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How do I keep my cart from fishtailing around corners?
First, let’s talk about what “fishtailing” entails and then how to prevent this from happening. In my experience, fishtailing around … How do I keep my cart from fishtailing around corners?

Caster Terminology Part I: The Rig
The first of a three-part series covering the different words and terms of a caster. In the caster industry, there … Caster Terminology Part I: The Rig

What causes my heavy duty polyurethane wheels to chunk out or melt?
Pushing tire materials beyond their limits causes wheel failure. In the heavy duty caster world, polyurethane is one of the … What causes my heavy duty polyurethane wheels to chunk out or melt?

When Do I Need a Drive Caster™ vs Bigger Casters?
What’s better than being able to move a material cart with ease? The only thing that can top seamless material … When Do I Need a Drive Caster™ vs Bigger Casters?

Navigating Uneven Terrain: Heavy-Duty Casters for Uneven Floors (5K to 100K Capacity)
We often get questions from companies that are trying to move really heavy loads. Think 30K to 100K total load … Navigating Uneven Terrain: Heavy-Duty Casters for Uneven Floors (5K to 100K Capacity)

Avoiding the Causes of Polyurethane Failure in a Caster Wheel.
Causes of Polyurethane Wheel Failure Polyurethane wheels have a variety of uses and applications, from industrial and commercial environments to … Avoiding the Causes of Polyurethane Failure in a Caster Wheel.

How To Prevent Caster Wheel Flat Spotting On Heavy Weight Applications
Caster wheel flat spotting is a common problem for heavyweight applications, where the weight of the load causes the wheel … How To Prevent Caster Wheel Flat Spotting On Heavy Weight Applications

Preventing Fiberglass Cracking in the Boating Industry.
Boating Industry’s Growing Challenge Cracked fiberglass is becoming a prevalent problem in the boating industry. And no wonder. When you … Preventing Fiberglass Cracking in the Boating Industry.

What makes High Performance Polyurethane (HPPT) High Performance?
A question that gets asked around here is, “what makes a high-performance polyurethane tire (HPPT), high performance?” When looking at … What makes High Performance Polyurethane (HPPT) High Performance?

Caster Terminology Part III: Accessories
The 3rd and final part of this trilogy of casters terminology will cover caster Accessories. The most commonly ordered accessories … Caster Terminology Part III: Accessories

Caster Terminology Part II. The Wheel
Following up with the second portion of caster terminology, Part 2 will talk about the wheel and its associated terms. … Caster Terminology Part II. The Wheel

Shock Loading and Caster Damage
The focal point of this blog will be shock loading. I will define shock loading so that users, customers, and … Shock Loading and Caster Damage