rotacaster.com.au/ Rotacaster Wheel Limited Articles en 23/08/2010 12:00:00 AM http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/48mm-rotacaster-catalogue.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/48mm-rotacaster-catalogue.html Rotacaster is pleased to release its newest product catalogue covering the 48mm Rotacaster.  Designed to give you technical details on dimensions and fitting options, this catalogue is ideal to support your needs to engineer a soltion integrating the 48mm Rotacaster into your designs. Please click here to view and download the... Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:39:42 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---pallet-transfer-table.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---pallet-transfer-table.html The Challenge: A South African company needed a solution for a transfer table to redirect pallets at the end of a conveyor line. They needed a robust, reliable and cost effective solution with minimal maintenance needs. Type:   Transfer Table, pallets Load:    800Kg (1760lbs) User:   Not... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:53:24 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---precision-fitting-table.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---precision-fitting-table.html The Challenge: American Ceramic Technology Inc. (ACT) needed to increase productivity and improve workplace ergonomics in the fitting of grommets to their Silflex™ radiation shielding. The original workstation it was ergonomically challenging, requiring a two handed effort to position the up to 200lbs heavy... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:11:08 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---white-goods-rotatruck.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---white-goods-rotatruck.html The Challenge: A large white goods distributor needed to improve the handling of the large loads such as washers and dryers. Using traditional 2-wheel hand trucks, the user had to negotiate their way without being able to see well as they had to balance the heavy load which put considerable ergonomic stress on the body. ... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:07:28 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---prefab-concrete-transfer-table.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---prefab-concrete-transfer-table.html The Challenge: A concrete pre-fab company in Canada needed a solution to transfer concrete walls from one assembly line to the next in their curing facility. The solution needed to be durable, cost effective and require minimal maintenance. Type:  TRANSFER TABLE Capacity:  1mt (2200lbs) User: ... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:58:59 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solution---beverage-rotatruck.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solution---beverage-rotatruck.html The Challenge: Leading beer, wine and spirits retailer BWS needed to improve the handling of the heavy loads involved in moving cartons of it’s product. Using traditional 2-wheel hand trucks, the user had to negotiate their way through narrow isles while balancing the heavy load which put considerable ergonomic stress on... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:56:36 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---tyre-testing-table.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---tyre-testing-table.html The Challenge: A German company needed a solution for a tyre processing table on which to support the tyre while rotating at speed. Low friction or ball bearing tables did not fit the bill and rotating platforms did not easily support multiple sizes and added unwanted complexity. Solution:  Tyre Testing Table ... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:53:09 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---bread-crate-rotatruck.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-solutions---bread-crate-rotatruck.html The Challenge: A large commercial baker was looking for an ergonomically safe way to move stacks of 12 and 15 bread crates. Traditional hand trucks required the operator to support the load, making it difficult to see past the load when moving forward. Type:  Bread Crate Rotatruck™ Capacity:  100Kg... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:49:41 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-challenge.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-challenge.html There is an almost unlimited range of applications ROTACASTERS can deliver improved performance, reliability and productivity. We challenge you to create a solution for your or your client’s business. Like us and post the concept on our Facebook page and we will award the best 10 pitches each with our very cool Rotacaster Key. We... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:23:24 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-special--125mm-rotacaster-offer.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-special--125mm-rotacaster-offer.html We have a great special to offer you on one of our 125mm double ROTACASTERS with a shielded bearing. The suggested retail price is $22.50. For orders placed by August 15 we offer: Buy 50+ for $13/each 100+      for $12/each 500+      for $11/each ... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:21:07 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-robotics.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-robotics.html When was the last time you played with Lego? OK, I already know some of you do this regularly. For anyone who does not, know that the 48mm ROTACASTER is great in robotic applications. And not just commercial/industrial ones. A ROTACASTER equipped Lego Mindstorms creation recently won the Dutch Junior Robocup championship and will be... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:17:51 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-conveyor-applications.