Monthly Archives: February 2022

Exploring the Parts of a Hand Truck

Hand trucks offer an easier and more ergonomic way to transport objects. Rather than carrying the objects by hand, you can place them on a hand truck. Not to be confused with a dolly, it can lower your risk of …

The Benefits of Plate Casters

If you’re planning to buy casters, you might be wondering whether plate casters are the right choice. Also known as plate-mount casters, they consist of a top plate, axle and a wheel. They don’t have a stem. Rather, the top …

Swivel Casters: Should You Choose Kingpin or Kingpinless?

When shopping for swivel casters, you may come across kingpin and kingpinless. Swivel casters, of course, are characterized by their ability to rotate in a full 360 degrees. Some casters can only roll forward and backward, but swivel casters can …

Caster Parts Definitions & Nomenclature

Axel Nut The nut on the side of the leg that holds the thrust washers, spanner bushings, and bolt or lube axles together. Bolt Hole Spacing Bolt hole spacing is the distance measured from the center of the bolt hole …

6 Essential Hand Truck Safety Tips

Hand trucks are a simple and convenient way to move heavy loads. Also known as hand carts, they consist of an L-shaped frame with a flat base at the bottom and a pair of handles at the top. You can …