UltraGlide wheels delivers more push, cush, and staying power

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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How & Why RWM’s Wheels Work

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

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 to Exceed Revenues Worth US$ 13.2 Bn by 2031 End

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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Three Common Causes Of Polyurethane Wheel Failure

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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New Heavy Duty Casters & Wheels Designed for Heavy Industrial Applications

Hamilton Caster introduce (4) new caster series and (5) new wheel series designed to transport heavy loads safely up to 10-mph. The new 10-mph speed-rated Spinfinity® XC Casters and Renegade™ Wheels are designed for heavy industrial applications with load requirement ranges from 1500 lbs. to 17,500 lbs. According to Jim Lippert, Hamilton’s VP of Sales,
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New Wheels for Ergonomic and AGV Applications

Hamilton introduce its newest UltraGlide wheel series. It’s Hamilton’s latest modular solution designed to reduce the amount of energy needed to move loads in manual or powered applications. Designed for ergonomic and AGV applications, the new UltraGlide still features independent swivel surfaces that eliminate scrubbing, making it much easier to turn. It still has split
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Don’t put the cart before workplace ergonomics

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 minor strain from pushing around the same cart or picking up the
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What Are the Different Types of Urethane Wheels?

Polyurethane, or urethane, is a material that is used for its beneficial properties of toughness, durability, and rubber-like elasticity. Since the material can range between soft and hard, urethane products can replace other objects that might otherwise use a different material, such as plastic, metal or rubber. Other beneficial properties of the urethane application include
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Types of Casters & Wheel Guide

A caster is an assembly that includes a wheel and a mount. Casters support and make it easy to maneuver carts, racks, dollies and other equipment. Casters come in different materials, wheel diameters, tread widths, load ratings and overall heights to give your equipment mobility in many kinds of work environment. To help determine which
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What Are the Different Types of Urethane Wheels?

Polyurethane, or urethane, is a material that is used for its beneficial properties of toughness, durability, and rubber-like elasticity. Since the material can range between soft and hard, urethane products can replace other objects that might otherwise use a different material, such as plastic, metal or rubber. Other beneficial properties of the urethane application include
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Mini Case History: Smarter materials transport in the four walls

At close to 300,000 square feet, walking from one end of Cotterman Co.’s main manufacturing facility in Croswell, Mich., is about a quarter of a mile in length. While that may not seem like much at first, it can be if you have something heavy to carry or push the entire distance multiple times each
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Pneumatic and Semi-Pneumatic Wheels Market Size, Scope And Forecast | Leading Players

This Pneumatic and Semi-Pneumatic Wheels Market report provides a comprehensive overview of important aspects that will drive market growth such as market drivers, restraints, prospects, opportunities, restraints, current trends, and technical and industrial advancements. The detailed study of the industry, industrial sector development and improvement, and new product launches outlined in this Pneumatic and Semi-Pneumatic
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Mini Case History: Smarter materials transport in the four walls

At close to 300,000 square feet, walking from one end of Cotterman Co.’s main manufacturing facility in Croswell, Mich., is about a quarter of a mile in length. While that may not seem like much at first, it can be if you have something heavy to carry or push the entire distance multiple times each
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The Best Hand Trucks (Review & Buying Guide) in 2022

It’s safe to say that most people don’t like moving things around, especially if they are big and heavy. So why not work smarter instead of harder? That’s why everyone needs a hand truck or dolly, as some people call them. If you want one but are under the impression that they are too big
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11 Best Heavy Duty Snow Shovels With Wheels To Clear Out The Yard & Driveway

The coldest part of the year is here once again where snow seems to cover nearly everything from gardens, driveways and roads. If you’re struggling to keep the snow away from home, your usual shovel may not be enough to finish the task. We rounded up some of the best available heavy-duty snow shovels with
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Carts, tuggers and casters: The unsung heroes of the warehouse

Survey the modern warehouse or DC and you just might overlook the carts, tuggers and casters that literally keep the wheels turning in these expansive facilities. Sure, they may not always be the focal point in the push to automate, digitize and modernize these operations, but all three pieces of equipment continue to play a
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Review: Rock-N-Roller Multi Cart

A gigging musicians best friend. If you’ve ever had the (dis)pleasure of having to move a full drum kit from your jam room, to your bandmates’ sedan, then on to the venue (and the backstage labyrinth of loading bays, side doors and narrow hallways that lie between you and your natural habitat-the stage), then you’ve
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Industrial Caster Wheels Market to Witness Considerable Growth by 2028, With Key Players

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Industrial Caster Wheels Market Research Report. It is predictable that the market will grow at a lasting pace in the coming years. The Industrial Caster Wheels Market 2022 research report presents an analysis of market size, share and growth, trends, cost structure and comprehensive and statistical data in the global market. Industrial Caster Wheels Market
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9 Hand Trucks to Ensure Seamless Warehouse Management

If you have ever carried a bulky item up a staircase, you’re well aware of the physical effort it takes to complete the task. There are multiple times when we may need to move heavy things from one place to another, and that’s where a lightweight hand truck comes into play. The availability of these
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