compatible with most office chairs using grip ring caster mounts. These are genuine OEM replacement casters featuring the same dual ball bearing construction, soft ABS plastic tread, and non-marking design as your original casters. PRO TIPS: CASTER MAINTENANCE CLEAN REGULARLY Hair, cable insulation, and dust wrap around caster axles and jam the bearings. Every 3-6 months, flip the chair and remove debris from each wheel. Use needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull out hair and thread. Takes 5 minutes, extends caster life by years. INSPECT FOR DAMAGE Check casters monthly for cracks, flat spots, or worn treads. A cracked caster can fail catastrophically when you least expect it—mid-session when you're reaching for a control. Replace damaged casters immediately, don't wait for failure. MATCH YOUR SURFACE Office casters are designed for hard, smooth surfaces. Using them on carpet causes excessive drag and premature bearing wear. If you're on carpet, you need TourMax casters or chair glides—using the wrong caster type for your surface kills bearings fast. SECURE INSTALLATION Make sure each caster is fully seated in its socket—you should hear/feel a distinct click when the grip rings engage. A partially-seated caster will work loose over time, causing wobble and potential failure. Push firmly until it clicks. REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS RECORDING STUDIOS: Hardwood and laminate floors are standard in professional studios. Office casters protect these expensive surfaces while providing the precision control needed for detailed mixing work. Silent operation means no caster noise bleeding into ambient mic recordings. HOME STUDIOS: If you're working in a home with wood, tile, or laminate flooring, Office casters are essential. They won't damage your floors, won't disturb family members with rolling noise, and provide the maneuverability needed in tight project studio spaces. BROADCAST FACILITIES: TV and radio control rooms need silent casters that won't mark floors or create noise during live broadcasts. The locking caster is particularly valuable for preventing unwanted movement during critical on-air moments. MASTERING SUITES: Mastering engineers need dead-silent environments and micro-positioning control. Office casters provide both—whisper-quiet rolling and precision maneuverability for critical listening positions. The locking caster ensures zero movement during final approval sessions. BUILT TO LAST, BUILT TO REPLACE Casters are wear items—they're designed to be replaced, not to last forever. Even the best ball bearings eventually wear after rolling hundreds of miles over years of professional use. The difference between professional gear and disposable furniture is simple: professional gear has replacement parts available. Most chair manufacturers don't sell replacement casters. When your casters wear out, they expect you to buy a new $750+ chair. We stock casters so you can maintain your chair for decades. Every set of casters we sell includes dual ball bearing construction, soft ABS non-marking tread, and the same quality standards as your original equipment. We don't sell cheap replacements. We sell professional-grade components that match your chair's performance standards. This is part of our core philosophy: professional equipment should be built to last, easy to maintain, and impossible to make obsolete. A $45 caster replacement every 5-10 years beats a $750 chair replacement any day. That's how professional gear works. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Four (4) Standard Office Casters with dual ball bearings • One (1) Locking Office Caster with dual ball bearings • 60mm soft ABS plastic non-marking tread • 7/16" × 1-3/8" grip ring stems (standard size) • 360° swivel ball bearing mechanism • Compatible with all Stealth & ErgoLab chairs COMPLETE YOUR SETUP Consider these related parts for optimal performance: TourMax Heavy-Duty Casters (Set of 5) Heavy-duty 4" wheels for tour environments, carpeted floors, and cable runs Chair Glides (Set of 5) Replace casters with stationary glides for stage positions or maximum floor protection Replacement Gas Cylinders Adjust working height with Short, Tall, or X-Tall cylinders (remember: changing caster size affects overall height) Replacement Chair Base 5-star heavy-duty base—foundation for your caster system