May 23, 2014
When it comes to material handling equipment, hand trucks are one of the best and easiest ways to transport anything that can’t be carried. They make inventory management a breeze and they are so practical that they can be used in both industrial and residential applications. However, what do you do about storing a hand…
May 20, 2014
Considering casters for jobs that require high capacities not only means the user should consider the mechanical design, i.e. whether the caster should have a swivel base or a rigid plate, whether it should or shouldn’t have a kingpin, and whether the caster should have ball bearings or roller bearings. One of the most basic…
May 16, 2014
Casters are in our lives to such an extent that we don’t even consider their variety or their purpose. To many people, a caster is one of those wheels on a shopping cart that doesn’t quite work. However, there are many types of casters that provide very specific and helpful functions. Trying to figure out…
May 6, 2014
Pneumatic wheels are great for many material handling needs. They help move large loads and are shock resistant. When faced with a less than completely flat flooring surface, they help compensate for the less than ideal terrain. They are also exceedingly quiet and can be useful in a variety of environments where this is a…
April 12, 2014
Douglas Equipment has been in business since 1955 specializing in casters and material handling equipment for almost sixty years. We work with a variety of industries, particularly in the hotel, hospitality and moving industries. We offer comprehensive guidance, a deep reservoir of experience, and a wide variety of available products at the best prices. We…
April 3, 2014
Not all casters are created equal. It’s important to recognize that there are many types of casters designed for a variety of purposes. There is no one caster that fits all functions. You may need a caster for your office furniture. However, you certainly wouldn’t want to use that to move a grand piano down…
April 1, 2014
Logistics and transportation firms are primarily concerned with the efficient movement of heavy duty and heavy weighing goods. These firms handle large weights because they are experienced in loading, unloading and transporting from a cargo hub such as a dock or warehouse to a business. They require heavy duty casters to handle the intense workload. …
March 31, 2014
Air Casters are sometimes referred to as air bearings or fluid bearings. These names come from the fact that they utilize a thin layer of liquid or gas, which can include oil, water or pressurized air, allowing little to no friction between the surfaces. Therefore, the normal problems associated with other forms of bearings such…
March 24, 2014
There is nothing worse when working in the service industry to find that your serving carts are leaving streaks on your floors. This can be particularly disastrous if you work in a mobile business like catering. Damaging your client’s flooring is a good way to ensure that you will never get another job from them. …
March 9, 2014
When it comes to making life easier in a warehouse setting or on the floor of an industrial business, many people skip the basics and jump right into complicated, high-tech purchases. Innovations, they assume, will make the workplace a safer and easier place to be for everyone involved. They’re not wrong, but they’re overlooking some…
