June 21, 2016
The twin wheel caster is the preferred choice for equipment that must be mobile and very maneuverable. For example, carts and equipment stands used in medical settings must be capable of being moved into narrow spaces next to hospital beds, carts, and stands for electronic, or for audio visual equipment that needs to fit into…
June 16, 2016
For certain types of equipment applications, extreme mobility is crucial. An office chair, for example, is often supported by four or five casters. At any moment, the occupant of the chair might move a few inches in one direction, then several inches in a completely different direction. This is a very different situation than the…
June 14, 2016
Congratulations – you have a new home! Everything went well at the closing, and now the house is yours. That’s great news! There’s nothing left to do now except move in. Moving! If you find that the idea of moving is challenging, and takes away from your enthusiasm about having a new home, relax –…
June 9, 2016
The tremendous variety of wheels that caster manufacturers make available provides a wonderful opportunity to pick a wheel that’s a perfect fit for your unique application. Unfortunately, with so many choices available, you have a not-so-wonderful opportunity to pick the wrong wheel, which can cause problems on the job. At Douglas Equipment, we are authorized…
June 7, 2016
The next time you’re pushing a cart mounted on casters, try to notice the tiny details of what takes place when you change direction. For example, let’s say you’re traveling in a straight line on a smooth concrete floor, and your hands push the cart handles with equal force. Next, you want to make a…
May 26, 2016
Caster manufacturers understand that while casters can withstand extreme temperatures, the people that operate them cannot. As a result, the manufacturers can adjust these temperatures based on whether a person will be operating them in the same environment or not. For example, the Performa wheel, offered as an option by the Colson Caster Corporation on…
May 24, 2016
When caster manufacturers design a caster, they start by picking components for the most straightforward, simple application – then they look at more complex situations, and make modifications. For example, the basic model of a caster might be designed to operate indoors, at comfortable temperatures, on smooth, clean floors, and under moderate loads. Next, the…
May 19, 2016
When people start a new business, they often begin with a minimum of material handling equipment – or none at all. At first, they might simply carry boxes or other goods by hand, placing them where they need to go. If the business succeeds and grows, most people quickly realize that hauling objects by hand…
May 17, 2016
Operating a brand new piece of equipment mounted on properly chosen casters can be a real pleasure! For example, with a new cart that’s fully loaded, you may notice that it can be set in motion with a slight push. It rolls along quietly with what seems like no opposing friction, and can be easily…
May 12, 2016
Not every company can afford to buy in bulk. Buying in bulk requires storage, and storage space costs money! Small-to-medium companies do not have a significant amount of inventory, so they hold just a small, but adequate amount at any one time. This means that such companies need to transport a small amount of what…
