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99 Series Heavy Duty Casters Provide Real Performance Moving Aerospace Simulator

Wednesday, 15 March 2023 by admin
An aerospace company needed casters to put on a ground support assembly used to transport an aerospace simulator. Moving the aerospace simulator is a complex and challenging task, as it was a large, heavy, and delicate piece of equipment. Not to mention this precious cargo took more than a year to complete. To transport this
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Empowered: Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Increases Rack Loads Without Increasing Costs.

Monday, 13 March 2023 by admin
With the large-scale shift from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric powertrains, the production of electric vehicles has taken off — along with the need for EV batteries which can weigh up to 350 pounds each. For a major electric vehicle manufacturer, this created many challenges. In the race to get production levels at their
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UltraGlide wheels delivers more push, cush, and staying power

Wednesday, 08 March 2023 by admin
The new UltraGlide™’s ball bearings have been upgraded in both size and quality to provide more than double the bearing life. Hamilton engineers also designed the die cast aluminum center with a new concave face that concentrates the compression of the urethane toward the centerline of the tread. It’s a key innovation that simulates the
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It’s a triple threat of Hamilton casters

Monday, 06 March 2023 by admin
This beast of a triple caster we designed for an engineering design firm. Each 21-inch wheel is impressive in its own right. But when banded thrice together to support four corners of an 80,000-pound movable assembly, it’s a threesome worthy of Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra combined. The assembled structure itself (see illustration to the right)
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TWERGO® Wins Again, Largest US Automaker Achieves Push Force Reductions From 70 Lbs. To 40 Lbs.

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 by admin
Reducing Push Force and Floor Debris Adds Up to Big Benefits. Situation: The largest automaker in the United States was having issues with initial push force on the facilities material handling carts. Each cart load weighed in at about 10,000 lbs. On these carts, initial push force averaged approximately 70 lbs. of pressure exerted per
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COLSON GROUP LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF MAINTENANCE FREE CASTERS

Monday, 13 February 2023 by admin
Colson Group, the leader in caster and wheel products, announces their Albion brand launch of a new line of Maintenance Free casters. The new 28 and 38 Series casters are designed for improved ergonomics, long life, and quiet mobility. The new Maintenance Free casters are equipped with a sealed precision swivel bearing. This makes it
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This custom caster will never steer you wrong

Wednesday, 08 February 2023 by admin
There’s that famous line in “The Big Lebowski” when John Goodman’s character, Walter—in all his resourcefulness—is trying to make a point that he can do just about anything for his friend, The Dude: “You want a toe? I can get you a toe. Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o’clock,” Walter quips.
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Versatility & Durability With the VersaTrac 27® Series Caster

Monday, 06 February 2023 by admin
When you need a light-to-medium duty caster with proven durability and reliability, the VersaTrac 27® Series Caster is the right tool for the job. Available in a broad range of styles and sizes, RWM makes it easy to customize your caster to meet your specific needs. Lightweight and reliable, this design is the solution your
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Experience Superior Ergonomics With RWM Casters’ Heavy-Duty GT Wheel

Wednesday, 11 January 2023 by admin
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RWM’s GT Wheel is mimicked worldwide, but competitors use cheaper materials with substandard results. No other company can match the performance of this wheel and all the advantages that it provides. Just some of the features and benefits of the GT wheel include: Numerous applications: This wheel is cut out for extended use on both
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How & Why RWM’s Wheels Work

Monday, 09 January 2023 by admin
Selecting a wheel might sound easy enough, but once you actually get started, it can be a daunting process. The tricky part comes when you try to determine which wheel is best for you. Fortunately, our team is here to help! We’ve put together this guide that explains how our wheels work and what you
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Hamilton Introduces New Heavy Duty Casters and Wheels Built for 10-mph Speeds

