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As reported by The Fabricator in their article “Caster reduces push/pull forces by up to 50%,” Caster Concepts Inc. has unveiled the TWERGO Xtreme caster, specifically designed for heavy-duty material handling in the AGV and aerospace sectors. The caster boasts a remarkable capability to reduce push/pull forces by up to 50%, outperforming traditional products used

As reported by PR Newswire in their article titled “Colson Group Acquires Finnish Caster Manufacturer Manner,” a significant development is reshaping the landscape of caster and wheel product solutions. In a strategic move, Colson Group has acquired a prominent caster manufacturer based in Hanko, Finland. The Chairman of the Board at the acquired company expressed

As reported by The Manufacturer in their article titled “Caster Concepts expands TWERGO® ergonomic caster line,” the industrial landscape is witnessing a remarkable advancement in workplace safety and efficiency. The expansion of the TWERGO® ergonomic caster line, designed to reduce strain injuries, is making a significant impact. TWERGO® introduces a unique dumbbell design that significantly

As highlighted in RWM Caster’s blog, the pneumatic series casters ensure smooth, soft, and stable motion, making them the perfect solution for a wide range of transportation needs. These casters excel in safely transporting heavy loads over uneven or challenging surfaces, both indoors and outdoors. With a longer lifespan and low maintenance requirements, pneumatic casters

As stated by Caster Concepts in their case study, a specialized solution for easier movement and maneuvering of heavier loads with the Swivel on Swivel 97HD Caster. This innovative caster features a high-capacity swivel section, effectively reducing force load during directional changes. The maintenance-free design ensures extended caster life and optimal performance, making it a

As reported by Hamilton Caster, the engineering department proudly presents the Champion Stainless Series, an innovative addition to their stainless-steel caster offering capable of supporting up to 3200 lbs. per caster. This new series sets the standard as the highest rated stainless steel caster series currently available in the market. Specially designed for extra heavy

As reported by Caster Concepts, the 77 Series maintenance-free caster has proven to be a game-changer in reducing caster failure and downtime for indoor-outdoor paint skids. Featuring a Twergo® Wheel and a T/R 95 tread, the 77 Series Caster employs a dual (sealed precision) bearing design to prevent dust and dirt from compromising its smooth

If you’re familiar with industrial casters, you know that 3.5-inch to 5-inch-diameter casters are industry standard. Like Honda Civics, they are everywhere. When they fail, you can swap in new casters and keep the same hardware. But what about industrial casters that cannot fail—like ones that are mission critical for aerospace, automotive, or other mission

LevelMaster 2” is the latest new product solution from Darnell-Rose, the innovator in high quality American made casters. This adjustable leveling caster is designed to move business machines such as Computer Frames, Electronic Enclosures, Copy Machines, Server Cabinets, Display Racks or Kiosks into place, while also providing the capability of leveling and stabilizing to assure

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Conceptual Innovations, an engineering and custom manufacturing firm powered by Caster Concepts, announces the release of the HaloDrive. This omni-directional motor-powered system delivers precision movement for the largest, heaviest and most complex applications across industries. Its patented HaloDrive Pods feature powered wheels that add mobility to a wide variety of heavy-duty industrial applications with a

The product engineering department at Hamilton Caster release the expansion of their stainless-steel caster offering with an all-new series rated up to 3200 lbs. per caster. With this introduction, the new Champion Stainless Series represents the highest rated stainless steel caster series on the market today. The new series is designed for extra heavy loads

There are many things that you might want to be unstoppable but casters aren’t one of them. Brakes are a critical caster component and choosing the right brake is a key factor in both safety and performance. This edition of CasterU provides a rundown of the brake options that we offer including the features and