Tag: casters

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

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)

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

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

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

Swivel/Rigid Combinations  You can outfit equipment with different combinations of rigid and swivel casters to meet specific needs and applications. In fact, finding the right combination can have a huge impact on stability and ergonomics. In this edition of CasterU we present some of the most common caster combinations along with the pros and cons

It’s just a wheel, right? If only it were that simple. Casters are available in a huge range of sizes, styles, materials, and with numerous swiveling, braking and locking options. This can make choosing the right one feel more than a bit intimidating. But no need to worry. This comprehensive guide will lay out all