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South Florida's tri-county area hosts 50+ hospitals plus surgical centers, sterile processing facilities, and outpatient clinics. Medical caster specification balances infection control, quiet operation, and total-lock requirements. Contact our team for official manufacturer documentation.
We spec by department. ICU, surgical suite, sterile processing, and general ward all have different requirements.
Buyer Reference
Operating parameters, materials, and lead times for healthcare applications. Use these as the starting point for your specification — call us for any value outside these ranges.
| Load capacity range | 125 – 1,500 lbs per caster (most patient equipment) |
|---|---|
| Sound level (operation) | < 45 dB on hospital flooring (Colson MedCaster, Tente) |
| Brake type | Total-lock (locks wheel + swivel) standard. Side-lock for transport carts only. |
| Wheel materials | Antimicrobial TPU (with embedded silver-ion or zinc) for patient zones; conductive PU for ESD; soft TPR for OR / ICU silence |
| Frame material | Sealed 304 SS for sterile processing; chrome-plated steel for general patient |
| Mount type | Threaded stem (most patient beds & IV poles); plate mount for procedure carts |
| Typical lead time | MedCaster line: same-week from Miami stock. ESD/specialty: 2–3 weeks. |
Buyer Reference
For each sub-application, the brand and series we lead with — and why.
| Application | Brand & Series | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Patient beds & gurneys | Colson MedCaster | Sealed bearings, < 45 dB silent operation, total-lock with positive feedback. A widely used choice for North American hospitals. Contact our team for official manufacturer documentation and specifications. |
| Imaging & diagnostic equipment carts | Blickle High-precision Stainless | Tighter dimensional tolerances than American standards — critical when carts host calibrated imaging systems sensitive to vibration. |
| Sterile processing department (SPD) | Colson 304 SS Sealed | Survives autoclave-adjacent humidity, sealed against detergent ingress, plate-mount for crevice-free assembly. |
| OR & procedure carts (ESD environments) | Colson Conductive MedCaster | Carbon-loaded TPU drains static (< 10⁶ ohms) without compromising silence or floor protection. |
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