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Finding the Right Shepherd Series Casters Online

Finding the Right Shepherd Series Casters OnlineIf you’re a regular purchaser of casters, then you may very well be aware of a company by the name of Shepherd Casters. They are one of the biggest manufacturers of casters in the world, and here at Douglas Equipment, we’re very proud to offer their superb and substantial range of casters to our customers.

However, there are many types of casters available, and making sure that you choose the correct model for your application is crucial. Making a bad choice could end up costing you a massive amount of money. Douglas Equipment are the true caster experts, and we’re here to point you in the right direction when it comes to finding the right Shepherd Series casters online.

Here is our quick guide to some of the models from Shepherd Casters.

  • The Regent Series

This line comes in a number of configurations:

  1. Threaded stem
  2. grip ring
  3. grip neck stem
  4. expanding adapter
  5. swivel top plate and rigid top plate

These casters are suitable for fixtures, carts, industrial equipment, medical equipment and furniture. The Regent Series has a zinc finish with double ball bearing raceways plus an octagon washer on threaded stem for the threaded model only. These casters feature NSF-approved thread guards where applicable and are RoHS compliant and can be supplied with a friction brake or a tread lock brake.

  • The Eclipse Series

There are two eclipse models – threaded stem and grip ring stem. These casters are most often used on medical equipment, utility carts, store fixtures, food service equipment and seating. They feature a strong, glass-filled nylon body in either black or grey, and with a sleek, stylish design. These casters come complete with full thread guards and a nut and bolt axle. The brake (if required) is a tread brake that’s uniformly integrated into the body design. The Eclipse Series casters can be supplied RoHS compliant if required.

  • The Omega Series

There are six models in this series:

  1. hollow kingpin
  2. threaded stem
  3. swivel top plate
  4. grip ring
  5. grip neck
  6. round stem

A great caster to use on medical equipment, electronic equipment or seating. All models in this series are fully heat-treated with dual ball bearing raceways and with a black or high luster chrome finish. This caster comes with a choice of wheels – Vipor wheels or soft neoprene rubber.Additional options include brakes and bolt-in stems.

  • The Monarch Series

Four models are available with the Monarch Series from Shepherd Casters:

  1. threaded stem
  2. grip ring
  3. grip neck
  4. swivel top plate

These casters are suitable for use with fixtures, equipment carts, institutional equipment, medical equipment and furniture and feature a tidy, attractive zinc finish, double ball bearing raceways and an octagonal washer on a threaded stem. The raceways are heat-treated for increased resistance to wear and tear. A polished nickel finish is available on request and friction brakes can be fitted on all models.

  • The Baron Series

There are four basic models in this series:

  1. threaded stem
  2. grip ring stem
  3. grip neck stem
  4. swivel top plate

These great-looking casters are ideal for furniture, fixtures, medical equipment and office equipment. They are constructed with a double ball bearing raceway and an octagon washer on a threaded stem. The entire upper portion of the wheel is covered to give extra aesthetic appeal, which also prolongs the life of the caster by preventing unwanted debris from entering the wheel.  The 2” model is heat treated. There are 3 finishes available – bright chrome, metallized bronze and windsor antique. These casters can be supplied RoHS compliant upon request.

  • The RS/RT Series

This is a series of casters that are fully functional to suit most basic, light-duty needs.

The models available are:

  1. hollow kingpin swivel
  2. hollow kingpin total lock
  3. threaded stem
  4. threaded stem total lock
  5. grip ring
  6. round grip neck

Note: The last three are available in both the swivel and total lock configurations.

These highly reliable casters are suitable for use with medical equipment, store fixtures, institutional equipment, electronic equipment, mobile carts and furniture. They are fully heat-treated (dependent on model) and some models can be supplied with total lock or directional lock brakes. Some models can also be supplied in a black finish with a Vipor wheel.

  • The Z Series Composite Institutional Series

A caster more suited for heavy-duty use than some of the lighter models we have covered so far, the Z Series comes in six varieties:

  1. threaded stem
  2. threaded stem total lock
  3. grip ring stem
  4. grip ring stem total lock
  5. swivel top plate
  6. swivel top plate total lock and swivel top plate direction lock

The Z Series really is a classy-looking casterthat is suitable for use with medical equipment, computer carts, utility carts, store fixtures and food service equipment. Like many of Shepherd’s casters, it is constructed using a dual ball bearing with a labyrinth raceway seal that is adept at keeping out moisture and unwanted debris that can shorten the lifespan of a caster. The caster has a durable, glass-filled nylon body for added strength and has a sleek, stylish design.

Your braking options, if you require them, are a total lock that locks the caster completely in place, or a swivel lock that can turn your swivel caster into a fixed wheel caster. All components of this caster can be manufactured from stainless steel as an alternative to nylon.

Douglas Equipment. Answering Your of Shepherd Series Caster Questions!

The models we’ve listed above are only a few examples of the complete range of casters manufactured by Shepherd. If you’re still unsure about finding the right Shepherd Series caster online, then Douglas Equipment assist you. All you need to do is give us a call at 1-800-451-0030 or ask us a question using our online contact form.