If you regularly move furniture, appliances or other heavy objects with a dolly, you may want to invest in a set of dolly caps. Dollies are material handling devices consisting of a four-wheeled platform. Rather than lifting and carrying heavy …
Continue readingMaterial Handling Made Easy with Rotacasters.
Rotatrucks The Self Supporting Rotatruck is a revolutionary hand truck that supports the weight of the load so that you don’t have to. It reduces the risk of workplace injuries associated with standard handtrucks and directly improves productivity. In October 2009- the …
Continue readingKingpin Casters: Single Ball Race vs Double Ball Race
Kingpin casters are often categorized according to their swivel assembly. All kingpin casters have a swivel assembly. It’s a collection of components that allow the connected wheels to swivel in all directions. The swivel assembly, however, may contain a single …
Continue readingWhat is a Rotacaster?
What is a Rotacaster? The Rotacaster principle is straightforward. Our sturdy omni wheel combines 360-degree mobility with the stability of a solid attachment. The Rotacaster wheel’s unique design, which uses integrated rollers rather than a swivel mount, achieves this. A …
Continue reading6 Reasons to Choose an Aluminum Ladder
When shopping for a ladder, you may want to choose an aluminum ladder. Ladders are available in different materials. Some of them are made of fiberglass, whereas others are made of steel or aluminum. Each material offers its own benefits. …
Continue readingBig or Small? The Importance of Choosing the Right Wheel Size for Casters
When shopping for casters, you should pay close attention to the wheel size. All casters have a wheel. Some of them, however, have a bigger wheel than others. The size of a caster’s wheel is represented by two measurements: wheel …
Continue readingThe Beginner’s Guide to Expansion Stem Casters
Stem casters are available in different styles. Unlike plate casters, they all have a cylindrical rod at the top. Known as a stem, it’s used to mount stem casters on the bottom of objects. Expansion stem casters have a stem …
Continue reading6 Common Types of Industrial Ladders
From construction workers and tree trimmers to electricians and solar panel installers, millions of workers rely on industrial ladders. Industrial ladders consist of vertical steps. To reach an elevated surface, workers can climb a ladder. While all ladders feature steps, …
Continue readingSingle-Wheel vs Twin-Wheel Casters: Which Should You Choose?
One of the decisions you’ll have to make when shopping for casters is whether to choose single-wheel or twin-wheel casters. All casters have at least one wheel. Plate casters are mounted via a flat square- or rectangular-shaped metal plate, whereas …
Continue readingWhat Are Frame Extensions for Hand Trucks?
When shopping for hand truck accessories, you may come across frame extensions. Hand trucks are available in different sizes. Tall hand trucks, of course, support taller loads than short hand trucks. Even if you have a short hand truck, though, …
Continue readingHow to Choose Casters for Hardwood Floors
When shopping for casters, you should consider the type of flooring on which you intend to roll them. Different types of flooring require different types of casters. For soft floors, nylon casters are an excellent choice. Consisting of thermoplastic polymer, …
Continue readingToe Guards: Protecting Your Toes From Casters
Have you ever rolled a caster over your foot? Depending on how much weight it was bearing, it may have caused minor and temporary discomfort, or it may have caused a more serious foot injury. Casters are often used to …
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