Dock boards are used as ramps to unload items from trucks to loading docks or vice versa. Dock boards are manufactured out of lightweight aluminum and typically have a safety tread plate surface providing better traction while rolling over the ramp. The high traction aluminum deck is rugged and designed to stand up to heavy traffic. […]
Honeyman Aluminum products is a manufacturer of aluminum carts, hand trucks, parts and other custom items. Specific to this post the Honeyman Hand Truck is a tubular aluminum hand truck uniquely suited to the wholesale beverage distribution industry. This hand truck features both a narrow and short wheel base. This combination creates a hand truck geometry […]
Glass manufacturing facilities use countless amounts of casters and wheels. On glass manufacturing equipment there are a myriad of wheels, rollers and belts which guide the glass panels through all the stages required to produce the glass. There are also what seems to be endless amount of carts, dollies and panel movers throughout these facilities used […]
Vendor-managed inventory, a.k.a. VMI, is a business model structure designed to improve inventory management and order fulfillment. This model streamlines a company’s ordering process and reduces lead times. VMI is designed so the buyer of a product provides certain information their supplier of that product and the supplier then takes full responsibility for managing an […]
If you have the need to protect valuable cargo, reduce cargo vibrations or protect your floors better, a spring loaded caster might be a great option for you. Spring loaded casters are intended to protect delicate cargo by reducing shock exposure and decrease vibrations affecting the cargo. Shock absorbing casters help decrease noise levels while […]
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 it is fixed to the caster. Load heights are a very critical measurement in a variety […]
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 and the hospitality industry. Ranging with many different designs, by searching through the various options […]
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. Not only are medical casters designed for very technical applications but they also are designed […]
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 cart being moved comes into play but the most important element is using the right […]
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 that the flat spot can disappear as the wheel begins to roll and take its […]