26 amazing solutions built on the versatility and performance of the multi-directional Rotacaster, the only omni-directional wheel robust enough be effective as a floor wheel, hand-truck wheel-base, conveyors and robotics, and many more solutions. There are many more applications yet to be developed and we hope that this pack of growing solution spotlights gives you the inspiration to develop your very own ideas.
26 amazing solutions built on the versatility and performance of the multi-directional Rotacaster, the only omni-directional wheel robust enough be effective as a floor wheel, hand-truck wheel-base, conveyors and robotics, and many more solutions. There are many more applications yet to be developed and we hope that this pack of growing solution spotlights gives you the inspiration to develop your very own ideas.
Pioneer Engineering Industries is a leading manufacturer of wheels and castors in India. They produce a wide variety of castor wheels for material handling equipment used in factories, warehouses, and stores. The company has over 33,000 square feet of facilities and is ISO 9001-2008 certified. They provide robust castor designs for long-term use across different industries. Pioneer Engineering Industries offers expert advice on choosing the right type of castor and wheel for different applications and load capacities. Their goal is to help customers find castor solutions to grow their businesses.
Pioneer Engineering Industries is a leading manufacturer of wheels and castors in India. They have over 30 years of experience in manufacturing a wide variety of castor wheels. The document discusses Pioneer's robust designs, quality systems, and large product variety. It also provides details on the types of castors Pioneer offers, including light, medium, and heavy duty castors. Product specifications and suitable applications are described for each type. Overall, the document promotes Pioneer's castor products and expertise in helping customers choose the right castor for their needs.
PROPEL manufactures heavy-duty crushing equipment for mining and construction. It is part of the 40-year old OPEL group and has a state-of-the-art facility. PROPEL understands the high demands of mining and construction for durable, high-performing equipment. It offers a comprehensive range of jaw crushers, cone crushers, vertical shaft impactors, vibrating screens, feeders, and sand washers. PROPEL has received several quality and performance awards and is committed to exceeding customer expectations through continuous quality improvement and timely deliveries.
Propel is a leading manufacturer of mining and material handling equipment in South India. It has established a nationwide sales and service network and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Some key milestones include starting a joint venture with an Italian firm, receiving an SMERA credit rating, and becoming a top supplier in South India. Propel's objectives are to exceed customer expectations through quality and timely deliveries while encouraging employee development. It produces various crushing, screening, and washing equipment including jaw crushers, cone crushers, vertical shaft impactors, and vibrating screens. Propel follows stringent quality control to ensure flawless end products.
This document provides information about Taishan Sports Industry Group and their carbon bicycle frames. It includes details about their manufacturing process, carbon technologies used, frame models offered in mountain, gravel and road categories, components produced, and custom OEM services. Their goal is to provide high quality, durable carbon frames through research and testing at their three R&D institutes.
Curved Motion System Design for Machinery and AutomationDesign World
Guided precision motion is most often thought of in the linear form which is used extensively in machinery and automation applications. Sometimes curved motion is better suited to an application. Examples might include moving a sensor or welding torch around the circumference of a pipe, or a complete 360-degree rotary table for indexing a complex assembly operation to variousangles.
Watch the webinar: http://www.designworldonline.com/curved-motion-system-design-for-machinery-and-automation/
The document discusses existing material conveyors like conveyor belts and cranes that have high power requirements, operating costs, and maintenance needs. It then introduces the Supra Conveyor, which uses quantum effects and superconductors to provide a frictionless and maintenance-free alternative. The Supra Conveyor works using the principles of quantum levitation and locking to levitate and move materials. The target market is industries that require frequent material handling from 100kg to 2000kg. The proposed next steps are to develop a prototype, test the market, and commercialize the Supra Conveyor.
26 amazing solutions built on the versatility and performance of the multi-directional Rotacaster, the only omni-directional wheel robust enough be effective as a floor wheel, hand-truck wheel-base, conveyors and robotics, and many more solutions. There are many more applications yet to be developed and we hope that this pack of growing solution spotlights gives you the inspiration to develop your very own ideas.
