October 4, 2019
The term ‘material handling equipment’ is a pretty broad one. There’s plenty of situations where it’s critical to move large and often heavy materials in a production environment. Any piece of equipment that helps with this process could be labeled ‘material handling equipment’. Plenty of items fall under this definition, from tools and storage units…
June 17, 2019
For heavy industrial environments like warehouses, unique problems arise that are never found in less demanding environments. Industrial casters need to hold up to the wear and tear of the rigors of daily warehouse use, with all the solvents, dirt and grime associated with it, without degrading or wearing excessively. At Douglas Equipment, we understand…
April 5, 2019
Load capacity is a key consideration in caster selection. Different grades of casters are made to support a minimum amount of weight while being able to easily roll it on its wheels. Heavy-duty casters can handle loads from 2,000 to 44,000 pounds. Heavy-duty casters are often used in manufacturing plants, warehouses, and on other large…
July 20, 2018
It’s not easy to operate an efficient and successful warehouse. Successful companies tend to be versatile, which means they handle all types of items in all shapes and sizes. The best way to deal with this versatility is to have a versatile range of hand trucks. The more adaptable your hand trucks are in tandem…
July 16, 2018
When it comes to casters for warehouse equipment, pneumatic tires are an extremely popular choice. These casters typically have a metallic hub with some form of rubber tire that has been molded to it. The tire is either then inflated with air or filled with some other, impact-absorbing substance, such as foam. Here are 3…
July 9, 2018
Does your company deal with the distribution of drums? Do you work at a dock, or do you store your drums and freight in some type of warehouse facility? If so, you’re going to need some type of drum handling equipment for the loading and unloading as well as the transportation of the drums within…
July 2, 2018
Two heads are better than one, as the saying goes. When it comes to casters, there is a similar saying – two caster wheels are better than one when it comes to maneuverability. If you want casters that will get the job done and will allow you to move your caster-mounted objects with minimum strain…
June 20, 2018
It’s dependent on the industry in which you are involved, but the majority of the time using ergonomic caster wheels will be the best decision for your business. Just in case you are unsure about the term, ‘ergonomics,’ it deals with the careful placement, arrangement and design of items in order for people to use…
June 13, 2018
Noisy casters can be extremely annoying. Poorly chosen casters can clatter across many kinds of floor surfaces, and noisy treads can squeak and make high-pitched sounds that are likely to set your teeth on edge! Noise reduction is not mandatory in hospitals or other kinds of medical facilities, but patients are always grateful for a…
June 11, 2018
Okay, so you’ve purchased your casters – now, where do you put them on the piece of equipment you want to be caster-mounted? The correct answer, of course, is the part of the equipment that usually makes contact with the floor, but it’s a little more complicated than that. Tips to Ensure Your Casters are…
