Manufactures a complete line of industrial casters and wheels, with load capacities from 120 – 40,000 lbs. Specialty casters, including stainless steel, spring-loaded and pneumatic are also available. Many standard products are available to ship same day or next day via Hamilton’s exclusive PRONTO service. Also manufactures a complete line of industrial platform trucks, dollies and trailers. We custom design and build special trailers, casters and wheels to fit precise requirements.
Rolling Resistance and Industrial WheelsFriction is the resistance to sliding, rolling, or flowing motion of an object due to its contact with another object and plays a major role in the industrial world. Whether loads will be towed or pushed manually, proper wheel selection will significantly impact the results. Using the principles described in this paper will enable good choices.
