AXIS ARC
Designer Furniture Casters Made in Japan
The Last Detail Can Define the Entire Piece.
The Last Detail Can Define the Entire Piece.
Made in Japan, they bring material, visible detail and refined movement into the furniture itself— turning a functional component into part of the design language.
Furniture Applications
Cabinet
Boutique Display Fixture
Side Table
Audio Rack
Cocktail Bar Cart
Cabinet
Boutique Display Fixture
Side Table
Audio Rack
Cocktail Bar Cart
Cabinet
Boutique Display Fixture
Side Table
Audio Rack
Cocktail Bar Cart
Why Premium Furniture Deserves Better Casters.
Why Premium Furniture Deserves Better Casters.
A carefully designed furniture collection can lose visual impact at the very last detail.
A caster may perform perfectly well and still look like a compromise.
For design-led furniture, material, movement and visible hardware all contribute to how the finished piece is perceived.
When Plastic Looks Like a Compromise
A conventional plastic caster can introduce a mass-produced appearance to an otherwise carefully considered piece of furniture.
The Limits of Hidden Casters
Concealing the caster solves the visual issue, but it can also restrict form and reduce design freedom.
When Industrial Hardware Feels Out of Place
Industrial casters may deliver the required function, but their visual language does not always sit naturally within refined furniture and interior environments.
Designed to Be Seen.
Designed to Be Seen.
AXIS ARC is designed for premium furniture where visible hardware and material contrast are part of the concept.
Made in Japan with close attention to consistency and finish, the series occupies a space between decorative hardware and functional mobility—allowing the caster itself to become part of the furniture’s identity.
Aesthetic Integration
Material and visual presence become part of the furniture rather than something to conceal.
Japanese Engineering
A smooth swivelling action is achieved without the use of bearings.
Hardware as a Design Element
Use the caster as a visible detail that contributes to the character of premium furniture.
Three Distinct Material Expressions.
Three Distinct Material Expressions.
Each AXIS ARC series brings a different character to furniture design.
From the warmth of natural wood to the architectural presence of metal and the smooth movement of a urethane wheel, each model offers a different way to make mobility part of the furniture’s identity.
Threaded Stem Type
ARC-05W-TS
Plate Type
ARC-05W-PL
Threaded Stem Type with Brake
ARC-05W-BR-TS
Plate Type with Brake
ARC-05W-BR-PL
Natural Wood Twin-Wheel Casters
Natural beech brings warmth, tactile character and a refined material finish to a highly functional furniture component.
A distinctive choice for premium residential furniture and Scandinavian-influenced interiors.
Colour Options
Natural Brown
Light Brown
Dark Brown
Specifications
| Specification | ARC-05W-TS | ARC-05W-PL | ARC-05W-BR-TS | ARC-05W-BR-PL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting type | Threaded stem | Plate | Threaded stem | Plate |
| Brake configuration shown | Without brake | Without brake | With brake | With brake |
| Body material | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon |
| Wheel material | Natural beech wood with urethane rubber | Natural beech wood with urethane rubber | Natural beech wood with urethane rubber | Natural beech wood with urethane rubber |
| Allowable load (daN) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Mounting height H (mm) | 62 | 70 | 62 | 70 |
| Wheel diameter D (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Wheel assembly width W (mm) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Plate size B (mm) | — | 38 × 38 | — | 38 × 38 |
| Mounting hole pitch b (mm) | — | 26 × 26 | — | 26 × 26 |
| Mounting hole diameter P (mm) | — | 6 | — | 6 |
| Stem thread options | See thread list below | — | See thread list below | — |
| Stem length L (mm) | 15 | — | 15 | — |
| Width across flats S (mm) | 17 | — | 17 | — |
| Swivel radius A (mm) | 49 | 49 | 58 | 58 |
| Offset C (mm) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Thread options for both stem models: U5/16 × 18TPI ; U3/8 × 16TPI ; U1/2 × 20TPI ; M8 × P1.25 ; M10 × P1.5 ; M12 × P1.25 ; M12 × P1.75.
