When it comes to aesthetics and safety for your office environment, low profile casters are the way to go. When you need a sleek look that can handle heavy loads, low profile casters are your solution. Shepherd Caster's BLS/BMS Series low profile casters are a popular product here at CasterDepot, are RoHS compliant and are suited for every office applications that include copy and business machines, vending machines, storage units, electronics cabinets, dollies, and more. The BLS/BMS Series also offers a Sure-Lok brake and thumb screw brake system that will ensure safety in the workplace wherever casters are found. Check out the catalog pages for the BLS/BMS Series for all available features.

What To Expect In Low Profile Casters

When selecting low profile casters, there are a number of attributes to take into consideration before making a purchase. The caster's wheel size, material and tread type play a large role  in selecting the right product. This is what to expect in a high-quality, low profile caster for your business machines:

• Durability—for their size, these casters are MIGHTY
• Sleek, minimal design—a necessity for low profile casters
• RoHS compliancy—these casters are manufactured to comply with all RoHS standards
• Brake systems—with multiple options available, be sure to pick the correct brake for your application

Typically, you’ll find caster low profile caster wheels are made from a variety of tread types, most commonly polyolefin, glass-filled nylon and phenolic resin. Wheel traits are also important depending on the surfaces where these low-profile casters will be in use. Ask these questions when you are ready to select wheels:

• Do you need wheels that offer floor protection?
• Do you need wheels that are non-marking and/or skid-proof?
• Do you need the wheels to roll easily?
• Do you need the wheels to be chemical resistant?
• Do you have any other specifications that need to be met?

Safety Features for Low Profile Casters

For office environments, worker safety is always a top priority. Help prevent accidents and secure the office environment with brake systems on your casters. Shepherd Caster's Sure-Lok brake system is a mechanical brake option that requires a slight manual depression to lock the wheel(s) in place. Thumbscrew brakes are also available on the 3-inch swivel model in the BLS/BMS Series, but more effort is required for to engage this brake than the Sure-Lok system.

CasterDepot can help you select the best low profile caster your business and your office environment. Low profile business machine casters are purchased with a purpose. Ordering the right casters for the right office workplace scenario is the sensible and practical thing to do for you, your company, and your clients. Plus, it just may add a little polish to your office environment. Check out the Shepherd BLS/BMS Series catalog pages, the dual-wheeled BDS/BDR Series catalog pages and the 00 Series catalog pages for a full listing of Shepherd low-profile casters available for purchase at CasterDepot.