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Why More Manufacturing Plants are Turning to Heavy Duty Swivel Casters
Swivel and Extended Leads Offer Greater Efficiencies and Savings on Heavy Duty Casters. The advantages of using a Heavy Duty Swivel Caster to efficiently move thousands of pounds is more than getting from point A to B. Using the proper heavy duty caster reduces the injuries caused by an operator trying to push a cart […]
What Makes Them Heavy Duty Caster Wheels?
Heavy Duty Caster Wheels. What They Are. Which One is Right for You. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines heavy duty as: Designed to do difficult work without breaking (a situation we talk about in this blog) Able or designed to withstand unusual strain If we were to ask 10 different people how they would qualify heavy duty […]
Groovy: The Perks of Purchasing Heavy Duty Polyurethane Caster Wheels
’70s style may have been bad, but Polyurethane Caster Wheels sure made a statement. The application of the polyurethane wheel back in the ’70s has had an impact on many industries and product lines. One area that it has impacted significantly is the manufacture of heavy duty industrial casters and wheels. Polyurethane on Cast Iron […]
Taking the Lead in Industry Best Caster Lead Times
There’s never a shortage of on-time delivery fulfillment with Caster Concepts At Caster Concepts, we deliver high-quality industrial strength casters and replacement caster wheels with industry-best lead times. Our goal is to make casters that help to reduce push force so you can move heavier loads with less effort. And experience fewer worker injuries. And […]
Facts and features of industrial casters and caster wheels
Weight capacities, construction, and materials are a key components of an industrial caster. All industrial casters fall under a heavy duty caster classification. However, there is a difference between the duty rating, which is determined primarily by maximum weight capacities and includes factors like durability and construction. These casters are found in heavy industrial applications where operational dependability is imperative. Defense […]
Kingpin vs. Kingpinless Swivel Casters
One of the many design variables when considering the best solution for your heavy duty industrial caster application is whether to include a kingpin vs. kingpinless swivel caster construction. Kingpin Construction: A stem, typically a threaded bolt with slotted nut or sometimes a rivet is used to fasten the components of the swivel section to the top […]
The Sky is the Limit for Innovative Ground Support Casters and Running Gear from Caster Concepts.
From motor-driven casters to swivel-on-swivel to military running gear, ground support equipment has our full support. Ground support equipment requires a level of durability that goes above and beyond normal circumstances. Unforgiving conditions cause damage to luggage carts, cargo decks, cargo dollies, and other wheeled equipment. This makes choosing a safe and durable caster for […]
Twergo® Casters Move Heavier Loads with Less Effort and Less Injuries.
The importance of using the correct heavy-duty caster and caster wheels to avoid costly overexertion injuries. Casters that are not right for the application can cause numerous issues leading to injury, downtime, and even equipment damage. With a majority of injuries revolving around overexertion, using an ergonomic caster can help prevent overexertion — and overspending. […]
The Value of Culture
From Bill Dobbins – President, Caster Concepts I came across this blog recently and thought it was worth sharing with you. Don’t underestimate the value of people – Supply Chain 24/7 (supplychain247.com). Some thoughts I’d like to expand on are “Building Culture” and the “Value of Culture”. At Caster Concepts we work to live […]
Trends in Manufacturing for 2021.
For 2021, there are significant trends in manufacturing that revolve around computer interaction andCOVID-19’s lingering effects. One big transformation is the concept of Industry 4.0, the latest industrial revolution in manufacturing. This revolution embraces the adoption of computers and automation and enhances it with smart and autonomous systems driven by data and machine learning. This […]
