Kick-step wheels

[JohnD]

You've probably seen those rolling stools/steps in shops and libraries

where they have wheels, artfully sprung so that you can roll it along by pushing it with your foot, but when you stand or sit on it, the springs compress and the base sits firmly on the floor and will not move until you get off.

I was thinking of making a step to go in the plinth space under kitchen units, to reach high selves, and wheels would be nicer than dragging it out.

Does anyone know the correct name, or a supplier, for this kind of wheel or castor?

 

[SFK]

Did a google search for
"sprung castor wheels"
and found these:
https://www.castors-online.co.uk/ac...MIyZqjpOGg5QIVSVXTCh2HGg4MEAQYASABEgKvUvD_BwE
Note that: Standard spring compresses with a load of (corrected>>) 16Kg.
So presume if 4 are used you need more than 60kg (less weight of step) to compress them and make your step safe to stand upon.

SFK

 

[JohnD]

thanks!

a bit powerful and expensive for what I need, but I'll keep looking

 

[foxhole]

like this?

 

[JohnD]

apart from the ukulele, yes, thanks

I don't recall seeing that Blum one, I saw a simpler version somewhere, probably carpenter-built, maybe £hundreds cheaper

I wonder what Blum Space Step costs?

 

[Alec_t]

What flooring material would the wheels have to move over? Deep-pile carpet might need bigger wheels than for laminate.

 

[JohnD]

varnished wood. Level all the way.

 

[foxhole]

Have made similar with heavy duty “ plans chest” runners , did not touch the floor but still take very heavy weight.