The Situation: Mack Truck needed a cart system to efficiently move truck frame rails from a loading station to an assembly station. The present system involved using overhead cranes to lift the rails and move them from cell to cell. Not only was this method inefficient and time-consuming, it also presented a safety hazard due […]
The Situation: BAE approached Conceptual Innovations to developed an Omni Directional Cart capable of carrying 40K lbs. of payload. The cart needed to move vehicle chassis in and out of weld cells. These cells were situated in such a way that a high degree of maneuverability was required. Typically, vehicle movements from cell to cell […]
The Situation: Meggitt needed a powered lift cart that would allow efficient transportation of tooling from a press station to various prep stations. The specifications included a unique design shape, enabling the cart to fit around different structures. The cart also needed to lift the tooling off fixtures and allow the mold to roll easily […]
Once a total load exceeds 2,500 pounds, it becomes very difficult to move it manually with a traditional caster configuration. Caster Concept’s response to this challenge was to invent an innovative new product: The Drive Caster™. This ergonomic marvel features a ½-horsepower motor and eight-inch diameter wheels, AC and DC power options, and a variety […]
The Problem A leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment contacted Caster Concepts to inquire about building them a motorized ladder cart to help retrieve parts in their facility. Operators were having trouble pushing a manual cart around when it was fully loaded, which came in at 1,200 lbs. The Solution Modifying a regular ladder […]
