In my constant attempt to find the proper material handling products for each of your applications, I want to touch base on a simple material handling product which people often forget that I offer.  Throughout every industrial warehouse, chances are …

Hi Everyone, This past week I was at the PFMA tradeshow with my team. PFMA stands for the Plant & Facilities Maintenance Association. This tradeshow is the largest industrial trade show in Wisconsin which was filled with a wide variety …

Hi everyone, With my name being The Caster Guy, I think it’s obvious that I specialize in casters and wheels. However, I am constantly reminding people that I also offer full lines of material handling products ranging from bins and …

Hi everyone, Recently, I was working with a customer on improving the roll-ability of a few moving dollies she had. There was nothing unique about her application. All she was looking for was a caster that provided a quieter and …

Hi Everyone, My team and I are always working on ways to improve ergonomic performance with our caster recommendations so I want to highlight a caster we just uploaded on the website. The new Polyflexon caster is a great caster …

Hi everyone, A common question I get asked a lot is whether or not stainless steel should be used rather than zinc plated steel. Both of these rig materials serve their purpose but vary from each other significantly. Stainless steel …

Hi everyone, To piggy back off of last weeks post, in this weeks edition I am going to talk about floor locks.Floor locks are designed to hold your mobile equipment in a specific location. They are intended for use on …

Materials Needed: 1 Piece of Thick Plywood, Wooden Dowels, Furniture Casters, Wood Screws, Drill, Tape Measure, Sandpaper, Circular Saw.   The fun thing about a DIY project is that you can completely customize them to fit your needs and style.  In the …

Hi everyone, For this week’s topic, I am going to focus on a few versions of the common brake options we offer for different caster series. I work very hard with my team to provide all of my customers with …

Reminiscent of antique factory carts, this easy to build coffee table will bring industrial charm to your living space. This coffee table sits lower than traditional coffee tables. Materials Needed: (2) 1″ x 2″ x 8′ Boards, (4) 1″ x 6″ …

Today, you’ll learn about top plates and some prevalent sizes used in the industry. The aim here is to provide advice that’s brief and straightforward, focusing on three series of casters that cater to a wide array of common applications …

Materials Needed: IKEA Laptop Table, Caster Wheels, 1/4″ Acrylic Plastic Sheet, Drill, 1/2″ and 3/16″ Drill Bits, Screws, Paint, Glass Cutter.   This do-it-yourself beverage cart makes it easy for you to entertain your guests by displaying your drink-making essentials on …