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 …
Continue readingThe Dos and Don’ts of Using a Dolly
Dollies make it easy to move large and heavy objects. Not to be confused with hand trucks, they consist of a square- or rectangular-shaped platform with four wheels. Rather than carrying objects, you can place them on a dolly. The …
Continue readingThe Beginner’s Guide to Never Flat Casters
If you’re looking for a set of reliable casters, you may want to choose never flat casters. You can attach them to the bottom of carts, equipment, furniture and other objects. While never flat casters look like ordinary plate casters, …
Continue readingWhat Are Scaffolding Casters?
If you’re looking for casters to use with a scaffolding unit, you should consider choosing scaffolding casters. Like all casters, they consist of wheels attached to a mounting frame. Scaffolding casters, however, are particularly useful for scaffolding units. What are …
Continue readingManual vs Electric Pallet Jacks: Which Is Best?
There’s no easier way to transport pallets in the workplace than by using a pallet jack. Even with stacked with heavy objects, you can use a pallet jack to lift pallets, after which you can roll them to the desired …
Continue readingAn Introduction to Rigid Casters and Their Pros and Cons
Casters come in a variety of styles, one of the most common being rigid. Rigid casters are available for furniture, equipment and other objects Like all casters, they feature a wheel attached to a frame. You can mount a set …
Continue readingChanges to the Government Buy American Policies.
Buy America policies already regulate many of the federal government’s purchases. The president, speaking from the White House, said the new content criteria for what the federal government considers a Made In America product will rise from 55 percent this …
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