Increasing Productivity Level
No matter where your business is located, it can benefit from increased speed and efficiency. One way in which to do this is with a simple addition of a small, somewhat overlooked item, the caster. Many items can have casters attached to them and this will decrease the time in which it takes to move the item. Small increments of time can add up, and over the long run this can have a great effect on your business’s productivity level.
Taking Your Time
As with most things today, there are many different casters and caster brands to choose from. When choosing any item for your business, it is important to take the time to choose the best, and in order to do so, it is important to go with a name that is trusted in the industry. One such name in the caster business that has a longstanding history of reliability is Colson.
Colson Caster Options
Overall, they have a particularly impressive array of options that can be used to meet any of your caster needs. The basic options are available in light, medium and heavy in which the three categories are used to designate the caster’s individual weight load capacities. These weight load capacities have a surprisingly large range, from 75 lbs to 8000 lbs each, with many options in between. It is important to note that the weight load capacity is merely the beginning of the caster attribute options.
Defining Attributes
There are many individual attributes of the caster that can be chosen and this makes it possible to build a caster that could almost be considered custom, simply by choosing from the basic options that are available. One of the attributes that is very important is the attachment method, the way in which the caster is mounted to the item that needs to be made mobile. There are many varieties of attachment methods that are available, including, but not limited to: straight thread stems, pipe thread stems, modular stems and expanding adapter stems. Also, in addition to the stem options, there are other mounting options that include top plates, kingpinless top plates and more. Another detail to choose from is the different types of wheel material options available. In order to serve a variety of needs, wheel material comes in lighter and heavier options. Some of the lighter options include: polyolefin, performa flat thread and polyurethane hi-tech. Some of the heavier options include: phenolic, thermo, cast iron, rubber hi-tech, stainless steel and forged iron. Lastly, it is also possible to choose different metal finishes of the external wheel housing of the casters. This will allow users to achieve very different aesthetic looks.
Exceptional Qualities That Are Considered Standard
One thing to note is that Colson casters in particular also have numerous high-quality features, which are considered to be standard options on many of their caster models. They may include, but are not limited to:
• Zinc plated finish
• Full double ball hardened raceways
• 3/8” hollow axle with lock nut
• Permanent rivet king pin construction
• Reinforcing washer on lower raceway
• Grease holes: wheel bearing
• Multi-temp grease lubricates in hot and cold temperatures
How to Best Consider the Options
With the plethora of caster attribute options, making the choice of which one would be the best can be daunting. That is why it is very helpful to have a thorough understanding of all the particular job details and the specific work conditions for which the caster will be used. To aid in determining these things, it is helpful to ask and answer certain basic job and condition related questions. Some of these questions may include:
• What is the specific job?
• What is it that needs to be moved?
• What is the distance that the item needs to be moved?
• How often does the item need to be moved?
• Is it something that needs to be moved often, which could result in more wear and tear on the caster?
• Over what type of ground will the caster be traveling on a regular basis?
• Is the terrain smooth and slick, or is the terrain bumpy or rough?
• Is the item that needs to be moved extremely heavy, or is it fragile or awkwardly shaped?
• What is the type of workplace environment in which the item will be located?
• Will it be indoors or outdoors?
• Will it be a more industrial or construction environment, or will it be a more business or office oriented environment?
• Is there a possibility that the caster could come in contact with certain hazardous materials or liquids?
• Is it an area of high customer or client visibility in which aesthetics will play a more important role?
It is important to remember that no matter the material, type, or size of the caster, and regardless of the specific job, there is a caster built to fit every need.
Experts Take Guessing Out of the Decision
No matter where your business is located, or the specific nature of your business, it is highly likely that you could benefit from the use of casters to make certain items mobile, thereby increasing mobility and efficiency. However, you are the expert in your line of work. We are experts in our line of work, which is material handling equipment and casters. With over fifty years of experience, we at Douglas Equipment pride ourselves in our product knowledge and friendly, effective customer service. We want to help take some of the guessing out of trying to choose the best casters and material handling equipment for your business needs. Therefore, we strive to meet the needs of each customer on an individual basis. To find out more, please contact us Toll-free at 1-800-451-0030, or locally at 305-888-3700. You can also reach us by contacting us through the Contact Us section on our website. We look forward to serving you soon.