Pioneer Engineering Industries is a leading manufacturer of wheels and castors in India. They produce a wide variety of castor wheels for material handling equipment used in factories, warehouses, and stores. The company has over 33,000 square feet of facilities and is ISO 9001-2008 certified. They provide robust castor designs for long-term use across different industries. Pioneer Engineering Industries offers expert advice on choosing the right type of castor and wheel for different applications and load capacities. Their goal is to help customers find castor solutions to grow their businesses.
Pioneer Engineering Industries is a leading manufacturer of wheels and castors in India. They have over 30 years of experience in manufacturing a wide variety of castor wheels. The document discusses Pioneer's robust designs, quality systems, and large product variety. It also provides details on the types of castors Pioneer offers, including light, medium, and heavy duty castors. Product specifications and suitable applications are described for each type. Overall, the document promotes Pioneer's castor products and expertise in helping customers choose the right castor for their needs.
PROPEL manufactures heavy-duty crushing equipment for mining and construction. It is part of the 40-year old OPEL group and has a state-of-the-art facility. PROPEL understands the high demands of mining and construction for durable, high-performing equipment. It offers a comprehensive range of jaw crushers, cone crushers, vertical shaft impactors, vibrating screens, feeders, and sand washers. PROPEL has received several quality and performance awards and is committed to exceeding customer expectations through continuous quality improvement and timely deliveries.
Propel is a leading manufacturer of mining and material handling equipment in South India. It has established a nationwide sales and service network and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Some key milestones include starting a joint venture with an Italian firm, receiving an SMERA credit rating, and becoming a top supplier in South India. Propel's objectives are to exceed customer expectations through quality and timely deliveries while encouraging employee development. It produces various crushing, screening, and washing equipment including jaw crushers, cone crushers, vertical shaft impactors, and vibrating screens. Propel follows stringent quality control to ensure flawless end products.
This document provides information about Taishan Sports Industry Group and their carbon bicycle frames. It includes details about their manufacturing process, carbon technologies used, frame models offered in mountain, gravel and road categories, components produced, and custom OEM services. Their goal is to provide high quality, durable carbon frames through research and testing at their three R&D institutes.
Curved Motion System Design for Machinery and AutomationDesign World
Guided precision motion is most often thought of in the linear form which is used extensively in machinery and automation applications. Sometimes curved motion is better suited to an application. Examples might include moving a sensor or welding torch around the circumference of a pipe, or a complete 360-degree rotary table for indexing a complex assembly operation to variousangles.
Watch the webinar: http://www.designworldonline.com/curved-motion-system-design-for-machinery-and-automation/
The document discusses existing material conveyors like conveyor belts and cranes that have high power requirements, operating costs, and maintenance needs. It then introduces the Supra Conveyor, which uses quantum effects and superconductors to provide a frictionless and maintenance-free alternative. The Supra Conveyor works using the principles of quantum levitation and locking to levitate and move materials. The target market is industries that require frequent material handling from 100kg to 2000kg. The proposed next steps are to develop a prototype, test the market, and commercialize the Supra Conveyor.
The companies of Altra Industrial Motion offer many critical drivetrain products utilized in medical and mobility applications including clutches & brakes, couplings, gearing, linear actuators and medical bearing assemblies.
This document provides application profiles for various industrial machinery components from Altra Industrial Motion, including:
1) Linear actuators, clutches, and overrunning clutches used in applications like concrete saws, transport devices, bicycles, vehicles, and signage systems.
2) Gear motors, speed reducers, and couplings powering things like dishwashing systems, conduit benders, mixers, welding machines, and engine test stands.
3) Bearings and bearing assemblies featured in sliding glass walls, room partitions, whiteboards, and other machinery.
The profiles describe technical problems customers faced and how Altra products provided optimized, reliable solutions.
-MegaRoller Product Presentation- Part 12Bruce Harris
Megaroller is a leading manufacturer of conveyor rollers established in South Africa in the 1980s. It has factories in South Africa, Australia, and Chile that produce up to 30,000 rollers per month. Megaroller offers various roller types including standard, anti-seize, anti-run-back, HDPE, hybrid steel, and impact/rubber disc return rollers. The rollers are designed to be durable, reduce maintenance costs, and extend bearing life through patented sealing arrangements and bearing housing designs.
