Shock-absorbing casters mitigate the impact and vibration created when carts, dollies, and other equipment are transported over rough surfaces. This protects the cart and payload from damage, minimizes noise levels, and extends wheel, axle, and caster life.
Quiet-roll, clean-environment, medium-duty shock-absorbing plate casters feature aluminum frames. They are suitable for carts, trucks, racks, and trolleys used in medical settings, automotive applications, and restaurants. They’re available in swivel and rigid versions.
Reduces Impact
Small shock-absorbing casters provide a smooth ride for carts and dollies, protecting their delicate payload from damage. They reduce the impact and vibration created by rolling over rough surfaces, minimizing workplace injuries and improving productivity.
Shock-absorbing casters are spring-loaded and deflect under load to cushion their impact, minimizing noise levels and vibration. The right amount of spring deflection provides the best shock absorption and minimal impact balance. If the spring is too firm, it could do more harm than good by creating too much vibration during transportation.
The smooth ride also minimizes stress on wheels, axles, and bearings to extend the caster, wheel, and axle life. This protects equipment from costly repairs and maintenance, saving companies money in the long run. This caster type is ideal for aerospace environments where noisy equipment can interfere with communication and lead to workplace injuries.
Reduces Noise
Carts and other equipment that roll across rough surfaces can generate a lot of noise when their wheels strike against each other. This noise can disrupt workflow and distract employees.
Small shock-absorbing casters feature built-in springs that deflect when pressure is applied, reducing the impact and vibration transferred to the equipment they carry. They’re commonly used on carts, trucks, and racks for transporting equipment in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and similar environments.
Selecting the correct caster for an application is essential because too slight spring deflection negates their beneficial effects and can damage equipment. However, the proper deflection reduces noise levels and extends caster, wheel, and axle life. These casters are available in various load capacities for light to heavy-duty applications.
Reduces Vibration
Shock-absorbing casters are ideal for carts carrying fragile and expensive products or equipment. Without these casters, the slightest impact could compromise the equipment and cargo loaded on it.
This caster type also minimizes the vibration when a cart rolls over rough surfaces. It reduces the impact on both the caster wheels and the floor, which extends their life. It also reduces noise levels and makes it easier for employees to work in sensitive environments.
Some shock-absorbing casters have elastomer springs built directly into the wheel’s core, further mitigating vibration and shock. These casters are often used on carts, trucks, racks, trolleys, and other equipment in manufacturing sites, computer and networking applications, and sound and lighting environments. They are available in swivel and rigid versions to suit specific application needs.
Reduces Wear and Tear
Using shock-absorbing casters prevents carts and equipment dollies from getting jilted during transport, which can damage the contents of those items. They also help reduce workplace injuries for employees who frequently move heavy loads.
Shock-absorbing casters are usually spring-loaded, which deflect when pressure is applied. However, not all casters are created equal. Choosing a caster with the wrong spring deflection can negate beneficial effects and create more vibration than necessary.
Quiet-roll, clean-environment, medium-duty shock-absorbing casters use an aluminum frame that resists corrosion, nonmarking wheels with a rounded tread, and precision ball bearings to support equipment in environments that must be cleaned often. They’re suitable for carts, trucks, racks, and trolleys in manufacturing sites, laboratories, and computer and networking rooms.
Reduces Damage
When a caster is subjected to sudden, intense forces during transportation over rough surfaces and terrain, it can experience damage to the equipment or cargo it’s carrying. This damage can compromise the caster’s functionality and lifespan, reducing operational efficiency.
Shock-absorbing casters deflect when a cart hits an uneven surface, which helps cushion the blow and protect the equipment or cargo. This also reduces noise levels, extends wheel, axle, and caster life, and minimizes the impact on the floor.
A damaged caster can affect safety, so training your team to handle equipment correctly is essential to avoid this issue. Regularly performing maintenance and ensuring that all casters are up to their proper load capacity can further help reduce the risk of shock loading.