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Casters

  • Ergonomic Casters

     

    We've all heard the term ergonomics thrown around.  But what does it mean?  And how does that relate to casters?

    Ergonomics is the science and practice of designing jobs or workplaces to match the capabilities and limitations of the human body.  Many jobs involve pushing or pulling carts or equipment.  Using intentionally ergonomic casters on carts can go a long way in making a workplace safer and more efficient.  

    There are several factors involved in ergonomic caster design.

     

     

     

     

    In general, the larger the wheel diameter, the greater the ergonomic benefit

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    In general, the harder the wheel, the greater the ergonomic benefit

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Some types of wheel material, like polyurethane, offer ergonomic benefits over other types

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Some types of bearings, like sealed precision ball bearings, offer ergonomic benefits over other types

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Some types of rigs, like kingpinless, offer ergonomic benefits over other types

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    In general, the more extended the lead, the greater the ergonomic benefit 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    In general, the more crowned the wheel face, the greater the ergonomic benefit

     

     

     

    Questions about what ergonomic caster is right for you?  Stop by or give us a call.  We've been the expert in casters and wheels for more than 40 years.

  • CasterDepot to Exhibit at the Independent Garden Center Show

     

    IGC Independent Garden Center Show

    CasterDepot is excited to be an exhibitor at the Independent Garden Center Show in Chicago from August 13-15, 2019. The IGC is a premier national greenhouse show hosted in McCormick Plaza’s Lakeside Center. The IGC is “The world’s largest trade show and conference for independent garden center owners, managers, and buyers.”

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  • Albion’s Empire 370 & 470 Series Kingpinless Casters Bridge the Gap for Economic 3” Wide Wheel Applications

    Colson Group’s Albion division saw a need, rolled up their sleeves, and engineered the perfect in-between economic caster for heavy-duty applications requiring a kingpinless construction.

    Many times, in-between applications are danced around or altogether ignored. Yet these gaps provide an opportunity for innovation. It’s how golfers got countless irons, woods, and drivers to choose from. Innovating for the in-between spaces in the market is also probably how boxer briefs and crossover SUVs came about. Continue reading

  • Easy on, easy off: Clamp on casters

    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

  • Get on the green with pneumatic caster wheels

    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

  • Leveling casters and the FootMaster difference

    The FootMaster GD-80F is a client favorite

     

    Leveling casters boast a superior design that allows not just the mobility of loads, but also a unique locking system that prevents movement. The addition of an anti-vibration cushion, plus a mechanism to raise and lower this cushion creates a unique feature: the supported load may sit completely level to the floor when desired or the load can be raised if mobility is needed. Leveling casters are sworn by in a number of industries (pharmaceutical, medical, woodworking, et al.) and the FootMaster brand's leveling caster products are the industry benchmark for quality and performance. When you are seeking the most reliable mobility solution among leveling casters, you're looking for FootMaster products.


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  • Using keyways to drive your business forward

    For motorized equipment, a complete caster isn't the best solution when you need mobility. That's where drive wheels come in.  Whether you are working in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, or another industry, keyway drive wheels and drive wheels can play a key role in your operation. Most of these environments require easy rolling, heavy loads, continuous use, and precision performance; keyway drive wheels can provide this exact solution.


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  • Heavy Service Casters for Heavy duty applications

    With modern manufacturing dependant on consistent mobility, productivity can live or die by the quality of your heavy duty casters and wheels. So when you need to move a literal ton (or three or four), you can’t go wrong with a manufacturer that has been around for over a century. For quality parts and service, Hamilton Caster is the solution to production hang-ups from broken casters and stuck wheels. Of Hamilton's many heavy duty caster product lines, we typically see the most demand for their Heavy Service series. It’s easy to see why: Just look at them!

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  • Low profile casters: Out of sight, out of mind

    What casters do you buy when you don't want them to be noticed? Low profile casters and wheels are often the perfect solution for mobile office environments that house all types of furniture, high-tech server cabinets, vending machines, medical equipment, theatre props, airport displays, and more. Low profile casters are generally nearly an inch or more shorter in overall height, but have a wider wheel width to help support additional weight. Continue reading

  • MRO, OEM or other, we've got you covered!

     

    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.

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