Calculating load (N) exerted by a 1000 litre drum

[prephil]

Hi,

I'm looking to select some caster wheels for a trolley. It's going to carry a drum that can hold 1000 litres of fluid. I need to know what force in Newtons this will exert in order to select suitable caster wheels? Is there an engineering formula for this or some sort of tool that can be downloaded to calculate the force exerted?

God bless,

Phil.

 

[Cockroach]

1. Then take 57% of the values stated.
2. The static load per caster is exactly what is calculated.
3. Give the manufacturer the static value; he will suggest a castor product.
4. Read the fine print in the catalog, but probably yes.

Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada