Sleek and Sturdy yet Simple Lightweight All-Metal Caster for Rolling SuitcaseBlind

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Description:
Most casters on rolling suitcases today are made of plastic. I wish to have a caster designed that has two wheels on each caster with 360 degree swivel and that is entirely made from aluminum or some other strong but lightweight metal (with the exception of the rubber tread on the wheels) with the following features:

1) 1) Very low-profile with overall height dimension extending from bottom of suitcase to floor to be no more than 60mm.
2) Each caster to have 1 (One) 6mm Threaded Stem for mounting.
3) Each caster to have 2 (Two) 50mm aluminum rim wheels with rubber tread
4) CAD files suitable for CNC use are desired for each individual part in the caster assembly.
5) Caster assembly design should incorporate readily available pre-made parts as much as possible for cost-effectiveness (eg. bearings, 6mm bolt for thread stem, etc.)
6) Ball bearings on wheel axles, both sides
7) Ball bearings on swivel mechanism
8) Wheel diameter not more than 2" (50mm)
9) Each caster to have a sleek modern look but also an unmistakably sturdy look (aka not cheap looking)
10) Caster to be easily repaired.
Wants:
I will want to see CAD files for EACH individual part in the caster assembly UNLESS the part is able to purchased. The files submitted should be in a suitable CAD format for CNC machining. I will also wish to see a detailed PDF explaining the design and functionality along with a detailed parts list and manufacturing guide for assembly of the caster.
Don't Wants:
I don't want AI generated images or other low quality submissions.
Additional Information
Overall Height of caster from floor to bottom of bag to be no more than 60mm.

Entries

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1st Winner
#19 Offset Pivot Caster Wheel – Updated Design by Etche_ange_claver
2nd Winner
#17 Simple Caster Wheels V1.0 by HaSwan
3rd Winner
#7 wheel 50mm (58mm) by yukhymm
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#2 wheel 50mm by yukhymm
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#24 Caster for Rolling Suitcase by Inerapello
#23 All Metal Caster, lightweight but Sturdy Design 03 by ahmadnazree
#22 All Metal Caster, lightweight but Sturdy Design 01 by ahmadnazree
#21 All Metal Caster, lightweight but Sturdy Design 01 by ahmadnazree
#25 Luggage Caster by thekingslayer101
#26 All Metal Caster, lightweight but Sturdy Design 04 by ahmadnazree
#27 All Metal Caster, lightweight but Sturdy Design 05 by ahmadnazree
#32 All Metal Caster, lightweight but Sturdy Design 06 by ahmadnazree
#30 Suitcase Caster Desıgn by EDİZGNDD
#33 Metal Caster by Tohidraza
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#35 Metal caster by cadsyncc
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#1 Casterwheels by kloeym
#14 Metal Caster by Erna Cahill
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#28 Caster Wheel by Indranil_Routh
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#10 Rolling Suitcase by prabhats1
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#31 AutoCAD draftsman by jamesf8
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#8 mechanical 00955 by mohamadreza
#6 Sleek and sturdy yet simple lightweight all metal caster for rolling by rizwan9
#5 Impler by Amit_Kumar
#4 Pencil by deepakk5169
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#3 Rolle Sesign by alexz5
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Discussion

Tohidraza

Designer

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 02:04:15 +0000
Sir, do you need this caster for prototype or for mass production?

martyg

Buyer

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:57:17 +0000
I&;m not sure I understand the question @Pearl_Mech_Design...the caster design I am seeking is for use on suitcase/trolley/luggage only. Thank you.
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:52:23 +0000
Sir I want to know that you have required these casters design for suitcase or any other device.

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