Historically, the manufacture of industrial casters has combined the processes of forging, casting, stamping, and welding.
In caster applications that include locks for the rotating part, straight-line movement is often required, as well as high maneuverability in other aspects of the application.
Pneumatic tires are a popular wheel choice in industrial caster applications.
Brakes are a popular choice for heavy-duty industrial casters.
Heavy-duty industrial casters are used in a variety of applications ranging from a simple work cart to tools built to transport aircraft nose cones.
In industrial caster applications, machined plastics are a popular choice for wheel material.
When designing a heavy-duty industrial caster, there are two main designs for the caster’s swivel section: with a center pivot and without a center pivot.
When equipping an industrial cart or truck with industrial-grade casters, there are many different combinations that can be used to achieve specific handling characteristics.
Most people underestimate the options and variety of products available when specifying heavy-duty industrial casters for their material handling application.
Properly specified industrial casters can help improve employee health and safety by reducing ergonomic forces required for operation.
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