21Jan 0

Twister™: Heavy-Impact Performance for Real World Abuse

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Twister Series: STW82-A40H-LVW-RB [Zinc Finish]

The Twister™ Series is a kingpinless caster engineered for high-impact applications where equipment is pushed hard and reliability is non-negotiable. The Twister™ is built to withstand abusive conditions and tolerate major shifts in cargo loads, without compromising the structural strength that keeps your team moving safely and efficiently.

The Twister™ achieves its performance through purposeful engineering, starting with uniquely reinforced leg construction. Its heavy-gauge steel legs are 2-1/2” wide and 1/4” thick, wrapped around the head for added stability under impact and side-loading forces. With double welding and a deeper emboss that work-hardens the forks, Twister™ is designed to hold its integrity in applications where standard casters can deform, loosen, or fail prematurely.

Twister Series: STW62-A46H-MAU-RB-SLB [Zinc Finish]

At the head, the design includes a single ball raceway and is robotically welded directly to the plate, creating a rigid, high-strength assembly built to take repeated punishment. Add full heat treatment, and you get a caster that delivers consistent performance over the long haul. It’s ideal for heavy equipment and demanding environments, like automotive, manufacturing plants, tow lines, and industrial platform trucks.

This heavy-duty caster is manufactured in our fully integrated facility in Toronto. That means you get outstanding lead times, dependable delivery dates, and trusted North American workmanship all backed by our 3-Year No Excuse Warranty™.

Twister Series: STW82-A46H-PTNX2-PB-UWB-4PSL [Zinc Finish]

Twister™ also delivers flexibility where it matters most: application fit. With up to 2,000 lbs. of capacity, it can be paired with Algood wheel options like NyRock™, RollX™, and Envirothane™, and is available in 4”, 5”, 6”, and 8” diameters with multiple tread widths. It can also be equipped with several brake, stem, bearing, and plate options. Twister™ casters can even be ordered in a dual wheel configuration or with special overall heights when your build requires a tailored solution.

In heavy-duty environments, a caster isn’t just a component. It’s a critical performance point. If you’re looking for a caster built for abusive, high-impact environments and want the confidence that comes with expert engineering support and precision manufacturing, the Twister™ is ready to take the punishment and keep performing. Find out more about the Twister™ from your local Algood representative or a member of our customer support team.

Get Twister™ Specs

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Algood is proud to manufacture its casters and wheels right here in North America. With our fully integrated manufacturing facility in Toronto, we are leaders in quality and innovation. For more information about Algood Casters, Call: 1-800-254-6633 or Email: Service@Algood.com

Product Spotlight

5Nov 0

Tornado9™: A Storm of Stainless Steel Strength

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Combining North American-made stainless steel with a kingpinless design, the Tornado9™ doesn’t just meet the challenges of heavy-duty, hygienic, and high-performance environments; it creates a storm of advantages and possibilities.

The Tornado9 is forged from SAE 304 stainless steel that’s work-hardened, electro-polished, de-magnetized, and de-burred. Robotically welded and NSF certified, it stands up to intense pressure, extreme conditions, and unforgiving environments. With a capacity of up to 1,500 lbs, it’s virtually indestructible: the only way to break it is to break the weld or the balls in the raceway.

From hospitals to industrial tow lines, the Tornado9 shines where cleanliness, reliability, and strength are essential. It’s ideal for:

Hospitals and healthcare environments
Pharmaceutical and food processing facilities
Moisture-prone or bacteria-free clean spaces
High-tech manufacturing
Tow lines, industrial platform trucks and heavy-duty stock carts

Available in 4” to 8” diameters and available with a wide variety of stems and plates, the Tornado9 fits your application without compromise. You can make it a complete stainless solution with stainless steel roller bearings, spanner bushings and stainless steel side washers.

If you need extra capacity, check out the available dual-wheel configurations and custom overall heights.

The Tornado9 delivers a quiet, smooth rotation ride. A high-precision screw plug in the raceway eliminates the need for welding while ensuring torque is just right—never too much or too little. With optional brakes (including side-locking, thumb screw, and swivel lock) and multiple bearing types, the Tornado9 adapts to your needs while maintaining superior maneuverability.

With our CAD LAB design space, you can engineer the Tornado9 configuration to meet your application needs down to the last detail. Choose your wheel type, stem style, brake option, and dimensions. The Tornado9 isn’t just built for performance—it’s built for your performance.

Every Tornado9 caster is built in our fully integrated Toronto facility. That means faster lead times, dependable delivery, and North American quality you can trust. And with our 3-Year No-Excuse Warranty™, your investment is protected by the same values that go into every Algood product we make: durability, accountability, and pride in our craft.

