In the moving industry it is important to make sure you have the right casters working for you at all times, probably more so than many other industries. If you are using a cart to move large equipment down a corridor you want to make sure that the casters you have chosen will give you the durability, maneuverability and dependability you need. Half way through moving large equipment is no time for your casters to fail.
Douglas Equipment knows that cutting corners when choosing the right caster for a heavy duty job will only cause you problems and grief. It is when you need the caster the most, when it is under a heavy load, that you will have a premature failure if you have not chosen the right caster for the job at hand. That is why we have teamed with some of the best high quality heavy duty caster suppliers in the world to ensure that we can properly match your unique needs with the right caster.
Some of the Best Heavy Duty Casters in the World at Your Fingertips
Over the years Douglas Equipment has found that our wide selection of quality casters allow us to quickly and easily match the right heavy duty caster to the unique requirements of our customers, and we can do the same for you. If you call to speak with one of our team of professionals you will have all the answers you need to pick the right caster for the job at hand.
With nearly a dozen caster suppliers in our network we can always find what you need at a price that you can afford. Here is a small sample of some of the high quality heavy duty casters we have at our disposal to fit your needs:
- EHD Series, Extra Heavy Duty Casters: Designed by Hamilton Caster & Mfg. for heavy industrial applications where it is necessary to ensure dependable operation, these casters are used in industries like shipbuilding, jet engine factories and heavy equipment manufacturers. Because of this reliability and dependability they are ideal heavy duty casters for almost any moving application. These casters are machined from drop forged steel for a rugged and easy swivel operation and include HPI premium raceways that are CNC-machined and hardened. Load capacity ranges from 840 lbs. to 10,000 lbs. with wheel diameters of 6” to 12”.
- Strong Man TSH: This heavy steel welded caster by Rhombus includes a special turntable with a pressed ball track to provide swivel action and easy maneuverability. Also included are tapered roller bearings, grease filled to allow for easy rolling and a grease nipple in the fork head for maintenance. These are the absolute best in their class when it comes to material quality and processing. The zinc passivated caster will easily carry a load capacity of 1400 Kg.
- 8 Series Kingpinless Enforcer: These casters from Colson Caster Corporation come in a swivel and matching rigid design with attractive and durable zinc plated finish. The kingpinless swivel eliminates swivel section failure due to shock and stretching of the kingpin and are therefore ideal for moving equipment. The recessed zerk grease fitting on the raceway prevents damage and incorporates 45 multi-temp grease lubricants for extreme hot and cold temperatures. All swivel models have an available hand activated swivel lock and tread lock brakes (except the V-groove). Wheel materials include phenolic, cast iron, V-groove, forged steel, Mold-on rubber ironcore and Mold-on polyurethane ironcore and come in diameters of 6”, 8” 10” and 12” which are 2-1/2” or 3” wide with load capacities from 680 pounds to 6000 pounds.
- SHX 1400 Shock Absorbing Low Profile Casters: Designed by Faultless to provide added protection when moving sensitive payloads, these casters also include a shock absorbing mechanism to protect the loads during temporary capacity excess seen during shock. These casters have a corrosion resistant black oxide standard finish with the option of corrosion resistant zinc. These casters have seen extensive testing for a wide variety of impacts and vibration levels that may occur in transportation, which makes them well suited for the moving industry. Wheels are glass filled nylon, 1 13/16” wide by 3” diameter with load capacities of up to 1600 pounds.
- Bassick Honcho HS/HR Series: Built by Shepherd Caster Corporation to carry a large amount of weight while remaining strong and dependable, these heavy duty casters are perfect for terminal trucks, power-towed applications, or other heavy and abusive applications such as those seen in the moving industry. Wheels are 2-1/2” wide and come in material options including Urethane on Aluminum; wheel diameters of 6”, 8” and 10” are available, with a capacity of 1750 pound for moving larger loads.
- B27 Series Kingpinless Swivel & Rigid Plate: From Jarvis International Manufacturing, this is a kingpinless style swivel raceway constructed with a 3/8” steel top plate and ½” ball bearings mounted in a heat treated precision machined raceway. The zinc finish protects against rust and corrosion and a grease fitting allows for easy maintenance of the bearings. Wheel options are 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” with 3” width and come in the following materials: cast iron, ductile iron, forged steel, mold-oh rubber, phenolic and polyurethane. Capacities up to 5,000 pounds.
Where to Find the Best Heavy Duty Casters for Your Moving Business
Douglas Equipment has been in the business of quality casters and material handling equipment for almost 60 years and we have a dedicated service team to help you with any questions you may have when it comes to picking the right heavy duty casters for your unique needs. Contact us today for help selecting the heavy duty casters that are best for you.
