A Place Where Movement is Constant
If you are in the hotel industry you know that a hotel is a place that is constantly in movement. There is a consistent flow and rhythm of changing scenarios, new clients, returning clients, event participants, convention attendees and more that are constantly changing. There is also a constant activity among the employees and staff with items throughout the hotel needing to be attended to and managed throughout every business day. For the hotel industry, every single day that people need a place to stay is a business day. And with the amount of traveling that people do in today’s world, that is each and every day. Every day new activities, events and preparations consume the time of those actively working in the hotel industry. There are a myriad of things that need to be done both for special events and daily activities. With the constant movement that accompanies those activities and preparations there is more often than not the need to move items and equipment. In order to make items and equipment mobile, there is one small, yet important accessory that is very often overlooked.
Making the Best Match
That small item is the caster, and it can make a world of difference. With the number of items that need to be mobile in a hotel’s daily activities it is very important that the caster be not only durable, but that it be properly matched to the type of job that is required of it. The attention to this detail insures that the caster will work properly and will have a long life. It also ensures that the job being performed can be done with more ease, which reduces stress and strain on the worker doing the job. Casters utilized in a hotel will be exposed to heightened and multiple uses, and therefore, they will need to be able to withstand the environmental conditions in which they are used. With the varied floor types and areas in which certain mobile equipment is moved to and from it is important to take this detail into consideration when choosing the correct casters. It is very important that the casters allow for swift, smooth movement enabling them to roll easily over varied floor types. The type of caster that is appropriate for one type of environment may not be suitable for another, and the same goes for matching the caster with the equipment. Certain types of casters work better with certain types of equipment due to varying factors, and therefore it is important to consider a plethora of questions when trying to determine the best caster for the job.
Asking the Right Questions
There are many questions that can be asked that will aid in making the best decision as to which caster is the best one for the specific job. First, what exactly needs to be made mobile? Where does it need to be moved to-and-from? Is it something that will receive daily use? Or is it something that is important but used less often? Will it be used on completely smooth floors? Will it be used on smooth floors with grooves such as tile? Or will it be used on more rough surfaces? Will it be required to go over multiple floor types? Will it be required to carry a heavy load? Will it be required to carry an unusually shaped or fragile load? Is the caster going to be on a piece of equipment or item that will be in the public eye and therefore requires a certain look to maintain aesthetics? These are just the beginning of the types and kinds of questions that need to be answered to help determine the right caster because today there are many casters to choose from.
A Variety of Standard Options
Even within the standard options of casters available there are so many variations that it is possible to choose a near custom caster. It is also possible that there may be more than one type of caster that will perform the job and perform it well. However, it is even more likely that there will be one caster that is more accurately matched to the job that needs to be accomplished. One specific component of the caster construction to consider is the mounting system; this aspect will determine how the caster will be attached to the specific piece of equipment that needs to be made mobile. Some of the basic mounting options that are available include: top plate, threaded stem, stainless steel, expanding adapter stem, square stem, grip ring stem, pipe thread stem, modular stem, top plate swivel, and the kingpinless top plate. Another component that needs to be considered to determine the correct caster is the material that the wheel is made from. Some of the available wheel material options include: performa, performa conductive, polyolefin, polyurethane Hi-Tech, phenolic, cast iron, maxim, and thermo.
Knowing How to Choose the Best Option
Making sure that you match the best choice of caster to the job that needs to be accomplished will ensure that you and your company will get the most out of the caster purchased. We at Douglas Equipment understand the importance of making the right choice and the importance of getting the best priced option. We understand the impact that it can have on your company’s efficiency and longevity. We understand what it can mean for cash flow and worker satisfaction. That is why we strive to maintain superb customer service, product knowledge and low prices. We strive to do our job to the best of our ability so that you can do your job to the best of your ability. We want to see our customers succeed. So please contact us Toll-free at 1-800-451-0030, or locally at 305-888-3700. You can also reach us through the Contact Us section on our website. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you and your business very soon.