The Tornado9™ is a bold statement about what Algood stands for: design-focused engineering, customer-centered support, and family values to deliver mobility solutions that move your business forward. All grounded in the belief that strength and precision should never be compromised.

Get Tornado9™ Specs

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Algood is proud to manufacture its casters and wheels right here in North America. With our fully integrated manufacturing facility in Toronto, we are leaders in quality and innovation. For more information about Algood Casters, Call: 1-800-254-6633 or Email: Service@Algood.com

Product Spotlight

23Jul 0

The Typhoon™ – Hard-Working | Good-Looking

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This powerful and reliable heavy-duty North American-made caster has taken the market by storm and is one of our bestsellers. The Typhoon™ comes with a corrosion-free, bright zinc finish, making it as good-looking as it is hard-working.

With its kingpinless design, the head of the Typhoon™ is welded directly to the plate, making it almost indestructible. Ideal for high-impact, heavy-duty or high-temperature applications, the Typhoon maxes out at a whopping 3500 lbs. of capacity.

Manufactured in our fully integrated production facility, the Typhoon is available with outstanding lead times, delivery dates you can depend on and trusted North American quality backed by our 3-Year No-Excuse Warranty™.

This heavyweight performer is also available in stainless steel. The Typhoon9™ is made from work-hardened, electro-polished, de-magnetized and de-burred SAE 304 stainless steel. It is equipped with stainless components like ball bearings, plates and stems, as well as an optional stainless steel poly cam brake.

The Typhoon is available as a swivel or a rigid caster. A two-wheel low-profile configuration is also available. It meets overall height restrictions while providing the ergonomics to navigate tight spaces.

Available in 6, 8”, 10” and 12 diameters with either 2-1/2” or 3” tread widths, the Typhoon comes with a 2 3/4″ and 3 1/4″ diameter raceway. It can be made with a variety of brakes and bearings and can be paired with RollX™, NyRock™, Phenolic and high-temp Lava™ wheels.

The Typhoon’s ruggedness and durability allow it to handle heavy loads where severe abuse is present, and it’s ideal for tow lines and industrial platform trucks. The stainless steel Typhoon9 meets all NSF standards and can be certified to meet the most stringent public health and safety benchmarks, making it perfectly suited for hospitals, healthcare, pharmaceutical, food preparation, high-tech and other clean environments. It is suitable for wet or dry as well as indoor or outdoor applications.

If you’re looking for an outstanding, versatile, heavy-duty caster that’s also available in stainless steel, you need to know more about Typhoon™.

Algood is proud to manufacture its casters and wheels right here in North America. With our fully integrated manufacturing facility in Toronto, we are leaders in quality and innovation. For more information about Algood Casters, Call: 1-800-254-6633 or Email: Service@Algood.com

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Product Spotlight

30Jan 0

Zero Swivel Lead

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The Rigid-Swivel Caster

In the world of industrial mobility, one size rarely fits all. The demand for precision-engineered solutions has never been greater, and when off-the-shelf casters fall short, innovation steps in. Recently, an aerospace manufacturer needed a caster that could navigate tight spaces with absolute control, ensuring the seamless transport of high-value components. Traditional swivel casters lacked control, while rigid casters limited maneuverability—resulting in inefficiencies and misalignment. A solution was required that delivered perfectly controlled movement along fixed tracks without compromising load capacity or durability. That’s where the Zero-Swivel Lead Casters excels—engineered for precision, built for performance.

The Advantage of Zero Swivel Lead

This unique design merges the maneuverability of a swivel caster with the alignment of a rigid caster, making it essential for industries that demand precision and controlled movement. Zero swivel lead casters are primarily engineered for sharp turns, increased maneuverability, and greater stability. These unique casters permit perfect 90º motion in any direction and add capacity because the head is always directly positioned over the wheel.

The design and production of this caster is made possible in Algood’s fully integrated manufacturing facility. Every component—from the robust kingpinless head to the precision-engineered v-groove wheels—is meticulously crafted to exceed industry standards. Our in-house manufacturing capability enables us to create custom solutions tailored to the unique requirements of customers and their engineering teams, across a range of industries.

Sectional/Cut-Through

Typhoon™ Caster with Zero Swivel Lead Sectional

A sectional breakdown reveals this custom casters kingpinless raceway, which eliminates a common failure point, distributing impact forces evenly for exceptional strength and longevity. Unlike standard rigid casters, this custom Typhoon™ Caster is welded 90 degrees to the kingpinless head, allowing it to function as a swivel without a traditional swivel lead. This configuration enables precise 90-degree movement while maintaining structural integrity and load capacity. Paired with a cast iron v-groove wheel, it glides effortlessly on inverted angle iron tracks, delivering continuous, high-performance operation in demanding environments.

