Electro-conductive Castors: What Are They and Why Use Them? Electro-conductive Castors: What Are They and Why Use Them?
Electro-conductive castors are essential in many industries because of the risk of electrostatic discharge. They help to create safe working conditions for employees, clients and patients, while also protecting delicate equipment from unnecessary damage. Dangers of Electrostatic Discharges A build up of electrostatic charge can occur when using trolleys and carts, and this can be […]
How Do You Tell the Difference in Quality between Castors? How Do You Tell the Difference in Quality between Castors?
With such a wide variety of castors available, it’s important to compare the difference in quality before choosing a castor. If you have narrowed your options down to castors with similar features, how do you make your final choice? Learn more below about how you can determine castor quality and make the right choice for […]
Choosing the Right Castor Configuration
Castor configuration plays a big part in ensuring your castors work well for your chosen application. Learn the basic configurations and the advantages and disadvantages of each, so you can choose the right configuration and maximise the potential of your castors. Basic Castor Configurations The three basic castor configurations are: four wheel four wheel diamond […]
Castors for the Furniture Industry
Castors are an essential addition to commercial and domestic furniture where ease of movement is required. The improved manoeuvrability they provide reduces strain for the user and helps protect the furniture item and the floor surface on which they’re moving. When choosing furniture castors, it’s vital to select the correct size and weight for the […]
How Bearing Types Benefit Castor Performance
A range of different bearings can be applied to castor wheels to prolong their lifespan. However, the wrong type of bearing can cause the castor wheel to fail prematurely, so it’s important to make the right choice. Learn more below about the different bearing types available and how they affect castor performance. Bearings control the […]
Choosing the Best Castors for Health and Aged Care
Specially designed medical castors are an essential part of the health and aged care industry. Choosing the right castor for the application is vital to ensuring a positive experience for both patients and employees. Here are some of the benefits of using the right castor for health and aged care applications. Health and Aged Care […]
What is a Powered Drive Wheel
A powered industrial wheel is an innovative way to move heavy loads effectively and efficiently. The motor and wheel are integrated into one unit to avoid complicated installation. Units typically include an acceleration handle, a battery pack and charger and a control unit. Powered drive wheels can be mounted underneath existing trolleys or integrated into […]
How to Choose the Right Castor
Choosing the right castor for your needs is vital for ensuring optimal productivity in a safe environment. The possibilities can seem endless, but considering the following factors before making your choice will help lead you to the perfect castor for the job. ‘Castor’ refers to the combined wheel and frame that holds it. ‘Wheel’ refers […]
