November 7, 2014
The Oxford Dictionary defines a caster as: each of a set of small swiveling wheels fixed to the legs or base of a heavy piece of furniture so that it can be moved easily. Many people think there is no difference between wheels and casters, but casters are much more than just wheels. A wheel…
November 3, 2014
When you have an extra heavy material handling task at hand, why trust the job to anyone other than “The Caster Experts”? Albion Casters has been making good on this title since 1947, building its reputation by taking on the institutional and industrial material handling challenges that no one else would. With all the latest…
October 31, 2014
If you have a business that sells goods you are likely going to have to move heavy items at some time. If the items you are moving are bigger than a bundle of paper then you may want to consider a hand truck to help carry these loads to make life easier for you and…
October 27, 2014
Do you know which casters you need for the flooring you will be travelling on? Do you know the weight capacity of the casters on the cart you are using? Do you know what mobility and control you will need from your casters? If you have answered no to any of these questions then you…
October 24, 2014
When people buy chairs and material handling equipment they often forget to think about the flooring conditions that the equipment will be used on. When you are looking for a caster to work on a carpeted floor, such as in an office environment, it is important to choose the right one. A carpeted workplace can…
October 20, 2014
Almost nothing can make a delivery job easier than having the right material handling equipment available for the job. A company that relies on fast and efficient delivery will need to be sure that they have the material handling equipment that they need to deliver fast and efficient service to their customers. Hand Trucks For…
October 17, 2014
If you have ever bought paint you know that it can be very important to mix the contents of a paint can before you use it. The same can be said of the content of many large 55 gallon drums, however; these larger drums are not nearly as easy to shake as a can of…
October 13, 2014
At Douglas Equipment, we serve the material handling needs of many industries, and the one that probably has the most diverse set of caster requirements is the medical industry. Medical casters need to be smooth, quiet, shock absorbent, durable, and easily sanitized. They need to move heavy but delicate, expensive equipment, as well as emergent…
October 6, 2014
Handling and moving 55-gallon drums presents a unique challenge for material handling equipment. For its size, a loaded drum can be extremely heavy. Depending on its contents, it can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. Their round shape makes drums susceptible to rolling, making them difficult to control and potentially hazardous to workers if the drums…
October 3, 2014
Douglas Equipment has been in business for nearly 60 years, expertly matching our customers with the best material handling equipment for the job they have at hand. A key to trouble-free material handling is knowing what type of caster is right for what you’re trying to move. You don’t want your caster to collapse under…
