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Order Casters With Brakes

November 21, 2012

One of the key components of any caster is its ability to put on the brakes, quite literally, and stop all forward or backward movement. This essential feature is often overlooked by those in the market for a new set of casters, largely because most people focus on the importance of movement, rather than on the importance of stopping it. In some cases, however, there is nothing more important than stopping an office chair, desk, or piece of heavy machinery, from rolling away and toward a minefield of potential disasters.

Hotel Transfer Racks with Swivel Caster

It’s an experience that all too many hotel employees have had to endure: The deceivingly small piece of luggage that looks light as a feather, surprisingly weighing far more than predicted. This luggage, which typically needs to be taken to a room on a distant floor above the hotel’s lobby, quickly turns into a nightmare,…

Platform Trucks Of All Sizes

November 19, 2012

For many businesses, there is no substitute for a reliable platform truck. These trucks are inherently more heavy duty than their hand truck counterparts, allowing for easy transport of heavy loads throughout a commercial or industrial facility. And, because they come in a wide variety of materials, they can be custom ordered to complete virtually…

Shepherd Casters for Chairs

November 16, 2012

Most office workers, and those who manage industrial environments, have a schematic list of things that annoy them about their job. Sometimes that list might include an annoying boss or a lazy coworker, but those things are subjective and rare. What the list almost always includes is an office chair that has stopped rolling on…

Colson Casters Distributor in South Florida

Small but Important Sometimes it is the smallest things that make the biggest difference. For those whose business relies heavily on the moving of objects, casters are one of those often overlooked, but vitally important items. Without them moving large, heavy or multiple items simultaneously is a backbreaking task. With them moving becomes a breeze.…

Docking Equipment for Industrial Use

November 14, 2012

Docking equipment for industrial use must be rugged, easy to maneuver and easy to clean. Types of docking equipment includes forklifts, hand trucks, platform carts, straddle stackers and a variety of ramps and bumpers. Industrial docking implements must endure a considerable amount of use. In many cases, equipment used on industrial docks must be constructed…

Wesco Hand Truck Replacement Parts on Sale

Tried and Tested As with any good tool or piece of equipment, the more you use it, the more familiar you become with it. However, the more you use it, the more wear and tear it receives, and eventually some part will start to break down or wear out. It is at this point that…

How to Maintain Caster Wheels

November 13, 2012

For most business owners, new caster wheels are a significant investment that should be able to last a pretty long amount of time. Even so, the best caster wheels require a good amount of maintenance in order to maintain their functionality for the long haul. By carefully cleaning and maintaining caster wheels, commercial business owners…

Pallet Jack Wheels

Without a working pallet jack, many commercial and industrial businesses will find themselves at a standstill. There is really no better tool for moving heavy loads, loading up trucks, and getting shipments on their way, than a pallet jack that is kept in good repair. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy for these essential pieces of…

Where to find the best caster wheels and industrial handling equipment

November 8, 2012

When looking for the best caster wheels and industrial handling equipment, trust Douglas Equipment. You can spend a lot of time searching through many suppliers and manufacturers, or you can simply contact Douglas Equipment and save a lot of time and effort. Douglas Equipment understands that caster wheels and industrial handling equipment need to be…