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25.01.2022 A good article by By Anton Malek from Darcor Casters & Wheels on how quickly costs can add up, and how a simple decision to invest in the right equipment can make a huge difference. In most companies, there is usually a business strategy to continuously improve the efficiency and productivity in which a product can be pushed out the door quicker and ultimately into the hands of the customer faster. [ 161 more words. ] http://casternews.com//darcor-how-a-high-quality-caster-c/

24.01.2022 Richmond Casters collaborate with innovative owner builder to enable the design of an Australian rotating house. http://casternews.com/20//richmond-casters-rotating-house/

23.01.2022 A good brief overview of tread material choices by Ferris Ayar from Caster Concepts. While members of the global caster business generally have a good understanding of tread material and various compositions there is only a limited understanding by many of the users, never mind consumers at large. And when it comes to proprietary materials there is much education yet to be done. [ 119 more words. ] http://casternews.com//caster-concepts-polyurethane-tread/

23.01.2022 Colson Group USA proudly announces a major investment in process and equipment for a new and advanced polyurethane wheel line in their Newnan, GA facility. These investments allow Colson Group to produce higher-quality polyurethane wheelswith greater production efficiency and customer responsiveness. Weve advanced the equipment, processes, and material to create a work center optimized for quality polyurethane wheels, said Michael Nelson, Chief Operating Officer. [ 376 more words. ] http://casternews.com//colson-group-usa-major-investment-/

23.01.2022 In a look at the agenda for commercial excellence for global manufacturers, PwC takes a look at strategies to stay on top of an ever changing environment and customer expectations. In their summary they write "The pace of change in today's business environment, coupled with evolving customer expectations, requires leading manufacturing firms to re-evaluate their commercial strategies and approaches in order to stay on top. [ 123 more words. ] http://casternews.com//pwc-what-is-driving-the-commercial/

22.01.2022 There's a new breed of high-tech electric vehicles (see below) taking the world by storm, but road safety authorities don't know what to do with them. The Australian newspaper the Age writes "They're smaller than a bike, and while they're motorised, they don't need refuelling only recharging. Some are like Segways minus the handles; others resemble electric skateboards or roller skates. [ 37 more words. ] http://casternews.com//high-tech-caster-wheel-enabled-per/

21.01.2022 Ask anyone on the street about the leading cause of workplace injuries, and youd be hard pressed to find many people who would foster an accurate guess. Often, it is the most visible of workplace accidents that gain the most attention falls, strikes, vehicle accidents and entanglements with machinery are the ones most often cited, given their physical and lasting manifestations. [ 80 more words. ] http://casternews.com//caster-concepts-overexertion-injur/

21.01.2022 Caster concepts has put together a good primer on shock absorbing casters, including the options of independent suspension and a pivoting axle. Shock absorbing casters offer many benefits, including Protecting cargo from damage Reducing noise due to vibration Easier to roll than conventional casters when the flooring is cracked, uneven or encountering obstructions like thresholds Reduces risk of damage to flooring However, not all shock absorbing casters actually create a benefit. Read more... http://casternews.com//whats-the-difference-in-shock-abso/

20.01.2022 Caster Concepts engineers developed a custom caster designed to carry a 200,000lb load with an integrate sprocket on the axle to transfer very large rolls of steel. The result was a dual wheel, drive axle caster with a sprocket for a chain. The wheels were a total of 28 inches in diameter, with 3 inch polyurethane, that was custom formulated to achieve a 70D durometer, and withstand some of the unique environmental challenges of a steel mill. [read more...] http://casternews.com//caster-concepts-200000lb-custom-ca/

20.01.2022 Shepherd Caster to build new distribution center in Southwest Michigan Shepherd Caster Corp. is expanding with the addition of a distribution center in St. Joseph Charter Township, according to a statement from Cornerstone Alliance, the Benton Harbor-based economic development agency. Parent company Colson Group Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of caster and wheels, will invest $1.5 million and create 50 new jobs with the new 110,000-square-foot center thats expected to be open by September. Cornerstone Alliance has worked with the company since October 2014 to secure the investment in Southwest Michigan, according to the statement. Via mibiz.com http://casternews.com//shepherd-caster-to-build-new-distr/

