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DOUGLAS EQUIPMENTMiami · Since 1955

Caster Category

Medical-Grade Casters

Hospital, surgical, and healthcare equipment

Miami Distributor Since 1955Ships to the U.S. & LatAmExpert Spec Support

Medical-grade casters are built for hospital equipment: quiet operation around 45 dB, total-lock (wheel + swivel) for fixed positioning, smooth tread for hard-surface flooring, and materials suited to infection-control routines. They are specified across hospital floors, sterile processing departments, surgical suites, and imaging equipment where patient-safety and infection-control protocols govern equipment selection.

Specifications

Medical-Grade Casters — Quick Reference
ApplicationHospital and patient-handling equipment
Noise level< 45 dB rolling under load
Brake typeTotal-lock (locks wheel + swivel direction)
MaterialsStainless or chrome rig, non-marking polymer tread

Common Applications

  • Hospital beds, gurneys, IV poles, and patient-transport equipment
  • Surgical suite tables and instrument carts
  • Sterile Processing Department (CSSD) carts and racks
  • Imaging equipment carts (CT prep, mobile X-ray, ultrasound)
  • Pharmacy carts and medication dispensing equipment
  • Lab equipment carts and biohazard transport

When to Choose Medical-Grade Casters

  • Equipment is used in a clinical care setting
  • Silent operation is required for patient comfort
  • Total-lock positioning is required (procedure tables, IV stands)
  • Infection control or sterile processing is in scope

Product Photos

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Medical-grade caster with central lockingColson MedCaster light-duty institutionalTotal-lock medical caster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "total-lock" mean and why does medical require it?
Total-lock (also called dual-lock) brakes lock both the wheel rotation AND the swivel direction with a single pedal. Without locking the swivel, even a wheel-locked caster can rotate around its swivel axis under side-load — which is exactly what happens during a code-blue when staff push against a "locked" gurney. Total-lock is the difference between safe and unsafe positioning, which is why it is standard for hospital equipment.
Stainless or chrome rig for hospital casters?
Stainless is required when washdown or sterile processing is in scope (CSSD carts, surgical instrument carts). Chrome-plated steel works for general hospital floors (gurneys, IV poles, patient room equipment) where infection-control wipedown is the routine but no chemical washdown occurs. Chrome is less expensive; stainless is non-corroding for life.