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-conveyor-applications.html While the ROTACASTER is the leading multi-directional floor wheel, it excels in inverted applications such as conveyors, cradles, guides and similar applications.The multi-directional materials handling ability of the wheel allows the creation of very simple and cost effective yet highly capable conveyor type systems.   ... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:16:02 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-floor-wheels.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-floor-wheels.html The multi-directional omni-style ROTACASTER wheel is the best in class thanks to its robust fully moulded engineered polymer construction. The 125mm ROTACASTER wheel is able to move large loads in a linear or perpendicular direction and for that matter, along any alternate horizontal vector. Wheels can be arranged to support the weight... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:59:44 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/the-rotacaster.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/the-rotacaster.html The ROTACASTER was developed to improve on the swivel caster wheel and it does so in a number of ways. The key improvements are: The ability to move loads in any direction while in a stable fixed mount. This delivers significantly improved load stability by eliminating caster induced shift in the centre of gravity when... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:57:28 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-managing-director-talks-assembly-predictions-for-2013.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-managing-director-talks-assembly-predictions-for-2013.html   07.04.2012 · trcutler · Posted in Technology Rotacaster’s Managing Director Peter McKinnon recently predicted the top assembly trend for 2013. McKinnon noted, “The top assembly trend for 2013 is routing of goods to point of assembly – rotacasters offer the potential for simpler mechanization,... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:30:22 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-managing-director-talks-ergonomic-predictions-for-2013.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-managing-director-talks-ergonomic-predictions-for-2013.html   07.05.2012 · trcutler · Posted in Technology Rotacaster’s Managing Director Peter McKinnon recently predicted the top ergonomic trend for 2013. McKinnon noted, “The top ergonomic trend for 2013 is deployment of solutions that rely predominantly on the generic nature of the equipment or product to... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:29:11 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-managing-director-talks-robot-predictions-for-2013.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-managing-director-talks-robot-predictions-for-2013.html FastPRNews(Press Release) - Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 - Rotacaster’s Managing Director Peter McKinnon recently predicted the top robotic trend for 2013. McKinnon noted, “Robots and Robotics are increasingly prevalent both in industry and home. AGV’s and Robotic Industrial Trucks in warehousing appear to be gaining... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:27:56 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/built-to-order-rotacaster-stair-climbers-allow-customization.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/built-to-order-rotacaster-stair-climbers-allow-customization.html FastPRNews(Press Release) - Monday, July 2nd, 2012 - Stair Climber Assemblies according to Rotacaster Managing Director Peter McKinnon, said ,“We made sure our stair climbers are easy on your back and kind on surfaces.” Manufactured from engineering polymers, the Rotacaster’s injection-molded, weblike structure and... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:26:48 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotatruck-quickly-becoming-leader-for-hotels-and-restaurants.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotatruck-quickly-becoming-leader-for-hotels-and-restaurants.html   freePRnow.com, 6/23/2012 - Rotacaster omni-directional wheels have been receiving praise from a wide variety of company leaders because of the superior load stability, as well as the robust, durable and corrosion resistant construction. According to Peter McKinnon, managing director of Rotacaster, “Patented... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:23:53 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-praised-by-variety-of-companies-for-productivity-improvements.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-praised-by-variety-of-companies-for-productivity-improvements.html   Tighes Hill, NSW -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2012 -- Rotacaster omni-directional wheels have been receiving praise from a wide variety of company leaders because of the superior load stability, as well as the robust, durable and corrosion resistant construction. According to Peter McKinnon, managing director of Rotacaster,... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:22:39 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-48mm-assembly-table-drives-dramatic-savings.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-48mm-assembly-table-drives-dramatic-savings.html   Tighes Hill, NSW -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/19/2012 -- Recently a customer needed a 48mm Assembly Table. The decision to go with the Rotacaster saved the company more than $20,000. Manufactured from engineering polymers, the Rotacaster’s injection-molded, weblike structure and over-molded rollers, ensure a durable and robust wheel... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:21:04 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-wheels-revolutionizes-trolley-system.