19.01.2022 Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturing plant that employs labourers to move heavy load capacities of up to 1,300 lbs using carts mounted with 4 urethane wheels. The problem: The heavy loads that need to be moved from place to place use cheap urethane wheels that didnt provide acceptable mobility performance on their concrete floor surface and werent durable enough to withstand the chaotic environment they were being rolled around in. [ 370 more words. ] http://casternews.com//darcor-case-study-1-3-million-in-s/

19.01.2022 A steel ball bearing having 1.5 mm in outer diameter, manufactured by Minebea Co., Ltd. ("Minebea"), achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title on August, 28, 2015 as the smallest commercially available steel ball bearing. This record has been verified by Guinness World Records Ltd. as the smallest steel ball bearings in the world that can be mass-produced commercially. On the said date, Yoshihisa Kainuma (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer) and Hiroyuki Yajima (Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer) and six engineers from the Karuizawa plant received a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS certificate from Ms. Erika Ogawa, Vice President Japan of Guinness World Records Ltd. [read more...] http://casternews.com//minebeas-bearing-with-1-5-mm-in-ou/

18.01.2022 Caster Concepts' Zach Norkey reviews the impact of outdoor use of industrial casters by looking at three critical aspects: surface, environment and speed. When using Industrial Casters Outside Industrial casters are generally designed for indoor use, there are several factors that can impact the performance of a caster, and cause deterioration and damage to an industrial caster. That is not to say that industrial casters cannot be used outdoors, it is just a matter of using the right caster. Read more... http://casternews.com//caster-concepts-can-i-use-an-indus/

18.01.2022 RWM Caster Company, known for its Kingpinless casters, has taken the decision to make powered coating their new standard finish across a wide range of their product offering. It is optional across most of the rest of the product lines. RWM have taken this step because powder coating is a more durable and corrosion resistant finish than traditional liquid coatings and even conventional zinc finishes. [ 156 more words. ] http://casternews.com//09/rwm-powder-coating-the-way-forw/

17.01.2022 Colson Group USA, the countrys leading caster and wheel manufacturer, announced today that as part of its ongoing strategy to align its business to drive growth it will be establishing a new world-class distribution center (DC) in St. Joseph, MI. The 170,000-square-foot DC, which will be located next to its St. Joseph manufacturing facility, is planned to be fully operational by year-end. [ 134 more words. ] http://casternews.com//colson-group-usa-establishing-worl/

16.01.2022 Total Lock Caster Brake By Ferris Ayar, Caster Concepts - Imagine that your responsible for getting parts to a work station in a plant, the parts have to be delivered to the work station every 15 minutes. So your function is essentially driving a powered vehicle that is pulling a train of carts. You pull the carts up next to the work station, then jump off your vehicle and push and pull a cart aligning it with the specified spot that is optimal for co-workers to pull parts off the cart. [ 89 more words. ] http://casternews.com/2015/09/total-lock-caster-brake/

16.01.2022 Hamilton Caster is proud to introduce Spinfinity - a new line of heavy duty maintenance-free casters. Incorporated into the swivel kingpinless construction is special cnc-machining to host a large internal seal. The seal is made from Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and is completely enclosed inside the swivel assembly. With no outside exposure, the swivel assembly is well suited to keep grease in and contaminants out. [ 362 more words. ] http://casternews.com//hamilton-new-no-maintenance-casters/

15.01.2022 A nice video presented by Morgan Hughes of Caster Connection where he explains how to measure the most common specs of casters: wheel diameter, wheel tread width, wheel hub length, caster rig top plate and bolt hole patterns, caster stem sizes, and caster overall height. http://casternews.com//caster-connection-caster-wheel-mea/

13.01.2022 TENTE has created an interesting virtual review of the wide range of applications its casters are deployed in. They aptly named it: TENTE World. Select your area of interest whether it's a shopping centre, airport, hospital, waster water treatment centre or other areas, you can drill down on the are right down to the application and then select the appropriate product. [ 26 more words. ] http://casternews.com/2015/07/tente-world/

13.01.2022 Media Release: Pemco, a brand of Colson Group USA, announces a new economical family of 2-inch wide casters and wheels with the launch of: E-Line. The E-Line offers the industrys most popular combinations of 2-inch wide casters and wheels, and features unique options such as rigid brakes and USA-Made wheel choices. The product is ideal for a broad range of applications and industries, where economical prices and fast delivery fuel the customers value. [ 300 more words. ] http://casternews.com//pemco-casters-introducing-the-e-li/

