staff When transporting heavy-duty equipment, your cart and truck must have shock-absorbing wheels. They help keep sensitive cargo from being damaged during transportation and can also reduce noise. Shock-absorbing casters are available in various sizes and designs to meet your needs.
Strength
Shock and vibration are common occurrences in manufacturing environments, and this can cause casters and carts to suffer from fatigue. This is particularly true when transporting equipment sensitive to shocks and vibrations, such as small parts and glass. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce this impact on your industrial casters and carts without sacrificing strength. One way is to use dual wheel shock absorbing casters with fully independent suspension. These casters can handle up to 20,000 pounds of weight, making them ideal for heavy-duty applications. They also keep each vehicle wheel flat on the ground, alleviating excess stress on just one wheel.
Durability
Shock-absorbing casters are a must-have for applications where vibration is a major concern. These casters are designed to dampen noise and protect delicate materials from damage. These casters can also minimize the risk of overload, which may cause the cart to twist or collapse. Also, shock-absorbing casters make rolling over cracked flooring, uneven surfaces, thresholds, and other obstructions easier.
They may be built on one axle or mounted independently, keeping the wheels from impacting each other when encountering an obstacle. This allows the caster to react evenly and reduces the potential for the caster to become stuck or broken due to excessive impact. Shock-absorbing casters are easy to push and have non-marking polyurethane wheels that resist oil and grease. They are also highly durable and able to handle shock loads and abuse. These casters are ideal for freezers and tow lines and resist corrosive environments.
Safety
Shock-absorbing casters are used in many industrial and commercial applications, including medical equipment, laboratory equipment, computer mainframes, sound and lighting equipment, food processing, and more. Their spring-loaded design reduces noise and vibration to protect delicate items from damage. These casters are also known for their durability and strength. They can withstand high shock loads, as well as corrosive environments.
The clamshell design is the most common type of shock-absorbing caster, which uses springs between the legs. This design allows for a wide variety of cargo load weights and lowers the overall height of the cart when empty.
Ease of Use
Casters are the heart of the device when it comes to moving equipment. They help carts roll over rough surfaces, thresholds, and cracked flooring to make transporting cargo easier. Casters are also easy to clean and maintain, especially when lubricated regularly with anti-corrosion coatings and grease. Choosing the right model and caster style will depend on your specific application.
If you have heavy-duty equipment that must be moved around, dual-wheel shock-absorbing casters may be a good option for your company. They are designed to handle higher weight capacities than standard casters, and some models can support up to 20,000 pounds.
