When it comes to casters, choosing the right diameter can make all the difference. The size of the caster affects everything from stability to maneuverability, and it’s important to choose a diameter that suits your needs. In this article, we’ll go over the most common caster diameters and help you choose the right size for […]

Thread guards can protect casters from loose threads, fibers and other forms of debris. All casters feature an undriven wheel. When mounted on the bottom of an object, you can use casters to roll and move the object. Loose threads, however, can cause casters to lock up. The good news is that some casters are

If you’ve ever moved heavy equipment or furniture, you know how important it is to have the right caster treads. A good caster tread can make all the difference in terms of ease of movement, stability, and durability. But with so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your

Many of our customers often ask if spring loaded casters are the right fit for their application. We put together this quick guide to help! Bryce Anderson of Garland’s Inc. Material Handling Products is here to help you understand more about the benefits and applications of these spring-loaded casters. What are Spring-Loaded Casters? Spring-loaded casters, also

What is a hand truck? A hand truck is a two-wheeled and upright piece of equipment that can also include additional wheels to convert to a flat, rolling carrier when necessary. It is used to carry up to a few hundred pounds, and there are many other names it goes by — the most common being

Are you interested in adding ergonomic casters to your business? Whether you’re in the foodservice industry, the cannabis industry, or another business industry, casters are a part of your everyday life and workflow. They may be overlooked as an integral part of your everyday operations, but they are vital to your productivity and business. Whether

A common question we get asked a lot is whether or not stainless steel should be used rather than zinc plated steel. Both of these rig materials serve their purpose but vary from each other significantly. Stainless steel casters are much more expensive than zinc plated casters because of the oxidation process and materials used

Selling casters over the phone can be tricky especially when you don’t know exactly what stem you have and what size it is. Typically you have three different stem options when it comes to casters, see below for the following options: Methods on how to measure a stem Method #1: One of the biggest mistakes people

Casters play an essential role in industrial equipment, carts, and other machinery that require easy mobility. Casters come in various sizes, shapes, materials, and durometers. Durometer is the measure of hardness or softness of a caster’s wheel. The right durometer for your caster wheel will determine its longevity, noise level, grip, and rolling ability. Therefore,

Kingpin casters are available in different styles, such as stem and hollow. They both feature a swivel action, meaning you can turn them in all directions. The swivel assembly is known as a kingpin. It’s found above the wheel where it supports a 360-degree range of rotation. While both stem and hollow kingpin casters have