11.01.2022 Robots may have built your car, but Hamilton’s custom rail-guided casters helped them do so. Its street-sweeper-like design eliminates wheel wear, rolls more easily, and precludes the manufacturer from having to replace flanged wheels every few months. It began as a routine order: rigid casters with double-flanged track wheels to move an assembly system. But when our engineers saw the schematics, they offered up a better solution that would save the automaker money long term. [read more...] http://casternews.com//hamilton-rail-guided-casters-keep-/

11.01.2022 CASTERNEWS is taking a look at the various videos out there showcasing the making of, performance and other qualities and abilities of casters. Blickle has several well produced videos, including this corporate overview. A nice approach to reviewing a bit of the history and the current state of casters. Tellure Rôta is a European leader in the design and production of wheels and castors. [ 164 more words. ] http://casternews.com//video-the-perfect-medium-to-showca/

06.01.2022 Colson Group USA introduces its new app for iPhone and iPad: Caster CAD 3D. As the global leader in caster and wheels, Colson Group USA offers the most complete product line in the world. Caster CAD 3D offers interactive 3D product catalogs for each of Colson Group USAs brands and available product series. App users can quickly configure a part number and download CAD models and data sheets for their various caster and wheel needs. [ 251 more words. ] http://casternews.com//colson-group-usa-launches-killer-w/

06.01.2022 DYNAMOTO has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the commercialisation of an innovative 360 degree movable motorcycle stand, enabled by the clever use of caster wheels. If you are a motorcycle rider and find that manouvring your bike in confined spaces can be difficult, these guys may just have have what you need. It's a simple, robust, and versatile device so motorcycle riders can park, move, store and retrieve their bikes. Check out their kick-starter campaign, by clicking here. http://casternews.com//dynamoto-innovative-360-degree-mov/

05.01.2022 Media Release: Pemco Casters, a brand of Colson Group USA, announces the launch of its new, redesigned website: www.pemcocasters.com. The new website exhibits a series of advanced and interlinked technologies to deliver quality and relevant content to website visitors. Website users can learn about Pemco products, configure them to their application needs, download 3D CAD models and datasheets, and quickly submit quote requests for their needs. [ 315 more words. ] http://casternews.com//pemco-casters-new-website-with-pow/

04.01.2022 A team from the University of NSW created a robot for the National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition (NI ARC). It is a student competition for development and innovation in the field of robotics across Australia and New Zealand. This year the main task of the competition will revolve around the logistic and transportation industry as an important component for local industries such as mining, agriculture and manufacturing. [ 63 more words. ] http://casternews.com/2015/09/unsw-third-wheel-robot/

02.01.2022 Remolding, Good for the Environment and the Bottom Line Jackie Masternak with Caster Concepts looks at the opportunities of recycling. Weve all seen the ubiquitous three-arrow graphic that is stamped on materials that are recyclable. And, as a nation, we have become quite efficient at squeezing new life out of renewable materials today, we recover nearly 35 percent of all waste for recycling purposes, according to the EPA. [ 97 more words. ] http://casternews.com/2015/08/casterconcepts-gone-green/

01.01.2022 Carlos Gonzalez with publication Machine Design has put together a great overview of the most common bearing designs and their respective capacity. Whats the Difference Between Bearings? Bearings are used to help reduce friction. Metal-upon-metal contact produces large amounts of friction. The friction adds to wear and tear of the metal, producing grinding that slowly degrades the metal. Bearings reduce friction by having the two surfaces roll over each other, reducing the amount of friction produced. [ 133 more words. ] http://casternews.com//whats-the-difference-between-beari/

01.01.2022 Robots may have built your car, but Hamiltons custom rail-guided casters helped them do so. Its street-sweeper-like design eliminates wheel wear, rolls more easily, and precludes the manufacturer from having to replace flanged wheels every few months. It began as a routine order: rigid casters with double-flanged track wheels to move an assembly system. But when our engineers saw the schematics, they offered up a better solution that would save the automaker money long term. [read more...] http://casternews.com//hamilton-rail-guided-casters-keep-/

01.01.2022 "A zero-lead caster will handle heavier loads, maneuver in the tightest areas and take up the least space while a long lead caster will travel at great speed, reduce the potential for noise, and be easier to move." How do you decide whether a long or short swivel lead is the best caster-wheel set-up is for your needs? Read their most recent blog [ 37 more words. ] http://casternews.com//rwm-caster-long-vs-short-swivel-le/