A large boat storage facility came to Caster Concepts because it was out of storage space. When the goal was to store as many boats as possible safely and efficiently, this was a big problem. Because their storage racks were full, the only way to fit more boats into the building was to put them on mobile cradles.
This led to another challenge. The company had a few cradles, but they were hard to move with the current casters, so they were mostly unusable. Ultimately, the company was at a standstill for growth until they could find a solution to move the boats around the facility with ease. And until a solution was found, the company lost thousands in potential revenue every month.
The solution to this problem was determined after understanding the scope of what the casters needed to accomplish. We discussed the surface these would be rolling on, the weight on each cradle, how far the cradles must be moved, and how often that move would happen.
With the facts in hand, the best solution was Caster Concept’s 81 series casters with an HD T/R 95 polyurethane wheel. With a 10,000 lb. per caster capacity, the 81 Series Kingpinless Casters feature a unique single-ball race design, which provides a high-strength swivel section.
The 81 Series caster was chosen because it is straightforward and challenging. It is designed for shock-loading applications such as lowering a boat onto a cart. In addition, the T/R 95 poly tread offers high tear resistance and greater strength in demanding conditions.
This setup gave the boating facility the load capacity needed while keeping the cradles at a low center of gravity, allowing them to roll easily and with much less force than the old casters. The Kingpinless swivel section also enabled easier maneuvering and would withstand all the abuse that the casters experienced.
Using the cradles, the company doubled its capacity of moving boats, increasing monthly storage income by $10,000, resulting in a total return on investment of 500% in the first year.
You can say that the ship has sailed regarding injuries and lost productivity. After the first year’s significant ROI, subsequent years saw a $120,000.00 increase in profit each year. Not only did the company turn considerable profits in choosing suitable casters for the job, but it also decreased potential injury threats from the strains the cart operators were experiencing when moving these boats throughout the facility. For more information on how Caster Concepts can help you realize higher productivity and better total cost of ownership, contact a Solutions Specialist.