Does your job involve loading and unloading pallets? Also known as skids, pallets are commonly used to transport inventory, materials and other objects. They are platforms consisting of multiple wooden planks. Loading and unloading pallets, of course, is laborious. It …

When most people think of casters, they envision traditional wheel assemblies that are mounted on the bottom of objects. From shopping carts and office chairs to hospital beds and dollies, you can find them on a variety of everyday objects. …

Braking casters are distinguished from all other casters by their use of a braking system. They still feature an undriven wheel in a frame or assembly, and you can still mount them on the bottom of carts, chairs or other …

A multi-use ladder is a smart investment. Also known as a multi-purpose ladder, it supports different configurations. If you’re looking to buy a new ladder, you may want to skip a traditional extension ladder or step ladder. With its convertible …

You can’t go wrong with semi-steel casters. Whether you’re planning to use them indoors or outdoors, they will last a long time — all while rolling smoothly on the objects to which they are mounted. Semi-steel casters receive their namesake …

OneMonroe, the parent company being MRO Hardware is pleased to announce the launching of a new partner website. Above Board Electronics  is a global provider of MRO, Fastener and Assembly Hardware, Electromechanical, Electronic Connector, Terminal, LCD, and a complete range …

Food service walk ramps are a smart investment for nearly all restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and other food service businesses. As the name suggests, they are ramps on which you can walk while transporting food. If you own a food …

When rolling heavy objects over rough or uneven terrain, you’ll need to use the right type of casters. All casters feature a wheel with an integrated assembly, but some of them are better suited for rough or even terrain than …

When inspecting the bottom of a typical office chair, you may notice that it has five casters. Nearly all “rolling” office chairs have five casters. They have a central stem that extends downward from the bottom of the seat. At …

You can’t choose the right casters without considering the way in which they are mounted. Most casters are mounted via a plate or stem. You can mount them on the bottom of objects by connecting a plate or stem to …

Casters are often categorized according to the way in which they are mounted. Stem casters, for instance, are mounted via a threaded rod known as a stem, whereas plate casters are mounted via a rectangular- or shape-shaped plate. There are …

When shopping for casters, you may want to consider the offset distance. Most casters fall under one of two categories: rigid or swivel. Rigid casters are fixed and can only roll forward and backward. Swivel casters, on the other hand, …