W is the full twin-wheel assembly width indicated in the drawing, not the width of one wheel.
Threaded Stem Type
ARC-050H-TS
ARC-060H-TS
Plate Type
ARC-050H-PL
ARC-060H-PL
Metallic Designer Casters
A zinc die-cast construction gives the H Series a clean metallic presence that feels deliberate rather than generic.
Two standard sizes-50 mm and 60 mm nominal classes-allow the caster’s visual scale to be selected to suit the furniture.
The design combines a strong visual identity with smooth swivelling performance.
Specifications
| Specification | ARC-050H-TS | ARC-060H-TS | ARC-050H-PL | ARC-060H-PL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting type | Threaded stem | Threaded stem | Plate | Plate |
| Body and Wheel material | Zinc die-cast | Zinc die-cast | Zinc die-cast | Zinc die-cast |
| Allowable load (daN) | 40 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
| Mounting height H (mm) | 61 | 72 | 68 | 78 |
| Wheel diameter D (mm) | 51 | 61.5 | 51 | 61.5 |
| Wheel width W (mm) | 10 | 13 | 10 | 13 |
| Plate size B (mm) | — | — | 38 × 38 | 38 × 38 |
| Mounting hole pitch b (mm) | — | — | 26 × 26 | 26 × 26 |
| Mounting hole diameter P (mm) | — | — | 6 | 6 |
| Stem thread options | U5/16 × 18TPI ; U3/8 × 16TPI ; M8 × P1.25 | U5/16 × 18 TPI; U3/8 × 16 TPI | — | — |
| Stem length L (mm) | 15 | 15 | — | — |
| Width across flats S (mm) | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Swivel radius A (mm) | 41 | 47.5 | 41 | 47.5 |
Threaded Stem Type
ARC-200U-TS
Plate Type
ARC-200U-PL
200U-Urethane Caster
The 200U combines a metallic body with a urethane wheel to balance visual refinement, quiet movement and smooth swivelling performance.
Specifications
| Specification | ARC-200U-TS | ARC-200U-PL |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting type | Threaded stem | Plate |
| Body material | Zinc die-cast | Zinc die-cast |
| Wheel materials | Zinc die-cast ; urethane rubber | Zinc die-cast ; urethane rubber |
| Allowable load (daN) | 20 | 20 |
| Mounting height H (mm) | 66 | 74 |
| Wheel diameter D (mm) | 61 | 61 |
| Wheel width W (mm) | 11 | 11 |
| Plate size B (mm) | — | 38 × 38 |
| Mounting hole pitch b (mm) | — | 26 × 26 |
| Mounting hole diameter P (mm) | — | 6 |
| Stem thread options | U5/16 × 18TPI ; U3/8 × 16TPI ; M8 × P1.25 | — |
| Stem length L (mm) | 15 | — |
| Width across flats S (mm) | 12 | — |
| Swivel radius A (mm) | 44.5 | 44.5 |
Choose the Caster That Fits the Furniture Concept.
Choose the Caster That Fits the Furniture Concept.
Select the AXIS ARC series that best supports the design language and market positioning of your furniture collection.
Natural Wood Twin-Wheel Casters
A distinctly different visual expression from conventional mass-produced plastic casters.
Suitable for:
Side cabinets, storage furniture and Scandinavian-style furniture.
For furniture brands and buyers:
Upgrade a visible detail, strengthen the natural-material story and support a more premium product position.
Metallic Designer Caster – 50mm Class
Designed for contemporary furniture that calls for a sharp metallic detail without excessive visual weight.
Particularly suited to urban and minimalist product collections.
Suitable for:
Compact cabinets, office tables and office storage.
For furniture brands and buyers:
Replace a generic plastic component with a visible, premium hardware detail.
Metallic Designer Caster – 60mm Class
A larger format with a stronger visual presence.