Wednesday, 04 January 2023 by admin
Hamilton Caster is proud to introduce four new caster series and five new wheel series designed to transport heavy loads safely up to 10-mph. The new 10-mph speed-rated Spinfinity XC Casters and TerraTech Wheels are designed for heavy industrial applications with load requirement ranges from 1,500 lbs. to 17,500 lbs. According to Jim Lippert, Hamilton’s
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Caster Wheels Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2022-2031

Monday, 02 January 2023 by admin
The report also provides the compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) of the global caster wheels market from 2022 to 2031. The report has been prepared after an extensive research.Primary research involved bulk of the research efforts, wherein analysts carried out interviews with key opinion leaders, industry leaders, and opinion makers. Secondary research involved referring
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Caster Concepts’ heavy-duty casters deliver might, fueling the next generation of spaceflight and boosting manufacturing efficiency

Wednesday, 14 December 2022 by admin
When the going got heavy, manufacturers used to pay more to move more. Now Caster Concepts Inc. (casterconcepts.com), a leading maker of industrial, heavy-duty wheels and casters, announces the release of its latest line of casters, the first-ever maintenance-free casters that can move up to 20,000 pounds of material. The 97 and 97HD Series casters
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Why Are Swivel Casters With Lock More Helpful?

Monday, 12 December 2022 by admin
A recent webinar on ergonomics and ergonomic design addressed the topic of swivel casters. The webinar addressed some common complaints about swivel casters, specifically those on the wheel closest to the operator. In addition, it offered recommendations to educate operators about the benefits of swivels. Listed below are some of the main advantages of swivel
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RWM Casters Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Wheels

Wednesday, 07 December 2022 by admin
RWM Caster’s heavy-duty cast iron wheels are made of much stronger material than inexpensive semi-steel wheels offered by many other industrial wheel manufacturers. These high-quality, heavy-duty cast iron wheels are durable, versatile, and heat-resistant. Features: Wheel Bearings: Choice of straight roller, annular ball, tapered, celcon, or plain Temperature Range: -40° to +800°F Retaining Washers: All
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Caster Wheels Market to Exceed Revenues Worth US$ 13.2 Bn by 2031 End

Monday, 05 December 2022 by admin
Caster wheel is an assembly consisting of a wheel and mounting mechanism. Caster wheels are primarily used in carts, dollies, racks, and other material handling equipment to facilitate their movement. They are largely employed in hotels, hospitals, warehouses, textile mills, and manufacturing plants for automobiles and aerospace equipment. The global caster wheels market is projected
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What Industrial Caster Or Wheel Do I Use?

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 by admin
Using a polyurethane wheel has many benefits. However, using poly wheels outside their rated limits can cause them to fail for several reasons. Overloading and excess speed are the two main reasons why polyurethane can fail. There is another type of failure (which rarely happens) called bond failure. Below I will cover these types of
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Three Common Causes Of Polyurethane Wheel Failure

Monday, 14 November 2022 by admin
Many customers have asked, “How do I know what industrial caster or wheel to use?” Many specifications need to be figured out when determining what you need in your caster. The three most common questions that help us determine which caster include: What is the maximum load capacity of your application? When determining weight capacity,
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Experience Smooth Transportation With RWM’s Pneumatic Casters

Wednesday, 09 November 2022 by admin
Advantages of Pneumatic Casters Pneumatic casters have a significantly longer life span and require considerably less maintenance to operate than alternative casters. These casters provide exceptional cushioning for heavy loads and roll over obstructions such as rocks, pipes, gravel, etc., with ease. Because of these advantages, they are ideal for use within a wide range
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Versatility & Durability With the VersaTrac 27® Series Caster

Monday, 07 November 2022 by admin
The VersaTrac 27® Series Caster is built with your choice of wheels. We offer ball, celcon, oilite, roller, or plain bearings. This allows you to select the bearing that will provide the smoothest movement within your facility. Plus, the 2.75-millimeter heat-treated raceways won’t suffer brinelling and subsequent loss of function. This process also improves swivel
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