August 18, 2015
To get the most out of your casters, it is important to pick the right type of wheels for the surfaces you intend to use them with. In doing so, you will prevent excess wear on the wheels and damage or marking of the floor. You will also find that the casters are more efficient…
August 13, 2015
Anything with moving parts is bound to wear out over time, and casters are no exception. This is especially true if you are using your casters in an extreme environment. High or low temperatures, heavy loads, chemicals and salt spray can all take their toll on the hard working casters that move your equipment. Knowing…
August 11, 2015
Lifting equipment is a must in almost any warehouse or factory. If you need to lift heavy loads from the floor onto shelving or into working position you will want to rely on more than just the muscles and backs of your employees. Our team knows that choosing the right lifting equipment can turn a…
August 6, 2015
Moving vending machines and heavy appliances is no easy task, and you want a good piece of equipment to help make the job safe, efficient and trouble-free. This is where the many different types of appliance hand trucks can become invaluable to your team. By utilizing a hand truck designed for this heavy duty work…
August 4, 2015
You may need to have quiet casters for many reasons. For example, you may require them for use in a hospital where you do not want to disturb patients or in a quiet office where you do not want to disrupt the thoughts of employees. Be aware that choosing casters for hardwood floors can be…
July 30, 2015
Most offices do it at some point or other – the dreaded office relocation. You may need to do this because you are moving to a new area of the building. You may need to shuffle people around in order to paint different areas of the office, replace the worn carpet or for other redecorating.…
July 28, 2015
With the many different styles and designs of casters, there is no one answer to the question of how long casters will last. But if treated properly, the life of many casters is quite long. Think of the casters on grand pianos in concert halls. These casters last many years without replacement if they are…
July 23, 2015
Casters have many different applications, and some casters are extremely specialized in their uses. In particular some casters can handle extremely hot or cold environments while others are very resistant to chemical damage or corrosion. One type that is very specialized is the conductive caster, but the applications that use these casters rely on this…
July 21, 2015
Safety is important when moving any materials, but it becomes paramount when you are moving heavy construction materials. When heavy loads become loose and uncontrollable the safety of the operators and everyone around them is in jeopardy. Being able to safely hold heavy materials on your material handling equipment to ensure they do not come…
July 16, 2015
All warehouses need doorways. If they didn’t have them how would you be able to move between rooms? However, does every doorway need a door? Doors are in place to control access from one room to another, allow for the safeguarding of materials and information, and to prevent unwanted objects like dirt, dust, odors and…