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-wheels-revolutionizes-trolley-system.html   freePRnow.com, 6/17/2012 - The benefits of the product, Item# 43347GS, includes the fact that the trolley holds medialifTV media enclosures in an upright and freestanding position, can easily move media center from location to location, and that all Rotacaster wheels work in unison for no-hassle maneuvering, even on inclines. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:19:47 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/aging-workforce-in-hospitality-turns-to-rotatruck-for-improved-safety.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/aging-workforce-in-hospitality-turns-to-rotatruck-for-improved-safety.html   freePRnow.com, 6/18/2012 - “The Rotatruck Hand Truck is easy to handle around the hotel and bottleshop and is safe and user-friendly for all of the staff, remarked Peter Kearney, Owner of the Beauford Hotel. Increasingly hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality firms are finding the need to improve safety for an aging... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:17:42 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/refrigerated-material-handling-situations-operate-best-with-rotacaster-omni-wheels.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/refrigerated-material-handling-situations-operate-best-with-rotacaster-omni-wheels.html   freePRnow.com, 6/16/2012 - ExQuisine has have been using the Rotacaster for five years now in special material handling temperatures and David Rose, General Manager reports the omni wheels have proved durable and easy to use. Rose noted, “We have a challenging environment as trolleys are wheeled into our freezer at... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:16:45 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-hand-truck-industry-standard-for-moving-companies.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-hand-truck-industry-standard-for-moving-companies.html   BriefingWire.com, 6/15/2012 - Rotacaster omni-directional wheels have been receiving praise from a wide variety of company leaders because of the superior load stability, as well as the robust, durable and corrosion resistant construction. According to Peter McKinnon, managing director of Rotacaster, “Patented... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:15:23 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/holonomic-robot-wheels-from-rotacaster-rated-best.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/holonomic-robot-wheels-from-rotacaster-rated-best.html   Tighes Hill, NSW -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/15/2012 -- The Rotacaster omni wheel is well-suited to robotics because it is tougher with a fully injection-molded frame ensuring no lost rollers. Engineering grade polymer structure with no steel inserts or pins and choice of polyurethane rollers guarantees optimum durability. According to... Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:14:04 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/the-rotatruck-goes-off-road.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/the-rotatruck-goes-off-road.html The Rotatruck self supporting hand trolley goes off-road   Tweet The award-winning Rotatruck self supporting hand trolley has had a make-over in recent months. Due to customer feedback regarding the need to use the hand trolley over rough, uneven surfaces, we are now offering the hand truck with two, 200mm puncture proof,... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:12:44 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-introduces-lego-compatible-robotic-wheels.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-introduces-lego-compatible-robotic-wheels.html Rotacaster introduces Lego compatible robotics wheel Tweet Rotacaster Wheel Limited has traditionally developed multi-directional wheels for use in the industrial market that are specifically designed for floor use. Now we have used this technology to produce a wheel for the robotics sector that gives improved ride quality, greater... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:53:23 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotatruck-hand-trolley-nominated-for-national-safety-award.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotatruck-hand-trolley-nominated-for-national-safety-award.html Rotacaster Wheel Limited has been named as a finalist in the 2010 National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) / GIO Workers Compensation National Safety Awards of Excellence for their Rotatruck hand trolley. Called the "Rotatruck Self Supporting Hand Truck", the hand trolley has been nominated in the Best Solution of an OHS&E Specific Workplace Risk category, which is judged on how innovative a solution is in addressing a safety challenge or workplace risk Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/step-up-with-the-new-aluminium-stair-climber-from-rotacaster.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/step-up-with-the-new-aluminium-stair-climber-from-rotacaster.html The new Rotatruck Aluminium Stair Climbing Hand Trolley from Rotacaster Wheel Limited combines the 360 degree manoeuvrability of Rotacaster's patented omni-wheels with a lightweight, aluminium trolley frame making it ideal for a variety of applications including freight, logistics, warehouse, office and home. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-launches-online-store.html http://www.rotacaster.com.au/articles/rotacaster-launches-online-store.html Rotacaster Wheel Limited has opened an online store. The easy-to-use, secure facility is integrated into our current website and allows users to view information and purchase products from our range of omni-wheels and mounts, conveyor wheels, hand trucks, steel and aluminium stair climbing trolleys as well as furniture dollies and load skates. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1000