The document discusses equipment from Brokk and Bricking Solutions for refractory maintenance. Brokk manufactures remote-controlled demolition robots for safe tear out of refractory. Bricking Solutions produces equipment for installing new refractory efficiently and safely, such as bricking machines, inspection cages, access ramps, and a muck bucket. Working together, their full system aims to minimize kiln downtime for maintenance by improving safety, speed, and quality.
Comprehensive Guide to Needle Roller Bearings and Cam Followers.pdfPS Bearings
When it comes to motion control systems, needle roller bearings and cam followers play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operation and minimal wear and tear.
Tolomatic rod and rodless style electric actuators brochureElectromate
The document provides information on various electric actuator models from Tolomatic, including rodless screw actuators (MXE-S and MXE-P), which are designed for long life and durability. The MXE-S uses solid bearings, while the MXE-P uses recirculating ball bearings to support loads. Both provide options for mounting motors and accessories.
This document presents the design process for redesigning an intravenous drip stand using aluminium extrusion. The current infusion stands are unstable and prone to tipping. The design aims to lower the centre of gravity and allow for various accessories. After concept generation and evaluation, a final design was created with an adjustable telescopic pole, wide stable base, and rounded corners for easy cleaning. Aluminium 6082-T6 was selected for its strength and manufacturability. The stand can be manufactured through extrusion and anodizing to provide corrosion resistance. It addresses the issues with current designs and allows for safe mobile use by patients.
EDRIVE manufactures electric linear actuators for industrial automation applications requiring durable construction, long life, and high precision. The document introduces several of EDRIVE's actuator series, summarizing their key features:
- The VecTac VT series provides cost-effective actuators up to 2,000 lbf thrust and 40 in/sec velocity for general industrial use.
- The L-Tac LS series is designed for long strokes from 24-60 inches at up to 40 in/sec velocity and 2,000 lbf thrust.
- The E-Tac ET series offers an affordable solution for lighter 300 lbf loads at speeds up to 33 in/sec.
- Heavier-duty models include the
The document provides information about AMECO Group, a company that designs, manufactures, and services bulk handling machines. It discusses their products such as reclaimers, stackers, shiploaders, and rotary scrapers. It also outlines their services including engineering, manufacturing, spare parts, maintenance, and training. The document emphasizes their custom designs, reliability, and focus on safety and customer experience.
Active Uni-flex Flexible Conveyor BrochureNigel Edwards
The document provides information about Uni-Xu conveyors, including:
- Uni-Xu conveyors have been integral to turnkey solutions for demanding companies across Europe for their robust design and durability.
- The modular design offers flexibility for integrated systems and it has been engineered in Britain since 1963, resulting in five decades of engineering excellence.
Active Uni-flex Flexible Conveyor BrochureKarl Edwards
The document provides information on the Uni-xu® range of flexible conveyors, which are modular and durable. They are used in demanding applications across Europe and are known for their robust design and quality. The document describes several types of flexible conveyors that Uni-xu® offers, including powered roller conveyors, gravity roller conveyors, gravity skatewheel conveyors, and Lite conveyors. It provides specifications, features, and applications for each conveyor type.
Active Uni-flex Flexible Conveyor BrochureNigel Edwards
The document provides information on the Uni-xu® range of flexible conveyors. It summarizes that the Uni-xu® conveyors have been integral to turnkey solutions for demanding companies across Europe for over 50 years due to their robust design and modularity. The document then provides details on the various types of flexible conveyors Uni-xu® offers, including powered roller, gravity roller, gravity skatewheel, and Lite conveyors. It describes the key features and specifications of each conveyor type.
This document provides an overview of D.S. Brown Company, which manufactures bridge products including expansion joints, bearing assemblies, and specialty bridge components. It describes the company's facilities and capabilities in areas such as steel fabrication, engineering, and product testing. The document also profiles D.S. Brown's portfolio of bridge movement systems, structural bearings, and waterproofing/corrosion protection products.
The document discusses Thomson, a company that manufactures mechanical motion solutions including linear motion products like linear ball bushing bearings, linear guides, ball screws, linear motion systems, and linear actuators. It provides information on their broad product offerings, over 60 years of experience, and worldwide support infrastructure.
