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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Ever wanted a great balance of maneuverability and stability? Look to swivel lock casters.

When engaged, a swivel lock will turn a swivel caster into a rigid caster (also known as a fixed caster) by restricting movement to a single direction instead of moving freely.  Swivel locks can help accommodate the set of specific mobility needs that every industrial warehouse and other environment has. Casters with this additional feature ensure that whatever combination of swivel and rigid casters are needed for an application are readily available and accessible, which means no downtime for your operation. Upgrading your current casters to casters with swivel locks can be expensive, but isn't the only solution if your mobility needs aren't being met. Field-installable swivel locks are available, cost-effective and a cinch to add to your casters.  Continue reading →

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 →

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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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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