January 10, 2013
There are few names in casters that command as much respect, and as much business, as Shepherd Casters. The company’s history dates back to its first caster product, designed and produced in 1945, and it expands over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries. For more than half a century, Shepherd Casters has been…
January 8, 2013
The Advantages Buying Casters in Bulk Though casters are generally designed to stand the test of time and work well for years on end, they do require replacement after several years of service to those in the medical, industrial, and commercial fields. When the time comes to replace those casters, many business owners might feel…
December 31, 2012
The Best Caster for the Job If you are in the business of moving things, you understand the importance of casters and wheels, the actual items that makes your furniture or equipment mobile. You may be unaware however, of the plethora of options that are available. Even if you are currently using equipment that is…
December 19, 2012
Caster wheels are no small expense for commercial customers, but they’re typically designed to last quite a long time in order to enhance their value. Even so, casters can quickly become damaged or defective if the proper maintenance is not performed on a regular basis. Customers in every industry should follow a few basic steps after purchasing their caster wheels in order to ensure that they last as long as possible, even in the toughest environments.
December 13, 2012
Before shopping for new ora replacement casters, customers should be aware that not all of these wheels are created equally. All too often, people assume that a wheel is simply a wheel, and that it will be able to easily function in any application. This could not be further from the truth, however. Casters are sold based on a maximum rated weight capacity, and this determines exactly where they’re useful. Light casters are good for rolling furniture, while heavier casters need to be purchased for industrial equipment or heavier uses.
November 26, 2012
If there’s one word that characterizes every good caster currently on the market, it would be “durable.” These small but mighty wheels are used in a wide variety of environments, from factories and industrial warehouses to hospitals and offices. Through it all, they must resist wear and tear, rust, and damage that can be wrought…
Two Main Types of Casters Although casters can come in many different designs, they can all be classified into two main types. Casters can be swivel or rigid. Of course, the two main types are self-explanatory as to how they behave. The swivel casters allow for a full range of circular movement of the caster…
The convenience of caster wheels is a benefit for any home or office. The problem arises when one of those wheels breaks or is damaged. Furniture that once easily moved across the floor now becomes an unmoving lump. Some people adjust to the idea that the piece of furniture will never move easily again. Others…
When it comes to classifying medium casters, many people simply assume that one type of caster can (and does) perform all jobs. This, however, is not the case, as medium casters come in a number of different types and can even be paired with different kinds of wheels. It is this diversity of caster and…
Furniture casters may be found on home and office furnishings. Casters utilized on furniture are similar to heavy duty casters used in warehouses and industrial applications. Casters for furniture are often designed to swivel in a 360 degree circle for ease of movement of the furniture piece, as with industrial casters. However, casters for furniture…