Thomson Linear Mechanical Motion SolutionsElectromate
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Carter Manufacturing Inc specializes in prototyping and manufacturing high precision bearings for both standard and specialized applicationsin industries such as chemical, food processing and industrial.To know more visit: http://www.carterbearings.co.uk/carter/cam-followers/
Tolomatic b3 s & b3w electric rodless actuator brochureElectromate
The document provides information on the Tolomatic B3S and B3W electric rodless actuators. The B3S is a screw-drive actuator capable of loads up to 8,000 lbs with thrust up to 2,700 lbs and speeds up to 60 in/sec. The B3W is a belt-drive actuator capable of loads up to 8,000 lbs with speeds up to 200 in/sec. Both utilize a patented internal ball bearing guidance system and have stroke lengths up to 179 inches for the B3S and 207 inches for the B3W.
B&B Attachments Presents New Material Handling Innovations at IMHXMJDelaMasa
This document is a press release announcing that B&B Attachments will be exhibiting new material handling solutions at the IMHX 2016 trade show in Birmingham, UK from September 13-16. Some of the new products and innovations being displayed include an updated double pallet handler, a new keg clamp, a redesigned roll clamp, a layer picking attachment called LayerMaster, block handling clamps, and an updated telescopic reach fork. The press release provides brief descriptions of the new features and benefits of these updated material handling attachments. B&B Attachments' booth at the show will also include experts to discuss how these solutions can improve operations.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
The companies of Altra Industrial Motion offer many critical drivetrain products utilized in medical and mobility applications including clutches & brakes, couplings, gearing, linear actuators and medical bearing assemblies.
This document provides application profiles for various industrial machinery components from Altra Industrial Motion, including:
1) Linear actuators, clutches, and overrunning clutches used in applications like concrete saws, transport devices, bicycles, vehicles, and signage systems.
2) Gear motors, speed reducers, and couplings powering things like dishwashing systems, conduit benders, mixers, welding machines, and engine test stands.
3) Bearings and bearing assemblies featured in sliding glass walls, room partitions, whiteboards, and other machinery.
The profiles describe technical problems customers faced and how Altra products provided optimized, reliable solutions.
-MegaRoller Product Presentation- Part 12Bruce Harris
Megaroller is a leading manufacturer of conveyor rollers established in South Africa in the 1980s. It has factories in South Africa, Australia, and Chile that produce up to 30,000 rollers per month. Megaroller offers various roller types including standard, anti-seize, anti-run-back, HDPE, hybrid steel, and impact/rubber disc return rollers. The rollers are designed to be durable, reduce maintenance costs, and extend bearing life through patented sealing arrangements and bearing housing designs.
The document discusses equipment from Brokk and Bricking Solutions for refractory maintenance. Brokk manufactures remote-controlled demolition robots for safe tear out of refractory. Bricking Solutions produces equipment for installing new refractory efficiently and safely, such as bricking machines, inspection cages, access ramps, and a muck bucket. Working together, their full system aims to minimize kiln downtime for maintenance by improving safety, speed, and quality.
Comprehensive Guide to Needle Roller Bearings and Cam Followers.pdfPS Bearings
When it comes to motion control systems, needle roller bearings and cam followers play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operation and minimal wear and tear.
Tolomatic rod and rodless style electric actuators brochureElectromate
The document provides information on various electric actuator models from Tolomatic, including rodless screw actuators (MXE-S and MXE-P), which are designed for long life and durability. The MXE-S uses solid bearings, while the MXE-P uses recirculating ball bearings to support loads. Both provide options for mounting motors and accessories.
This document presents the design process for redesigning an intravenous drip stand using aluminium extrusion. The current infusion stands are unstable and prone to tipping. The design aims to lower the centre of gravity and allow for various accessories. After concept generation and evaluation, a final design was created with an adjustable telescopic pole, wide stable base, and rounded corners for easy cleaning. Aluminium 6082-T6 was selected for its strength and manufacturability. The stand can be manufactured through extrusion and anodizing to provide corrosion resistance. It addresses the issues with current designs and allows for safe mobile use by patients.
EDRIVE manufactures electric linear actuators for industrial automation applications requiring durable construction, long life, and high precision. The document introduces several of EDRIVE's actuator series, summarizing their key features:
- The VecTac VT series provides cost-effective actuators up to 2,000 lbf thrust and 40 in/sec velocity for general industrial use.
- The L-Tac LS series is designed for long strokes from 24-60 inches at up to 40 in/sec velocity and 2,000 lbf thrust.