Industries and Applications:

Medical Laboratories – Guides racks seamlessly into autoclaves and sterilization chambers.
Aerospace & Manufacturing – Enhances controlled movement in high-precision environments.
Industrial Conveyor Systems – Ensures smooth, track-guided navigation in production facilities.
Automotive Assembly Lines – Supports material handling and transport in high-efficiency production.
Food Processing – Facilitates safe and controlled wash-down environments where hygiene is essential.

The NyRock™ Advantage: Customization at Its Best

For specialized track compatibility, NyRock™ Wheels offer a customizable, high-performance solution. CNC-machined with customized v-groove or concave finishes, they ensure seamless integration across applications. Built for durability and efficiency, they provide high load capacity, smooth roll-ability, non-marking protection, and resistance to corrosion and moisture, extending equipment life in demanding environments.

Engineering Innovation, Delivered

With a fully integrated North American production facility, industry-leading engineering, and an unwavering commitment to quality, custom caster solutions are available to meet even the most complex operational requirements. We are the industry leader in producing unique caster designs to meet specific requirements. Connect with our team today to discuss your custom caster needs and discover how our innovative solutions can elevate your operations. Experience the Algood difference—where quality meets ingenuity, and your vision becomes a reality.

Innovate

21Aug 0

Innovation: Kingpinless, Stainless, Hex – Now That's Innovation

Kingpinless + Threaded Stem + Hex Head – Now, that’s innovation!

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There are over two million caster configurations in our catalogue because of our proven ability to innovate by modifying existing designs. With our fully integrated manufacturing facility and knowledgeable and creative design/engineering team, we make small changes that achieve big results. In this e-series, we look at our successes in creating caster configurations to meet customers’ needs.

This custom caster configuration stands out because it incorporates not one but two unique modifications.

Our customer, a leader in the development of technology solutions, contacted us with the requirement for a high-capacity caster that could be easily installed on specialized equipment. They specified a kingpinless caster to accommodate heavy equipment while maintaining long time durability. In addition, they needed a threaded stem on this 2,000 lb. heavy-duty kingpinless caster, and if that wasn’t enough, they wanted a hex head at the top of the stem.

Our design and engineering team rose to the challenge. We started with a Twister™ kingpinless head. The custom-made threaded stem was CNC machined in our manufacturing facility and then tack welded to the head. We worked very closely with the customer’s engineering staff. Before we released the product, we had to ensure the caster would be fastened securely and correctly to maintain the safety of equipment and employees.

Because the hex head allows the stem to be torqued into position, it takes installation from minutes to seconds. The stem can be screwed down quickly and allows equipment to be accurately levelled.

The caster pictured above has a stem that is 1″ in diameter and 6” long. While we stock 4” stems, we can meet specific length requirements and have produced stems as long as 12-14”. Stems are available threaded or plain, in steel or stainless steel and can be equipped with cotter pin locks or grip rings.

This custom-made caster is a product of our ingenuity and commitment to meeting our customers’ requirements. It’s just one example of what’s possible in our fully integrated manufacturing facility. To learn more about this caster or how we can meet your unique customer needs, contact your local Algood representative or a member of our customer service team.

Algood is proud to manufacture its casters and wheels right here in North America. With our fully integrated manufacturing facility in Toronto, we are leaders in quality and innovation. For more information about Algood Casters, Call: 1-800-254-6633 or Email: Service@Algood.com

Innovate

27Mar 0

Product Spotlight: Cyclone Series - The Kingpinless Heavyweight Champion

This Caster is a Heavyweight Champion

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Our kingpinless, heavy-duty Cyclone™ Series features our proprietary TwinTrack™ head. With its double raceway design, the TwinTrack enhances the capacity, manoeuvrability, stability and durability of the Cyclone. With the TwinTrack head, the Cyclone is a true heavyweight champion with 25,000 lbs. of capacity.

Cyclone Series: SCY125-A84L-URHX2-TB-UWB-4PSL [Corrosion Resistant Zinc Finish]

The top raceway of the TwinTrack head is designed to absorb the direct downward thrust while the bottom raceway is engineered to absorb the horizontal thrust. Together, these two raceways act like a tapered bearing, allowing more lateral movement and taking on harsher loads. This superior design ensures that the Cyclone’s performance is unmatched in the industry.

The TwinTrack head features a 6” upper raceway with 3/4” diameter steel balls on top of a 3-13/16″ lower raceway with 1/2” diameter balls.

The Cyclone Series is available in 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 16” and 18” diameters with tread widths of 4” and 5”. It is double-fillet welded and has a standard corrosion-resistant black finish. Other colours are available as special orders. The Cyclone is available with a range of brakes, including the PolyCam and 4PSL brake. Options include spring-loaded and dual-wheel configurations.

