April 24, 2017
Douglas Equipment has been in business since 1955. That’s more than 60 years, which is impressive – and what’s even more impressive is that one of our suppliers, the Colson Caster Corporation, has been in business more than twice as long as we have! They began in 1885, and are now one of the world’s…
April 20, 2017
At Douglas Equipment, with our experience helping hundreds of thousands of customers during our more than 60 years in business, we’ve learned to ask a few questions about each customer’s goals when they’re looking for material handling equipment. This helps us to quickly identify the best item for their needs. For Instance… A customer…
April 17, 2017
The right tool for the right job – it’s a common phrase and one that’s especially useful when you’re purchasing Colson casters. That’s not because Colson casters are inferior in any way – far from it. It’s because you only get the best service from your Colson casters if you avoid common mistakes. That’s actually…
April 12, 2017
The efficiency in the way that your materials are handled at your production facility depends mainly on the way your items are organized, and if you are using the right type of equipment for whatever tasks you need to perform on a frequent basis. Many times, a company will simply purchase what they perceive to…
April 10, 2017
Material handling equipment is an all-encompassing term that is often used to classify mechanical equipment that is used for the control, movement and storage of materials and products. Such equipment can be used in many types of environments including manufacturing plants, distribution centers, warehouses, medical facilities and even retail outlets. The number one objective of…
April 5, 2017
In your warehouse environment, durability and reliability are perhaps the most important aspects when it comes to your casters. Your business thrives on efficiency, so anything that minimizes that efficiency is never a good thing. If your heavy-duty casters are not up to the task given to them, then efficiency will always be an issue.…
April 1, 2017
No matter your application, and no matter the size of the wheel or the material used, there are primarily two types of caster mountings – rigid plate, and swivel plate. The question this article will answer is which is the best for your specific application? First off, what are the differences between rigid top-plate casters…
March 30, 2017
You may think a caster is a caster. It’s a wheel that’s mounted in a casing that may or may not swivel. That’s all there is to it, right? Just like most things in life, casters come in all shapes and sizes, and for all types of applications. One style of caster may be suitable…
March 27, 2017
Even when it comes to buying material-handling equipment, the same rule applies if you were buying any other kind of product in bulk – the more you buy, the less it costs. Over time, you will probably need to develop a sizable range of material-handling equipment to help your business run efficiently, so it…
March 19, 2017
Suppose you’re looking for two different casters. The first is for office seating and must roll quietly across uncarpeted office floors. The second caster will be used on an aircraft flight line, and must support a load of 30,000 lbs. Would you expect to find one manufacturer who can supply both casters? Probably not! At…