- The E-Tac ET series offers an affordable solution for lighter 300 lbf loads at speeds up to 33 in/sec.
- Heavier-duty models include the
The document provides information about AMECO Group, a company that designs, manufactures, and services bulk handling machines. It discusses their products such as reclaimers, stackers, shiploaders, and rotary scrapers. It also outlines their services including engineering, manufacturing, spare parts, maintenance, and training. The document emphasizes their custom designs, reliability, and focus on safety and customer experience.
Active Uni-flex Flexible Conveyor BrochureNigel Edwards
The document provides information about Uni-Xu conveyors, including:
- Uni-Xu conveyors have been integral to turnkey solutions for demanding companies across Europe for their robust design and durability.
- The modular design offers flexibility for integrated systems and it has been engineered in Britain since 1963, resulting in five decades of engineering excellence.
Active Uni-flex Flexible Conveyor BrochureKarl Edwards
The document provides information on the Uni-xu® range of flexible conveyors, which are modular and durable. They are used in demanding applications across Europe and are known for their robust design and quality. The document describes several types of flexible conveyors that Uni-xu® offers, including powered roller conveyors, gravity roller conveyors, gravity skatewheel conveyors, and Lite conveyors. It provides specifications, features, and applications for each conveyor type.
Active Uni-flex Flexible Conveyor BrochureNigel Edwards
The document provides information on the Uni-xu® range of flexible conveyors. It summarizes that the Uni-xu® conveyors have been integral to turnkey solutions for demanding companies across Europe for over 50 years due to their robust design and modularity. The document then provides details on the various types of flexible conveyors Uni-xu® offers, including powered roller, gravity roller, gravity skatewheel, and Lite conveyors. It describes the key features and specifications of each conveyor type.
This document provides an overview of D.S. Brown Company, which manufactures bridge products including expansion joints, bearing assemblies, and specialty bridge components. It describes the company's facilities and capabilities in areas such as steel fabrication, engineering, and product testing. The document also profiles D.S. Brown's portfolio of bridge movement systems, structural bearings, and waterproofing/corrosion protection products.
The document discusses Thomson, a company that manufactures mechanical motion solutions including linear motion products like linear ball bushing bearings, linear guides, ball screws, linear motion systems, and linear actuators. It provides information on their broad product offerings, over 60 years of experience, and worldwide support infrastructure.
Thomson Linear Mechanical Motion SolutionsElectromate
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Carter Manufacturing Inc specializes in prototyping and manufacturing high precision bearings for both standard and specialized applicationsin industries such as chemical, food processing and industrial.To know more visit: http://www.carterbearings.co.uk/carter/cam-followers/
Tolomatic b3 s & b3w electric rodless actuator brochureElectromate
The document provides information on the Tolomatic B3S and B3W electric rodless actuators. The B3S is a screw-drive actuator capable of loads up to 8,000 lbs with thrust up to 2,700 lbs and speeds up to 60 in/sec. The B3W is a belt-drive actuator capable of loads up to 8,000 lbs with speeds up to 200 in/sec. Both utilize a patented internal ball bearing guidance system and have stroke lengths up to 179 inches for the B3S and 207 inches for the B3W.
B&B Attachments Presents New Material Handling Innovations at IMHXMJDelaMasa
This document is a press release announcing that B&B Attachments will be exhibiting new material handling solutions at the IMHX 2016 trade show in Birmingham, UK from September 13-16. Some of the new products and innovations being displayed include an updated double pallet handler, a new keg clamp, a redesigned roll clamp, a layer picking attachment called LayerMaster, block handling clamps, and an updated telescopic reach fork. The press release provides brief descriptions of the new features and benefits of these updated material handling attachments. B&B Attachments' booth at the show will also include experts to discuss how these solutions can improve operations.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
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Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
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Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
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Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
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Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with open-source and custom AI models is a complex task. This talk explores the challenges in productionizing RAG systems, including retrieval performance, response synthesis, and evaluation. We’ll discuss how to leverage open-source models like text embeddings, language models, and custom fine-tuned models to enhance RAG performance. Additionally, we’ll cover how BentoML can help orchestrate and scale these AI components efficiently, ensuring seamless deployment and management of RAG systems in the cloud.
