In the wild world of wheels and casters, the v-groove wheel stands out. Also known as a track wheel, this special caster wheel has a v-shaped groove along its tread -- like a train wheel. This groove enables movement along a guided course and evenly distributes load weight on its designated track. The V-groove caster wheel excels anywhere a track is used to guide a load -- at home for DIY sliding barn door projects and on a manufacturing production line. Continue reading
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Dual wheel heavy duty casters for the toughest of applications
Dual wheel casters are masterpieces when it comes to strength and durability in caster design. When you require the finest quality caster components for enduring the most extreme industrial applications and enormous weight loads, this style of heavy duty caster is one you won’t want to miss. Most dual wheel casters have kingpinless rigs and this robust style of caster uses hot-forged steel, is manufactured with precision, and, depending on size and material, can handle loads exceeding 15,000 pounds PER CASTER!
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Quality Casters for a Quality Grill
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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Picking the perfect cabinet casters for your DIY project
A cabinet that is capable of being moved freely from place to place saves time, energy, and your back. Furniture that is easily moved simply makes living and working easier. Whether you are planning to convert your home, garage or warehouse cabinets from stationary to mobile, or you are building your own furniture from scratch, today’s caster solutions are extensive. In fact, the possibilities actually make cabinet caster and wheel selection a bit confusing. Consider the following tips for your DIY cabinet projects. Continue reading
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The Importance of Caster Wheel Durometer
Thanks to Albert Ferdinand Shore, there is a device that can measure the hardness level of polymers and other forms of plastic and rubber. He called the device a “durometer,” and referred to the measurement as “durometer,” as well. While there are a variety of hardness testers that came about, he coined the term “Shore hardness” in the 1920s. By measuring the hardness or softness of a caster wheel material using durometer, we can determine which materials are best for certain caster and wheel applications. Continue reading
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Blickle Casters Making USA News
It has been an exciting year for one largest caster and wheel manufacturers in the world—Blickle! As a company on the move within the caster and wheel industry (pun intended, obviously), the German-headquartered Blickle recently broke ground in Newnan, GA. This first phase of construction will develop 55,000 ft² dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of casters and wheels. With Blickle's planned growth, this facility expects its square footage to nearly quadruple with future phases .
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Stem Casters for Tight Spaces
When it's time to mobilize your equipment, you typically have two options when it comes to caster attachment: top plate casters and stem casters. Top plate casters are bolted to their equipment through a metal plate. Stem casters casters use one of many different styles of stems to fit into its equipment, and are normally used with inserts or sockets.
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AXX Ergonomic Casters and Wheels
There's an ergonomic emphasis in the mind of workplace leaders across every industry. As employers seek added comfort and safer alternatives, there is no better time to consider AXX wheels for your enterprise. AXX wheels are specially designed for maneuverability, zero maintenance, and versatility. These caster wheels are extremely compatible for automotive, manufacturing, towline, automated guided vehicle (AGV) applications as well as other push/pull applications in numerous industries.
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How to Pick Casters for a DIY Project
Casters come in hundreds of shapes, styles, colors, and materials. When you take on a do-it-yourself (DIY) project, selecting the proper casters may very well be the most difficult decision of your entire plan; choosing the wrong caster can be as bad as not using any at all. With a few tips, you can solve this mobility puzzle in no time. Keep in mind, you will typically use a certain style of caster for the majority of your DIY projects. These casters can be called by one of a few different names: light duty casters, furniture casters, and sometimes stem casters.
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Benefits of Using Leveling Casters on Laboratory Equipment
If you work with laboratory equipment, by now you likely understand the value of a leveling caster. A leveling caster offers a design that allows for adjustable height. For laboratories, workshops, medical facilities and more, leveling casters are an excellent choice for finding the balance between maintaining a level surface, securing additional weight and reducing noise levels. Most labs where technicians are engaged in delicate work and study require a quiet atmosphere that is conducive to comprehensive precision workmanship, and FootMaster leveling casters can help with this. Continue reading