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The overall height (a.k.a. load height) on a caster is the distance from the top of the caster to the bottom of the wheel. In other words, this is the length from the ground to where the unit sits once …

Mesh, canvas, vinyl and polyethylene are all common materials a mobile laundry or mail cart can be fabricated out of. These quality materials provide for quality trucks and baskets which can be ubiquitous in laundries, hospitals, textile mills, garment plants …

Medical Casters come in a technical variety that keep healthcare operations moving during their busy and fast paced days & nights. Medical casters need to adhere to the strict requirements of being clean, quiet, smooth rolling and easy to push/pull. …

Ergonomics are critical in many caster and wheel applications. Reducing the push/pull force that is required to move a cart or object is the most important aspect of ergonomic performance when manually moving a cart. The weight load of the …

A flat spot on your wheel tread can form when the wheel is loaded in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Soft rubber and polyurethane are the wheel materials where flat spotting most often occurs. There is a chance …

Valley Craft is a manufacturer of industrial equipment and carts located in Lake City, Minnesota. Valley Craft designs, develops and manufactures premium material handling and storage solutions. These solutions include a vast range of proprietary and custom solutions. Valley Craft was …

In the past 10 years Presto lifts has evolved into a global leader in materials handling solutions by focusing on three core principles: Product Quality, Product Availability and Product Innovation. For over 70 years, Presto Lifts, Inc. has been creating …

“Metric applications are bigger than you think.” This is a line that was spoken in a conversation at The Caster Guy office recently and it is a statement which is absolutely true. Metric caster applications are bigger than you think. …

The swivel section on a swivel caster is the point at which failure most often occurs. We call this part of the caster the “Swivel Raceway”. This section on the caster is exposed to torque and stress which can cause …

Reducing costs is imperative in every business and is something that can be applied in many areas of a business. Cutting production costs, using efficient time strategies, lowering financial expenditures, reducing supply expenses… to name a few. For the purpose of this discussion, reducing …

Intermetro wire shelving has been the industry standard since 1965. As a stocking distributor for their products, I am always excited and proud when my team completes a new and unique installation for one of our customers. Since we stock everything at …

Hi everybody, I am excited to announce that I have recently launched my Hospitals and Healthcare catalog to try and simplify some literature for all of you working in these facilities. Everywhere you look in a hospital or healthcare facility …