January 3, 2018
If your company operates in the medical arena, then you probably use a large number of casters. Items of machinery and equipment have to be highly maneuverable so they can be placed where they need to be quickly and efficiency. This means you need casters that roll freely, require little to no maintenance and will…
December 22, 2017
In many cases, the only thing better than a great, light-duty ladder caster is a bulk amount of light-duty ladder casters offered at a discount price! That’s exactly what customers will find when they shop with Douglas Equipment, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of casters and a company notoriously committed to offering a great deal on…
When it comes to saving money within your production facility, versatility is one key factor that will help. Why spend money on six tools when a single adaptable, versatile tool can perform all six jobs? Sure, such a tool might be a little more expensive than your normal, run-of-the-mill tool, but it’s unlikely to cost…
December 18, 2017
There are several different types of casters, but there are two main configurations that you must decide between when making your choice about the caster that is likely to be the best option for your business: Rigid fixed caster Swivel caster A rigid fixed caster is permanently locked in one position, directional-wise. This means that…
December 17, 2017
Several industries, including the hospitality and hotel industry, food manufacturing and processing, as well as hospitals and medical offices, require anti rust stainless steel caster wheels. Stainless steel casters that do not rust are necessary for applications that require frequent washing and are often exposed to harsh cleaning products, corrosive liquids and steam, all of which will cause other types of metal to rust. A variety of these wheels are available from our company, Douglas Equipment, at the most competitive prices.
December 13, 2017
Spherical caster wheels are utilized for furniture, fixtures, office equipment, industrial equipment and institutional/medical equipment. These casters are constructed by mounting a ball inside a restraining fixture or “hood.” The hood may be made of a decorative material or may have a decorative metal finish. Spherical casters are available with an array of decorative finishes, such as Metalized Brass, Windsor Antique and Bright Chrome. Brakes are not available on spherical casters.
December 6, 2017
Ask us who we think South Florida’s Lead Distributor of Drum Handling Equipment is and we’re sure to provide you with an accurate answer! The supplying of drum-handling equipment is one of Douglas Equipment’s genuine specialties. We understand that drums can be awkward and challenging to move around. They’re heavy and due to the settling…
December 5, 2017
During a long day on the job, one of the last things that any industrial worker wants to do is waste their energy lifting a particularly heavy hand truck around the facility. Indeed, that’s energy that should be conserved for actually doing the day’s work, rather than merely wrangling the facility’s equipment. The team at…
December 4, 2017
For such applications, we recommend the Wesco SuperLite Folding Truck model. This all-around warehouse athlete is manufactured using high-grade aluminum that means the truck is easy to maneuver yet is strong and sturdy. The model even comes with shock absorbing properties and the seven-inch wheels with rubber tread mean your warehouse floor is in no danger of being marked.…
December 2, 2017
If you work in any kind of medical environment, then you’ll understand the importance of having good, reliable casters. Transporting medical equipment around using casters can quite literally be a matter of life and death, and you need casters that you know will never let you down. Additionally, casters used in medical facilities may come…
