When it comes to moving heavy loads, Caster Concepts’ Drive Caster™ fuels manufacturing success.
The Drive Caster™, the first-ever industrial motorized caster, integrates an electric motor with an industrial caster to create a single unit that can be added to carts, racks, or anything that rolls on casters. Employees can effortlessly move thousands of pounds of equipment with little to no exertion required.
A leading airplane manufacturer recently installed two Caster ConceptsDrive Casters™ to help employees move heavy wiring carts during the production of a new model. Not only were the carts easier to maneuver, the job that once required up to five people only needed two.
“The Drive Caster™ is a revolutionary product that can be used in many applications across industries,” says Dr. Bill Dobbins, president and CEO of Caster Concepts, a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial casters and wheels. “It’s capable of moving loads heavier than the average person could move on their own and it doubles their capacity without putting strain on the body.”
A global automotive manufacturer relies on the Drive Caster™ to get better use out of existing carts of varying size and weight, making them easier to maneuver, especially in tight spaces. The company often adds a second Drive Caster™, which doubles the load capacity and enables tank-style steering.
And by making heavy loads easy to move, the manufacturer eliminated the need for manual pushing or pulling, reducing the risk of injury. Before installing the Drive Caster™, many employees experienced injuries linked to overexertion from moving up to 5000 pounds of equipment.
“It’s redefining the manufacturing industry and helping companies reduce workplace injuries,” Dobbins said.
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