When Henry Ford first used the assembly line for car production in 1913, he couldn't have guessed that automotive production would ever roll this smoothly.

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Back in September, we received an inquiry from a gentleman in Pennsylvania with an interesting project. He wanted to avoid bulldozing his gravel and grass when plowing sections of his driveway. So he designed a rig that would attach to the back of his tractor plow to allow for a 2” clearance. He needed two heavy duty casters and wheels that could withstand the impact and shear force of plow operation and easily roll over rocks and bumps.

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Our client, a manufacturer of heavy industrial logistics systems, required wheels that could transport 15,000lbs. Our team worked to create a wheel that could not only move heavy weights but would track straight along narrow transport lines.   

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When it comes to attaching casters, a few styles are typically the most prevalent: top plates, threaded stems, grip ring stems, grip neck stems and expanding adapter stems.

Every once in a while though, we run into something that is a little less common. These uncommon caster mounting types include U-plates, holes-in-the-head, knurled stems and others. Recently, we came across a more unusual mounting option: a clamp-on. Continue reading →

Caster Solutions Consultant Bill Gladstone recently made a stop at a local university to help a client fix a mobility issue.

But instead of helping with the countless casters and caster wheels used inside the campus buildings, Bill was there to see the groundskeeping department. Continue reading →

Whether your company needs casters for original equipment manufacturing (OEM) or maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects, we have got your back!

When the casters on your Gleason or other hand truck have had all that they can handle, what do you do? You could go back to the manufacturer and try to buy the same casters and run into the same issue in a year or two. Or, you could get in touch with us like one client did recently and find a solution that won't fail so quickly and be a perfect fit.

When the theatre department at Butte College had questions about a special application, they came to CasterDepot.  Continue reading →

We love rolling furniture. With the right caster and wheel, there is some magic in the feel of easily rolling a piece of vintage furniture, mid-century chair, or utility table across the room. Versatile DIY projects that use repurposed, recycled, and reclaimed materials are ever-present in interior décor. Same goes for vintage furniture restoration and upcycling. Regardless of how you DIY, we can all agree that creative casters add both a functional and aesthetic touch. The quality and appearance of a caster can create focal points in the room, and create safer spaces. From functional tables to all-purpose carts, cabinets, cabinets. Continue reading →

If you own a Lang BBQ Smoker or other premium barbecuer, chances are that you love to grill. And when you love something, you take care of it.

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This custom application is not a new new project, but deserves recognition nonetheless! Major props to Maria on this project that required her to find the best casters to apply to a  custom built train table.

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