After decades in the caster business, we’ve learned that specifying the right caster starts with asking the right questions. That’s true whether you’re outfitting medical carts, industrial racks, or custom-built machinery. Here are the questions we hear most often, answered with the insight of our CasterSmiths who have been solving mobility problems for years.
Customers often ask us whether they should order an integrated wheel and swivel lock or separate brakes and position locks. There are a number of considerations, and it can be complicated. So, in this issue of CasterU, we break down the differences between brakes and swivel locks so that you can make better-informed decisions.
Choosing the right casters and maintaining them properly are essential steps to protect your mobility investment. However, casters often lurk in the shadows, out of sight and mind, until something starts creaking in the night. Yet, there can be some precious cargo riding on those wheels, and if one or more fails, it can cost you dearly. At the very least, failed casters are a real nightmare because you have to drop everything and give them your immediate attention.
When selecting the right caster for equipment, it’s best practice to use capacity as measured in weight ratings as a key factor. However, load capacity is influenced by various dynamics, including how and where the caster will be used. In this edition of CasterU, we’ll break down the four primary types of load capacity—static load, dynamic load, side load, and impact load. Ultimately, it will help you determine what to consider when choosing casters for your application.
Electroplating is a key component of the caster manufacturing process. Caster components are plated for two reasons. First, plating protects parts from corrosion. In fact, parts that are plated corrode 100 times slower than those that are untreated. Plating also enhances the appearance of parts.
There are many things that you might want to be unstoppable but casters aren’t one of them. Brakes are a critical caster component and choosing the right brake is a key factor in both safety and performance. This edition of CasterU provides a rundown of the brake options that we offer including the features and benefits for each one.
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