July 5, 2017
We all know what a caster is, right? It’s that wheel on the bottom of the office chair you might just be sitting on. End of article! Then again, there are as many types of casters as there are fish in the sea—or, perhaps, species of fish in the sea. So, prepare to be educated…
June 13, 2017
Here at Douglas Equipment, we can boast about our history all the way back to the 1950s, but regarding longevity, Colson has us beat! As a company, Colson can trace its roots all the way back to 1885 – that’s well over 125 years ago. It’s easy to see that Colson is a company you…
June 11, 2017
Companies who own warehouses near the ocean have their own set of circumstances to consider when they deal with the day-to-day basics of their operation. The most obvious aspect is of course, water! It’s not as if warehouses are based right on the shoreline, and the waves lapping at the door are a daily problem,…
June 1, 2017
When selecting the best caster to use for your business application, there are many considerations to process before making a decision. We could talk all day about everything you need to mull over, but the main considerations are as follows: Size of load – It’s a simple rule that the more weight your casters have…
Modern-day casters are incredibly reliable. They are designed to stand up to the stresses and strains of all types of working environments, no matter how often they are used and what they are required to do. However, casters do not last forever, and there will eventually come a time when a caster will need to…
May 25, 2017
You may be of the opinion that buying casters is relatively straightforward. It’s just like buying items off the shelf, right? Well, it’s kind of like that if you’re just making a one time purchase, but for businesses that use a great deal of casters on an on-going basis, one-time purchasing is not really an…
May 20, 2017
If you maintain a warehouse or material production facility, then you’ve almost certainly heard of Wesco. Wesco is one of the leading electrical, industrial and logistic service providers in the United States – and indeed the world. They operate in seventeen countries, and have been in business since 1922. The team at Douglas Equipment is…
May 11, 2017
The task of rolling drums can be a dangerous process if undertaken manually. It is a process that’s much safer if handled automatically. So it’s of benefit to purchase an automated drum roller. Importance of Properly Mixing Drum Contents It’s necessary to roll drums in order to mix their contents. During transportation, it’s unlikely that…
May 10, 2017
Retail has really taken off over the past 30 years or so. No longer are you limited to a couple of local outlets. There are now probably a dozen outlets where you could purchase your item within driving range, plus there’s the hundreds – if not thousands – of outlets that are available online. Having…
May 5, 2017
Like any business, here at Douglas Equipment we’re only successful if our customers are successful. If we sell poor quality casters and material handling equipment, then our success in business is guaranteed – i.e. there will be none of it! So, we strive to provide the highest level of service for our customers at all…
