Polypropylene vs. nylon (polyamide): Benefits and drawbacks for various applications
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Curious about the difference between polypropylene vs nylon? According to Fast Radius: Polypropylene and polyamide — commonly known as nylon — are two common plastics for manufacturing end-use parts. Plastics are made from bonded polymers and can be naturally occurring or synthetic. Synthetic polymers are derived from chemically bonding monomers together using heat, pressure, and
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Pneumatic and Semi-Pneumatic Wheels Market Size and Growth
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Looking to the future of the pneumatic and semi-pneumatic wheel market? According to The Host Online: The recent report titled Pneumatic and Semi-Pneumatic Wheels Market published by Verified Market Reports is a focused study encompassing the market segmentation primarily based on type and application. The report investigates the key drivers leading to the growth of
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How do I Choose the Best Hand Cart?
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Looking to pick a hand cart? According to WiseGeek: A hand cart, sometimes spelled handcart, is defined in the fourth edition of the American Heritage Dictionary as, “A small, usually two-wheeled cart pulled or pushed by hand.” This could apply both to tools commonly referred to as dollies or hand trucks, as well as mail
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Dolly vs Hand Truck: What’s the Difference & Where To Buy One?
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Ever wondered the difference between a dolly and a hand truck? According to Medium: If you run a warehouse or other business where moving heavy items is required then you know moving a product from point A to point B is critical. Majority of the time in order to do this, it requires manual labor.
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A heavy-duty “cam-do” brake
Thursday, 28 October 2021
Our PolyCam Brake was created a number of years ago with our customers in mind. Back then, our product development and engineering teams invested the time and research needed to develop a highly effective, very versatile and long-lasting brake. Today, this is one of our bestsellers and might just be the best-designed brake of its
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The History of Casters
Thursday, 27 May 2021
You encounter casters nearly every day, but have you considered their history? According to PHS Wire: What are Casters? “Sometimes people use the words ‘wheel’ and ‘caster’ interchangeably, when a wheel is only one component of a caster. A caster is a device containing a wheel that is attached to the bottom of a large
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Heavy Duty & Heavy Beauty
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Looking for some heavy duty casters? Consider these. Our 7003 and 7009 series casters have it all. Sleek lines make them a thing of beauty and their welded construction provides 1250 lbs. of heavy duty power. This caster is as rugged as it is versatile and is suitable for a host of applications. The 7003
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Industrial Casters Market Insights and Global Outlook
Friday, 21 May 2021
Consider this market report on the casters industry. According to The Sentinel: “The report provides a detailed assessment of the ‘Global Industrial Casters Market’. This includes enabling technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, regulatory landscape, deployment models, operator case studies, opportunities, future roadmaps, value chains, ecosystem player profiles, and strategies included. The report also
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You can almost feel the weight of this double Colossus caster order
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
Have you seen the Colossus caster? Consider this. According to Hamilton Caster: “What’s cooler than a giant custom order of our Colossus casters? A repeat order from the same customer that’s just as huge, of course. But don’t take our word for it. Watch this riveting footage of our larger-than-life Colossus being readied for delivery
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Don’t try to outrun our new Endurance caster series
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
When it comes to casters, consider these. According to Hamilton Caster: “If you’re in the caster biz, you know that 3.5-inch to 5-inch-diameter industrial casters are industry standard. Like Honda Civics, they’re everywhere. When they fail, you can swap in new casters and keep the same hardware. But what about industrial casters that can’t fail—like
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The Caster Wheels Market to focus on innovation in the next 10 years
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Innovation is coming to the caster wheels industry. Consider this. According to The Courier: “Moving bulky items using wheels has been a practice that has been around since the early existence of the ancient civilization. Caster wheels were first patented by David A. Fisher, whose discovery was initially considered for furniture. Later, caster wheels began
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Don’t put the cart before workplace ergonomics
Tuesday, 04 May 2021
Have you considered workplace ergonomics in your shop? According to The Fabricator: “A serious, and often subtle, workplace safety hazard is lurking in many fabricating operations. It starts with employees hauling equipment, workpieces, and products around the shop, even when they’re already taking precautions and following OSHA’s lifting guidelines. “What might start out as a
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Rubber Versus Pneumatic Wheels
Friday, 16 April 2021
What are the differences between rubber and pneumatic wheels? Consider this. According to ItStillRuns: “Most tires are constructed from some form of rubber. But, “rubber tires” usually refers to tires made entirely from solid rubber. Pneumatic tires are the typical tires we are use to having on our cars and bicycles. They have a solid
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3 Considerations When Choosing Caster Wheels
Friday, 16 April 2021
If you are unsure what caster wheels to choose, these tips might help steer you in the right direction. According to Trends Magazine: “Casters can be used in everything from industrial projects to household repairs. But what if you’ve never actually shopped for them before? What do you need to know about your purchase options?
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Heavy Duty Caster Wheels
Thursday, 15 April 2021
New to heavy duty caster wheels? Consider this. According to Trends Buzzer: “What Are Some Uses of Heavy Duty Caster Wheels? “Heavy duty caster wheels are essential elements of industrial and manufacturing industries. They support the handling and moving of bulky items to assist with the production process. The difference between standard and heavy duty
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Casters Market 2021 Segmentation and Analysis
Thursday, 15 April 2021
Looking to the future of the casters market? Consider this. According to The Cowboy Channel: “Casters Market”provides detailed analysis of Market Overview, Drivers, Prospects, Potential Application. Also Casters Industry research report includes the future impact of major drivers and challenges and, support decision makers in manufacture cost-effective professional decisions. Caster is a wheeled device typically
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Let’s talk wheel maintenance, people
Thursday, 04 March 2021
So you’ve got yourself some hard-working wheels, but you want to make sure they stay in tip-top shape for a long time to come? Have no fear. Our at-a-glance guide to wheel maintenance is here. Why: Our wheels are engineered to stand up to tough conditions and applications. That being said, all casters and wheels
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Casters and Cold Weather
Thursday, 04 March 2021
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).
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How To Select The Right Caster Wheels
Tuesday, 02 March 2021
You know you need caster wheels, but how do you choose the right ones? According to Caster Wheel Guide: “Casters and wheels when attached to the underside of a piece of equipment make it easier to transport a heavy load from one place to another. “The classic examples of caster wheels application include hand trucks,
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EXPLANATION OF WHEEL CONFIGURATION FOR INDUSTRIAL CARTS
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
What is the best configuration for the wheels on your industrial cart? According to Load Mover Inc.: “Since the wheel was invented carts were used to move product. Over the years materials for carts have changed and the manufacturing methods have improved. Some carts are built out of stainless steel for the food industry and
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