Even better, this heavyweight is manufactured in our fully integrated facility in Toronto. That means you get outstanding lead times, delivery dates you can depend on and North American quality backed by our 3-Year No-Excuse Warranty.

The Cyclone is ideal for aircraft engine cradles, ground support, towlines, heavy service equipment as well as die and tooling fixtures.

If you’re looking for a rugged, durable, hard-working, heavyweight caster, look no further than the Cyclone™, which includes the TwinTrack™ double raceway head.

View Cyclone™ Series Specs

Download Cyclone™ Catalogue Page

Algood is proud to manufacture its casters and wheels right here in North America. With our fully integrated manufacturing facility in Toronto, we are leaders in quality and innovation. For more information about Algood Casters, Call: 1-800-254-6633 or Email: Service@Algood.com

Product Spotlight

7Mar 0

Tornado vs Twister The Kingpinless Contest

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In this Product Spotlight, our two best-selling kingpinless casters face off feature to feature. You can see for yourself how they stack up. But here’s the spoiler alert. The uncontested winner is you, our customers, because the reality is you can’t go wrong with either one of these heavyweights.

Our most economical kingpinless caster features 1,500 lbs. of capacity and is ideal for high-impact, heavy-duty applications. The Tornado Series is also available in stainless steel.

Tornado™

With its unique leg construction and
steel-hardened head, this caster boasts 2,000 lbs. of capacity and offers unparalleled durability and longevity.

Twister™

Tornado Series: STO82-A38H-UGC-PB-UWB-4PSLN [Zinc Finish]

Tornado Series: STO62-1.000X4-UR-RB-SLB [Zinc Finish]

See the Full Tornado™ Series

See the Full Twister™ Series

Both the Tornado and Twister are manufactured in our integrated facility in Toronto. That means you get outstanding lead times, delivery dates you can depend on and unparalleled North American quality backed by our 3-Year No Excuse Warranty.

Download Tornado™ Catalogue

Download Twister™ Catalogue

Algood is proud to manufacture its casters and wheels right here in North America. With our fully integrated manufacturing facility in Toronto, we are leaders in quality and innovation. For more information about Algood Casters, Call: 1-800-254-6633 or Email: Service@Algood.com

Product Spotlight

26Feb 0

Casters & Cold Weather

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Cold-Weather Considerations

Last week brought extreme weather to North America. Texas, with sustained single-digit temperatures (that’s Fahrenheit) and as much as 5” of snow, seemed to be the focus of attention. But, at the same time, the north-east saw multiple snowfalls exceeding 6” while western Canada saw temperatures dipping well below 40ºC (which coincidentally is -40ºF). At Algood, we got a call from a customer in Texas with a question that we usually get from customers in Wisconsin or North Dakota. “Will my casters work in freezing cold weather and how can I protect them?” he asked. We know that if there’s one person asking, others are thinking about the same thing. So, with that in mind, here’s a CasterU primer on casters and cold weather.

Here are a number of cold-weather considerations for casters.

Raceways & Grease

If the grease in the wheel and swivel raceways freezes, casters will seize. Make sure that casters are well greased and that you are using grease rated for the temperatures in which equipment is being used. The standard grease used at Algood will withstand -25ºC (-13ºF) but specialty greases with even lower temperature ratings are available. Raceways can also be protected by seals and thread guards.

Consider Kinginless

Kingpinless casters are ideal for cold weather because the swivel raceway is concealed and protected from water and snow. They normally require no additional greasing bit if they do, the grease fitting is in a very convenient location. In addition, kingpinless casters have a larger swivel raceway, improving the maneuverability of equipment on cold, hard surfaces.

Wheels & Bearings

In freezing temperatures, surfaces get harder and mobility becomes an issue. Harder wheels, that make it easier to get equipment moving and keep it rolling, are the ideal choice. A wheel like our RollX™ has less surface friction and less resistance. In addition, RollX wheels are less likely to chip in cold temperatures. Obstacles on the ground like snow, ice or salt require additional grip, making a softer wheel like our Envirothane™ or Prothane™ a better choice.

Precision ball bearings are the best choice for cold weather. They are pipe sealed, protecting the balls, and rated for temperatures as low as -25ºC. There are bearings available that are rated for even colder temperatures.

Stainless Steel

Cold weather that includes snow and ice (and therefore salt) can create highly corrosive conditions. Casters manufactured using stainless steel and that include stainless steel components will fare much better in extreme cold.

Stay Inside – Duh!

This may be obvious, but keeping equipment with casters away from the outdoors in cold weather will increase its longevity. If you must take equipment outside, be sure that the casters, including all components and grease are rated for extreme cold temperatures.

Need help you with all your cold weather considerations, contact your Algood Sales Rep or reach out to our customer service team by email service@algood.com or by phone at +1 (800) 254-6633.

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