Locking casters are mobility-assistance devices that can be locked and unlocked. Caster locks most often consist of a step-on lever that secures the caster and locks the swivel in position so that the object to which the caster is attached is immobilized. Locking casters are safety features that prevent unwanted rolling or equipment spilling.
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Payson Casters, Inc.Gurnee, IL 800-323-4552 Through design, engineering and manufacturing, Payson Casters is able to employ state of the art tooling, machining, punch press, welding, fabrication and assembly. All facets are enhanced through CAD, CAM and quality control. The dedicated staff is prepared to help you find the best locking casters for your project. Call or visit the website today to get exactly what you need, when you need it.
Hamilton® Caster & Mfg. Co.Hamilton, OH 888-699-7164 With over one hundred years of experience in manufacturing a wide range of products, Hamilton Caster is the company of choice for all locking casters and other items. Their expert staff is ready to help you find the perfect product for your application. For the best service, delivery, quality, prices and support in the industry, don't hesitate, contact Hamilton Caster for your next order.
Colson® Caster CorporationJonesboro, AR 800-643-5515 For over one hundred years the Colson Caster, has taken pride in the high quality standards they put into engineering and precision performance of their products. They offer the most aggressive and complete warranty coverage in the industry, so you can feel safe with your locking casters purchase. They always bring one-of-a-kind capabilities and attention to customers' business needs.
Faultless® CasterNashville, TN 866-316-2163 With 110 years of experience, Faultless Caster now offers standard product ordering online. In this time their product line has been able to expand considerably. Offering models with a wide variety of heavy and light duty capabilities, they have exactly what you need for your next locking casters order. For exceptional service and the high quality solutions you deserve, contact Faultless.
Shepherd® Caster CorporationSt. Joseph, MI 800-253-0868 When you purchase a Shepherd product, it's a matter of pride for us and trust for you. Since 1945 Shepherd Caster Corporation has been supplying customers with the high quality mobility solutions they need in their wide array of industries. A benchmark for quality and design, contact us today for assistance in finding the right locking casters for you.
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A caster is a tool that is attached to an object in order to make it mobile. When equipped with a lock, a caster's mobility can be controlled easily. The lock mechanism in the locking caster system is simple to operate. The food processing, medical, furniture manufacturing, storage, construction, theatre and film industries all use equipment, furniture and shelving that have locking casters. Equipment tables like mobile workstations, kitchen islands, computer desks and lab equipment stands can be affixed with casters when their applications require them to move around often. Their casters also have a swivel locking mechanism so that they will remain in one place and the equipment will not fall. Sound and lighting equipment for plays and movie sets are frequently repositioned and moved around, but when they are being used, they must remain immobile. Perhaps the most important application for locking casters is on hospital beds. Patients are often transported to different units within hospitals, requiring the beds to have wheels. Locks are also necessary in order to keep the patients safe.
Locking casters are designed in several ways. The most common is the step-on lever. Depressing a lever on the caster's lock activates the locking mechanism; either a pulling or pushing motion can then be used to disengage the lock. The locking hardware is attached to the wheel housing and ensures that the wheel will not rotate. Double locking casters go a step further. In addition to keeping the wheel motionless, they also ensure that the caster will not swivel. These levers are either welded or bolted onto the metal caster part, and they are usually made of stainless steel. Floor locks are an alternative to locking casters that provide the same function but through a completely different design. They are metal bars bolted to the bottom of the furniture. When locking is desired, the bar, like a kick stand, is lowered to the floor. They grip to the floor using suction cups or rubber grips, and to deactivate their locking mechanism, they can be kicked back into their stationary position.
