Heavy-duty applications often call for heavy-duty casters. One of the biggest mistakes that people can make is choosing a caster that is not robust or sturdy enough for a certain task. Overloading a caster is one of the fastest ways to lead to excessive wear, unnecessary damage and potentially premature failure. When you are moving an extremely heavy load, you don’t want to worry about the potential for a catastrophic failure of the casters on the cart you are using. You just want them to work.
So, when looking for the right caster for a heavy-duty application, it is prudent to look at the capacity of the casters you are purchasing. This means that finding a high capacity, heavy-duty caster should be your focus. This is why the team at Douglas Equipment has gained the knowledge and expertise needed to help you choose the right caster for the job, every time.
If you are looking for the right caster that can be used in your unique heavy-duty application, we have a large selection to choose from, but one of the premier choices is the Bassick Honcho OS/OR Series from Shepherd Casters. This caster is uniquely designed for very abusive use.
Why You Should Consider Shepherd Casters
There are a lot of caster manufacturers out there, and each has their expertise, but Shepherd Casters is one of the premiere suppliers of heavy-duty casters that we deal with at Douglas Equipment. Shepherd Casters has been a leading supplier of quality wheels and casters for over 55 years, and are seen as experts in the industry.
Shepherd is committed to the design and manufacturing of cutting edge technology in the mobility solutions business, which is why they are used by many original equipment manufacturers in many different markets and applications. Shepherd provides excellent, high quality products at very competitive prices. No matter what type of caster you need, heavy-duty, medium-duty or light-duty, Shepherd Casters are worth considering.
The Bassick Honcho OS/OR Series from Shepherd Casters is an extremely tough and rugged caster with either sealed roller bearings or regular roller bearings for harsh usage. There are three different models available, rigid top plate and swivel top plate with or without a swivel lock. The swivel lock is a tough and sturdy pull pin model for very active locking when locked in place.
- Shepherd Bassick Honcho OS/OR Series: The Bassick Honcho OS/OR is a heavy-duty caster that is built to remain strong and dependable while it takes a lot of abuse and carries a lot of weight. These units are perfect for heavy & abusive applications like those found on terminal trucks or power-towed applications. For use with the extremely large loads, these casters have capacities ranging from 1,500 – 1,750 pounds. Wheel material options are chosen for strength and reliability and include steel or Urethane on Aluminum. Wheel diameters available are 5”, 6” and 8” and come 2” wide.
Why Douglas Equipment is the Best Place to Purchase Your Casters
When looking for the right casters to do the job, it is important to have a lot of options so that you can be sure you get it right the first time. That is why Douglas Equipment works with over a dozen different caster manufacturers. We can guarantee we will have access to the right caster to suit your needs every time. We can also offer a greater selection than a retail facility because we are a warehousing company that does not need to worry about maintaining a showroom floor that is stocked only with what will sell at the moment. If you are looking for the right caster, you will not find a better selection than what we have available at Douglas Equipment.
An additional benefit of working with our service team is the reduced price you will pay. Because we have built a relationship with our suppliers we buy many more parts than you would as an individual buying directly. Because of our overall bulk purchasing power, we can get a much better deal than any individual calling the company and we can then pass these savings along to you. These savings are even more when compared to retail stores who need to pay for the showroom and floor staff that we don’t need. All these savings simply mean that you will almost always pay less for your casters when working with Douglas Equipment.
The Right Place to Find a Heavy Duty Caster for Your Needs
Choosing the right caster for the task at hand is extremely important, and even more so when you have a heavy-duty task that needs the right kind of caster. The best way to make sure that you have long term, safe performance is to find the right caster for the job right from the start. If you want the kind of customer service that makes this choice easy, quick and efficient you need to look no further than Douglas Equipment.
Since 1955, Douglas Equipment has been in the business of quality casters and material handling equipment. In this time, our team of professionals has learned what it takes to satisfy our customers with the perfect product. When you are choosing the right casters for your unique task there is no better place to turn than the team at Douglas Equipment.
If you are ready for a Bassick Honcho OS/OR, or any other heavy-duty caster, our knowledgeable team is ready to help. If you are local to Miami, you can call us at 1-305-888-3700, and national customers can call us toll free at 1-800-451-0030. If you prefer to send in your questions we can also be contacted online. One of our excellent customer service team members will reply with the answers and advice you need. Don’t hesitate! Contact Douglas Equipment today.
