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33 Posts in this encyclopedia categoryWashable castors to comply with strict hygiene regulations
Certain operating conditions require castors to be washable. Strict hygiene regulations apply in hospitals and commercial kitchens, for example.
Waste collectors: the right castors for smooth operation
In commercial kitchens – whether in restaurants, canteens or hospitals – waste collectors are indispensable. Every day, huge amounts of refuse have to be disposed of.
What are lubrication nipples?
A lubrication nipple, also known as a grease nipple, is a small connector fitted to a wheel bearing via a screw thread. The lubrication nipple is used to feed the required lubricant into the bearing so that the device or machine keeps running smoothly.
What are pneumatic tyres particularly suitable for?
Pneumatic tyres, which we know well from cars and bicycles, are also used in many other areas. They are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and offer particularly good protection for floors.
What are the advantages of a polyurethane tread?
Polyurethane is ideally suited as tread material for castors & wheels
What are the advantages of a rubber tread?
The tread material has a profound influence on the quality of a castor or wheel.
What are the advantages of central locking?
A central locking mechanism locks several castors at once and thus effectively immobilises the transport equipment and prevents it from rolling away or shifting. In contrast to individual locks, this system is connected to at least two castors, and can also directly affect all of the castors.
What are the advantages of triangle dollies?
Triangular dollies are an excellent way to transport heavy loads while at the same time ensuring very good manoeuvrability.
What are the properties of polyamide as a tread on wheels and castors?
Thanks to their low swivel resistance and rolling resistance, polyamide castors or wheels offer good drive characteristics on smooth floors.
What are the pros and cons of plastic castors?
Castors with a plastic tread are used, for example, on small items of furniture or in industrial applications.
What are thermoplastic elastomers?
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are plastics that combine the material properties of classic elastomers with the processing advantages of thermoplastics.
What does ergonomics mean?
Easy running, for example, reduces the force that must be applied in order to set a transport device in motion and keep it moving. This relieves any strain on the back and improves the working conditions.
What does ESD stand for?
ESD stands for electrostatic discharges. Friction can cause an electrostatic charge to build up in equipment. If this charge cannot be dissipated, it will discharge the next time contact is made with the ground.
What does PAH stand for?
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds consisting of two or more aromatic ring systems.
What does the RoHS directive regulate?
The RoHS directive regulates the use of lead, mercury and more in electrical and electronic devices.
What factors influence the swivel resistance?
The swivel resistance of castors and wheels influences the manoeuvrability of a device.
What is a guide castor?
Guide castors are often used in conveying systems, mechanical and plant engineering and many other areas. Here, they may be used to transport heavy loads along rails, for example.
What is a pallet truck?
Pallet trucks are used to transport light, heavy and sometimes bulky goods. The wheels and castors are exposed to heavy loads and stresses.
What is meant by the resistance of wheels and castors?
When it comes to the resistance of castors and wheels, a distinction is made between rolling and swivel resistance on the one hand and electrical resistance on the other.
What properties do solid rubber wheels have?
Wheels made of solid rubber are vibration damping and kind to floors, and are used in industrial situations.
What requirements do industrial castors have to meet?
In the most diverse areas of industry, castors often have to meet exacting requirements. They are used at extremely high temperatures, are constantly exposed to the effects of chemicals, or have to carry very heavy loads.
What’s a cone ball bearing?
Ball bearings belong to the group of rolling bearings. They use balls as rolling elements between the outer and inner ring. Cone ball bearings are a subgroup of ball bearings. Castors with a ball bearing offer particularly good running characteristics compared to those with a plain bearing.
What’s a drive wheel?
Drive wheels are used to autonomously propel industrial trucks ✔ forklifts ✔ & more
What’s a plain bearing?
To ensure that castors always run smoothly, they require a first-class wheel bearing.
What’s a plate fitting?
With this type of fitting, the castor is mounted on a flat surface using nuts and bolts.
What’s a precision ball bearing?
In order for everything to run as planned, every castor requires the right wheel bearing. The wheel bearing is one of the factors that determine the running characteristics and consequently the quality of the castor.
What’s a stainless steel castor?
Stainless steel castors are of particularly high quality and withstand permanent loading even when exposed to severe external influences.
What’s a tugger train?
A tugger train is a modern transport system that is used for just-in-time provision of supplies to the production line.
What’s central locking?
A central locking mechanism locks several castors at once and thus effectively immobilises the transport equipment and prevents it from rolling away or shifting.
What’s important when choosing suitcase castors?
Anyone who travels regularly with a suitcase knows how arduous a journey can be. Suitcases with castor systems are perfect for reducing the load and making manoeuvring easy.
Wheels and castors
Wheels and castors are available in a variety of different designs. The function and quality of a castor or wheel depends on both the overall concept and the individual details.
Workshop trolleys: Find suitable castors
In a workshop, cumbersome and heavy tool components are constantly transported from place to place. A workshop trolley ensures a high level of comfort and efficiency.