November 27, 2017
If you are in the material handling business, then you’ll know that having the right types of equipment will save you both time and money. When it comes to selecting which items are likely to be the best purchases for your company, the usual advice is to stick with the top brands. These companies have…
November 23, 2017
Improved efficiency and speed is worthless if the material-handling equipment doesn’t ensure the safety of the people and materials involved. Anywhere you are utilizing material handling equipment, whether it’s in a warehouse, factory or manufacturing area, safety needs to be the top priority. Knowing what you will be moving when choosing your material-handling equipment can…
November 13, 2017
When it comes to transporting any type of equipment around a factory or warehouse, drums may very well be the most challenging and awkward type of item to move—especially when it contains hazardous substances. Your employees need to be extremely careful when handling drums mainly for safety purposes. We would be remiss if we didn’t…
November 11, 2017
No matter the item you purchase – whether it be a custom caster or the latest technical gadget – it must have originated from somewhere. Of course, the start of any product’s life cycle is the manufacturer, and the ‘end’ is the consumer, but there are a lot of stages along the way as the…
November 10, 2017
Casters are great to add to a cart to make it move smoothly and easily, but what about when you stop and want the cart to stay in place, especially when you’re transporting heavy-duty applications? In instances like this, you will need brakes to hold the wheels, but what types of brakes are best suited…
November 7, 2017
If you want to get the most out of your drum contents, then you’re going to need a drum roller. Drums are often used for the storage of liquids – oils, chemicals, paints – any type of substance that is in a liquid state when at room temperature. Some liquids separate while they are in…
November 3, 2017
If 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.…
November 2, 2017
Though casters are typically associated with large-scale commercial usage and mobility, they’re actually a great way to make typical office furniture or home decor items more portable. This is made possible by smaller, light duty casters that can be attached to existing furniture in a number of ways. You have the option of using either…
October 26, 2017
Many businesses and warehouse managers might not be aware that you can select a certain kind of tread for your casters. This is something you especially want to look into when it comes to increasing the efficiency of your business operation. Every little improvement counts! Wearing the Wrong Shoe for the Job Imagine…
October 23, 2017
The caster. It’s typically the unsung hero often overlooked, yet an extremely vital accessory to any business operation throughout any industry. We very often take for granted the convenience provided by the small, forgettable wheels and casters. They’re always with us, found on the bottom of many pieces of furniture and equipment that we don’t…
