April 12, 2018
Almost every business owner or purchaser whose daily operations involve the use of casters would love to find the ideal model that will last forever. Unfortunately, that idea is unlikely to be realized since casters are prone to a great deal of wear and tear. Not having to ever replace your casters would be a…
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…
December 8, 2016
Many people may not know what a caster is, but when they see it, they may simply define it as a wheel. But a caster is more than just a wheel! In materials handling, as in many other fields, when it comes to looking for a certain product, you have to be very specific in…
June 9, 2016
The tremendous variety of wheels that caster manufacturers make available provides a wonderful opportunity to pick a wheel that’s a perfect fit for your unique application. Unfortunately, with so many choices available, you have a not-so-wonderful opportunity to pick the wrong wheel, which can cause problems on the job. At Douglas Equipment, we are authorized…
April 19, 2016
Has this ever happened to you? You’re deeply involved in some project or task. As you pick up an object to carry it across the room and out the door, you realize that the object is too heavy, or too bulky and awkward to handle easily. Your eyes scan the room, looking for something with…
March 1, 2016
When you are purchasing casters for an office cart, chair or another moving device you want to make sure that you get exceptional performance and durability at a fair price. However, there is one other consideration that many people forget when shopping for casters: are the casters safe to use on the type of flooring…
February 11, 2016
Having the ease of moving an object is one of the things that wheels do best, but there is more involved in what a wheel does. Without other things such as the axle that the wheel turns on, the wheel would be useless. So if you are either building a cart, or repairing and replacing…
January 5, 2016
Casters are made of different components, and not every caster is created equal. There are many things to consider in the caster construction and choice of wheel that will mean the difference between having a solution that works well for the task or one that is a disappointment. Knowing some of the considerations for proper…
December 15, 2015
With all of the different casters available form all the different caster manufacturers it can be difficult to choose the right caster for your unique job. That is why the service team at Douglas Equipment have dedicated their time to learning what it takes to match the right caster to the nees of our customers.…
November 5, 2015
Pool areas offer unique conditions for carts and trolleys that have casters. These surfaces are often smooth concrete, which needs to be taken into consideration. Yet the surface can easily be wet which could cause problems with some wheel materials. To ensure that you have a safe environment around your pool, you want your…
