Drive Wheels, the Future of Automation.
The Drive Caster by Conceptual Innovations
As the world continues to advance and automate various industries, it’s time to take a closer look at one aspect of material handling that can benefit significantly from this trend: the valued and versatile caster. With the rise of drive wheels or motorized casters, the Drive Caster is revolutionizing how we move heavy equipment and products within our facilities.
We are eliminating the costs and production challenges of overexertion.
One of the most significant benefits of drive wheels is the elimination of manual pushing and pulling. In a world where manual labor jobs are increasingly automated, it also makes sense to automate physical labor tasks. Robotic welders, automatic assembly lines, and other computerized systems have become common in many industries. So why not take this one step further and automate the movement of carts and dollies? Drive wheels significantly reduce the physical strain on workers and minimize the risk of injuries such as back sprains and the hazards associated with overhead cranes.
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Easy to steer and control with just one operator.
Another advantage of drive wheels is their versatility. Unlike traditional “irrational carts” that must be hooked to tractors and forklifts, motorized casters can be controlled with a button or a belted remote. With the Drive Caster, a single operator can quickly start, maneuver, and stop a load using a control panel and tank steering.
This allows for greater flexibility and ease of movement, especially when dealing large loads. Multi-ton loads require several workers to push the cart or rack without driving casters safely. Initial movement can be strenuous; overexertion is the most common workplace injury and workers’ compensation claim. Pulled muscles, sprains, and strains are all too familiar in locations. Where heavy loads must be transported from one location to another, these claims cost companies across the country billions of dollars annually.
With a drive caster installed, all of this can be accomplished by just one worker operating the controls. This also means that other workers aren’t delegated to less essential responsibilities, which helps productivity.
Drive wheels are a smart move for companies looking to improve their material handling operations.
Conceptual Innovations offers drive wheels with load capacities of up to 2,000 pounds. When you use a drive caster for towing, the capacity is a whopping 5,000 pounds per caster. If you add another drive caster, you’ll double the weight you move.
At Conceptual Innovations, we understand that innovation and automation are the keys to a more efficient and productive future. Our drive wheels and motorized casters are designed to make material handling more accessible and safer while driving innovation for our aerospace, aviation, and automotive customers.
Contact a Conceptual Innovations solutions specialist for more information on reducing operator strain, increasing productivity, and creating a safer workplace.