HeatMaster wheel
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
The HeatMaster wheel is yet another engineered solution from Darnell-Rose, the innovator in high quality American made casters and wheels. Made from a proprietary blend of rubber, the HeatMaster has been specifically engineered for high temperature autoclave applications, while delivering a quiet, cushioned ride and superior non-marking floor protection for laboratory type environments. HeatMaster is
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3 Things To Know About High Temperature Casters
Monday, 10 April 2023
When moving casters into high-temperature environments, taking the necessary precautions to ensure your equipment can handle the heat is crucial. Elevated temperatures can significantly impact the performance and longevity of your casters, and failing to address this issue could result in costly equipment failure or downtime. Start with high-temperature grease. One of the primary considerations
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Better Load Distribution And Noise Reduction Helps New Carts Move More Parts.
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
The cart manufacturer working with the automotive facility turned to Caster Concepts to help figure out a viable solution. In the first test, the cart used a six-wheel configuration to distribute the load better. While this did a good job distributing the load, the cart would fishtail around corners. It was then determined that the
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Caster wheels market is expected to reach US$ 13.2 Bn by the end of 2031
Monday, 03 April 2023
The global Caster Wheels market is estimated to attain a valuation of US$ 13.2 Bn by the end of 2031, states a study by Transparency Market Research (TMR). Besides, the report notes that the market is prognosticated to expand at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period, 2022-2031. The key objective of the TMR
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99 Series Heavy Duty Casters Provide Real Performance Moving Aerospace Simulator
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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