The 060H works particularly well where the hardware is intended to contribute to an architectural furniture aesthetic.
Suitable for:
Storage units, office furniture and loft-style contract furniture.
For furniture brands and buyers:
Create a stronger perception of quality, reinforce a contemporary design language and differentiate the finished product from furniture using standard hardware.
200U-Urethane Caster
A urethane wheel surface combines the premium appearance of metallic hardware with quieter movement and consideration for floor surfaces.
Suitable for:
Mobile storage and hospitality furniture.
For furniture brands and buyers:
Improve the quality of movement, help protect floor surfaces and retain a refined visual appearance.
Designed for Furniture Brands, Not Just Parts Catalogues.
Designed for Furniture Brands, Not Just Parts Catalogues.
AXIS ARC designer casters are suited to a wide range of premium furniture applications.
From residential and hospitality furniture to contemporary offices and OEM projects, the caster can become part of the furniture’s design language rather than an afterthought.
Premium Residential Furniture
For cabinets, side tables and other furniture where a visible caster can complement the collection rather than detract from it.
Boutique Hospitality
For guest-room furniture, premium hotel furniture and branded display fixtures where quiet movement and a refined visual detail need to work together.
Contemporary Office Furniture
Ideal for modern office storage, tables and mobile pedestals where metallic materials and refined hardware details support the overall furniture concept.
Design Collaboration & OEM
For furniture manufacturers seeking to differentiate their collections from products built around standard hardware.
Contact Western Tsusho to discuss custom specifications and OEM requirements for your project.
A Better Detail for Your Next Collection.
A Better Detail for Your Next Collection.
Whether you would like to evaluate a sample, discuss OEM requirements or identify the most appropriate AXIS ARC series for your product line, talk to us about your project.
Request a Sample
Request a product sample to evaluate the material, finish and rolling feel first-hand.
Discuss an OEM Project
Talk to us early in the development process about custom specifications and OEM requirements.
Contact Sales
For pricing, minimum order quantities or lead times, contact Western Tsusho.
Caster Selection & Safety Information
- Intended Use
These casters are designed to facilitate movement and transport when fitted to indoor material-handling equipment and other equipment and used intermittently by manual force.
Select an appropriate caster according to the intended application and operating conditions.
Install it correctly and operate it within the specified conditions.
- Caster Selection and Operating Conditions
When selecting and using casters, consider the intended application, required functions and operating conditions.
Particular attention should be paid to the following.
Permissible Load
The permissible load indicates the load limit under which equipment can be moved manually on a level floor with appropriate ease and safety.
Calculate the total loaded weight and select casters with an appropriate permissible load.
Even when four casters are installed, the load may at times be supported by only three points. For this reason, it is generally recommended to allow a safety margin using the following calculation.
For four casters:
Recommended maximum total load = permissible load per caster × 4 × 0.8
The published page uses daN (decanewtons) as the permissible-load unit:
1daN = 10N ≈ 1.02kgf （1kgf ≈ 9.8N = 0.98daN）
The caster should be used on a level floor at normal ambient temperature and at no more than walking speed. Avoid continuous operation that generates excessive heat, and do not use the caster for powered towing or other unintended applications.
Wheel diameter 75 mm or smaller: maximum 2 km/h
Please download the full PDF for complete selection and safety information.
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WESTERN TSUSHO CO., LTD.
Western Tsusho is a Japanese trading company handling industrial and interior components sourced from Europe, North America and other international markets.
With experience in cross-border sourcing and specialist components, we provide a direct point of contact in Japan for product enquiries, quotations and international business discussions.
For AXIS ARC enquiries from overseas furniture manufacturers, brands, distributors and project partners, please contact us to discuss samples, specifications, pricing and supply requirements.
Address:
Chatelet Soleil 603
5-39-13 Chuo, Nakano-ku
Tokyo 164-0011
Japan
Tel: +81-3-5328-2530
