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Singer and actress Selena Gomez performed three songs during the break of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game, drawing attention to center field. However, beneath her feet, holding up the stage were thirty-two heavy duty casters, manufactured by Caster Concepts, Inc. headquartered in Albion, Michigan. Caster Concepts specializes in the manufacture of heavy duty industrial casters and wheels.
Stage set-up for NFL halftime performances is an enormous task. Some stages can weigh up to twenty tons. They take many people to move, and must be set up in a matter of minutes. Not to mention, if the turf is damaged, or even the smallest piece of debris is left on the field, the game can be delayed. Therefore, a high capacity, high functioning transportation solution is necessary.
The company that directs halftime events for the Dallas Cowboys, contacted Caster Concepts’ after searching the internet for heavy duty casters. The dual-wheel, pneumatic casters were shipped directly to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for use in the show. “This platform needed to move quickly and carry a lot of weight,” said a representative of the events company. “Caster Concepts specializes in this type of unique application and delivered the exact casters we needed.”
With a large footprint, dual wheel casters enhance stability and spread the load over a wide area. The differential action inherent in all swivel dual wheel designs minimizes the effort required to change directions, providing ergonomic relief. This allows the stage pieces to be moved easily and therefore quickly.
Dual wheel casters also offer the highest possible capacity at the lowest overall height. The stage used during the halftime show weighed a total of 35,000 lbs. Besides stage platforms, dual wheel casters are also excellent for tow lines, industrial platform trucks, rugged industrial functions and other severe abusive applications.
Caster Concepts often does behind the scenes work, making a product that is not in the spotlight itself, but essential to whatever is. We strive to bring you the strongest and most durable casters and wheels available. Every order is custom made to fit the exact specifications for your application. Caster Concepts is a leader in manufacturing industrial casters and caster wheels. For further information and a custom beyond standard solution, please email customercentral@casterconcepts.com or call 517-629-8838.
