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ISO Standards for Castors and Wheels
If you're looking to purchase castors and wheels for your business's material handling needs, you may be concerned about the quality of the products you're buying. Often, castor wheels are mass-produced in large factories to keep costs low, with little regard for the...
Understanding Truck Locks
Truck locks are devices designed to hold trucks or trolleys with fitted castors in a fixed position during loading or unloading. They enable a quick and easy change between locked and free movement modes. Truck locks are top plate mounted and bolted to the underside...
Why should I choose Ergonomic castors?
Ensuring user safety and comfort is of utmost importance in the modern workplace. When it comes to pushing, pulling, or lifting heavy weights, the risk of injury is significantly high, especially to the back. Back injuries are the most common type of serious long-term...
Understanding Swivel Lead
Swivel castors typically have a wheel that sits ahead of the swivel assemblies, creating a gap between the two points. The term' swivel lead' simply refers to the distance between the castor wheel and the swivel assembly. Most swivel castors consist of a fork, axle,...
Understanding Wheel Shore Rating
The durometer (Shore Rating) is a vital metric in determining the performance of a wheel and its suitability for various applications. The wheel durometer measures the hardness or softness of a wheel. Using a scale from 1 to 100, and is usually represented as, for...
Understanding Castor Braking Systems
Braking castors feature one of a number of styles of braking systems, allowing them to be immobilised. When engaged, the castor's wheel will stop, preventing any unwanted rolling or movement of the castor. There are several types of braking systems that use different...
How to Select the Ideal Castor Diameter
As a maintenance personnel, equipment operator, or individual involved in selecting and using castors, you hold the key to the stability and manoeuvrability of the equipment. Your role in choosing the right diameter is crucial, and your decision should be based on...
Castor Maintenance Tips
Castors are often unloved and unnoticed components, but they play a critical role in allowing our moveable equipment, such as chairs and trolleys, to move smoothly across the floor. Over time, castors can become worn and damaged due to everyday use. Proper maintenance...
Why use Levelling Castors?
Levelling castors serve a dual purpose: whilst they can roll objects, they also have a mechanism that allows you to level the equipment to which they are attached manually. How Levelling Castors Work A levelling has a horizontal wheel situated above the wheel and a...
What are Container Castors?
Container castors are vital for industries looking for a solution for efficiently moving shipping containers. Utilising the container’s ISO 1161:1984 standard corner fittings, these heavy-duty castors are designed to bear loads from 6 to 60 tonnes while ensuring...
Spring Loaded Castors Explained
When it comes to protecting valuable cargo, reducing vibrations, and preserving floors, spring-loaded castors are the ideal solution. These castors, designed to shield delicate cargo from shock exposure and vibrations, also contribute to noise reduction and floor...
Scaffold Castors Explained
Safety and stability should always be the top priority when working at height. Our range of high-quality, robust scaffold castors is designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the challenging environments in which scaffolding structures are used. Scaffolding...
Flanged and V-Grove Wheels Explained.
Flanged and V-Groove wheels are a highly specialised and efficient solution for material handling and transportation. They are designed to easily navigate tracks and rails, making them an indispensable component in various industrial applications. These wheels have...
Should I choose Glass-Filled Nylon Wheels?
Castors are available with a variety of wheel materials. They are typically made from rubber or polyurethane, but there are more exotic options for specialist applications that need to work in extreme environments. Glass-filled nylon is one of these. Designed for...
Should I Choose Phenolic Wheels?
Phenolic wheels are popular among bakeries, food processors, and powder coaters. They are made using phenolic resin, created by mixing phenol with one or more fibre types and then used to make the wheels. This construction method offers numerous benefits to this type...
What wheels are best for rough floors?
When selecting castor wheels for rough floors, it's essential to consider the wheel material, size, and type. Rough floors, such as those found in warehouses, workshops, or outdoor areas, can be challenging for standard castor wheels. Here are some of the best...