Shocks and vibrations can cause personal injuries, damage inventory, and more. To protect your personnel, equipment, and bottom line, installing shock-absorbing casters is a cost-effective investment every business should consider. At RWM, our shock-absorbing casters will improve safety, enhance handling characteristics, and add considerable stability to carts, hand trucks, and other equipment.
Our precision engineering and incorporation of innovative materials and designs ensure that our shock-absorbing casters provide the smooth and dependable performance your business needs to achieve its goals.
The Benefits of Shock-Absorbing Casters
There are plenty of reasons to consider shock-absorbing casters for your business. Whether you operate a hotel, hospitality venue, healthcare facility, educational institution, manufacturing facility, or industrial enterprise, the need for effective shock absorption is a concern all industries share. One primary benefit of shock-absorbing casters is the significant increase in load stability. This improves ergonomics and eases handling, which improves productivity and profitability. It also helps protect personnel from injuries and shields goods and equipment from potentially catastrophic loss.
Further, shock-absorbing casters effectively reduce wear and tear on equipment and flooring, reducing maintenance, repair, and replacement costs. Finally, because shock-absorbing casters provide effective protection for light, heavy, and variable loads, they can be used in a wide range of applications, including dollies, tow lines, heavy machinery, ground support equipment, processing equipment, etc.
Experience the RWM Difference
The team at RWM provides a comprehensive range of services that will help your business incorporate and maintain the shock-absorbing casters you depend on. Our support begins with selecting the casters best suited for your needs. Our team will help you navigate everything from size and capacity to wheel composition and added features that improve performance over tile, wood, carpet, concrete, and other surfaces.
We’ll ensure your casters are customized to deliver superior performance, require minimal maintenance, and deliver dependable longevity as your business moves forward. Our customization options include cam wheel brakes, poly cam wheel brakes, demountable swivel locks, L-type, notched yokes, zinc plating, and high-temperature paint. We can also manufacture the wheel phenolic, rubber/iron, or urethane wheels.
Our shock-absorbing swivel casters offer load ratings ranging from 100 pounds to 18,000 pounds, making them suitable for light, medium, and heavy-duty industrial applications. Further, our precision-manufactured swiveling action offers exceptional control, allowing you to move cargo, equipment, and more through the workplace with ease.
Why Choose RWM for All Your Caster Needs?
At RWM, our forward-thinking teams always seek innovative solutions that address your needs. We incorporate various designs, technologies, and materials into our processes to create high-quality, precision-engineered casters that deliver the superior performance you require. From initial design and product delivery, to post-sales support, you can count on our team to deliver the responsive service your business needs to achieve your goals. Since 1935, we’ve served clients’ needs across the country and guarantee your satisfaction with the durable shock-absorbing casters we manufacture.
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FAQs
Yes, and this is because the wheel’s design ensures that it’s firm enough to support the load yet soft enough to reduce vibration and sound generation. Shock-absorbing wheels are often made with polyurethane or rubber treads that create a balanced, nearly silent wheel suitable for traveling across uneven flooring while maintaining stability and without reducing load capacity. The right spring compression is essential, and springs can be selected depending on your anticipated needs. If the spring is too firm, it will increase vibration and noise, whereas if it’s not firm enough, it will provide minimal shock-absorption. Choosing the right springs is a critical decision influencing vibration noise, load capacity, handling, and other factors. The design of shock-absorbing casters ensures superior floor contact. This improves ergonomics by easing strain on the operator, and it improves safety and stability, which translates to faster towing and smoother load movement.
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