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For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
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* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
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Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
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Rotacaster Solution Spotlights
1. 26 Rotacaster Solution Spotlights
Rotacaster: The world’s most versatile and robust multi-directional wheel.Rotacaster Wheel designs
and manufactures innovative, patented, multi-directional wheels.
•Rotacasters are a best-practices solution and a substantial improvement on traditional swivel
casters.Rotacaster wheels are sturdy, impact resistant, precision-engineered
•Rotacasters are made from fully moulded polymers allowing the engineering of entirely new multi-
directional movement solutions at a consumer, commercial and industrial level.
•Rotacasters deliver an improved multi-directional movement user experience.
•Rotacasters increase productivity through better functionality.
•Rotacasters enable ergonomically safer solutions.Easier, quicker safer. Rotacaster.
•Easier, quicker safer. Rotacaster.
Easier, quicker safer. Rotacaster.
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Industrial grade multi-directional
capability in a rigid mount.
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materials handling
Award winning materials handling,
ergonomic safety and productivity.
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conveyors
Transfer loads in any horizontal
direction or cylindrical rotation.
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robotics
Mobility and manoeuvrability on a
simple, reliable, scaleable platform
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2. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: Australia Post transfer
The Challenge: Australia Post used ball transfer tables for manual sorting of bulky international
mailbags weighing up to 35 kg. This required substantial and repetitive manual effort by operators to
push, pull and rotate the bags, exposing them to potential musculoskeletal injury. To address this issue
Australia Post looked for alternative solutions that would substantially reduce operator input and
exposure to risk of injury. With a targeted push/pull force of 50N (5kg) for a 35Kg bag, it was
acknowledged that this target would in all likelihood require a powered solution, adding to operating
and maintenance costs.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster proposed a manual transfer solution utilizing their 48mm Rotacasters combined with
polyacetal (POM) spacer rollers. The roller’s smaller diameter was designed to provide support for the
soft packaging, while minimizing friction and reducing the number of Rotacaster wheels required.
Australia Post and Rotacaster collaborated on the design and construction of the transfer table. Trials
were successfully undertaken at an Australia Post gateway.
Outcome: The solution resulted in a significant reduction of push/pull forces to between 40 and 70N
(4-7kg) in all directions on the table. Australia Post considered this a remarkable achievement in the
absence of any powered assist.
Additional Advantages: In addition to reducing the push/pull forces required, without the cost noise
and maintenance associated with a powered solution, the polymer surfaces of the Rotacasters and
spacer rollers have demonstrated a lower affinity to adhesion of labels and stickers from packages,
further reducing down time and maintenance costs.Easier, quicker safer.
: In addition to reducing the push/pull forces required, without the cost noise and maintenance
associated with a powered solution, the polymer surfaces of the Rotacasters and spacer rollers have
demonstrated a lower affinity to adhesion of labels and stickers from packages, further reducing down
time and maintenance costs.Easier, quicker safer.
: In addition to reducing the push/pull forces required, without the cost noise and maintenance
associated with a powered solution, the polymer surfaces of the Rotacasters and spacer rollers have
demonstrated a lower affinity to adhesion of labels and stickers from packages, further reducing down
time and maintenance costs.Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 48mm Rotacaster
Capacity: 230kg (500lbs)
User: Australia Post
Country: Australia
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3. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: DC inline transfer
table
The Challenge:
A large US consumer goods manufacturer was looking to improve workplace ergonomics and
productivity in its distribution centre. They needed to be able to manually rotate received boxes and
move them to load onto a pallet. The boxes are gravity-fed to a workstation with a conventional
conveyor roller bed. At this workstation, operators are required to sort, orientate and offload boxes
onto a pallet for shipping. The forces required to orientate and slide the boxes on conventional steel
rollers were a target for improvement, especially considering the repetitive nature of the operation.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster US reseller Magnus Mobility proposed a manual transfer solution utilising their 48mm
Rotacasters. Arranged as shown inside the standard conveyor frame and not needing any significant
modifications the Rotacasters were spaced to optimally support the load and allow for easy rotation
and movement.
After trials on the initial line, the manufacturer has moved to expand the solution across as 12 stations.
Further expansion is planned for the future.
The solution resulted in a significant reduction of push/pull forces originally required to rotate and
transfer the boxes.
After the successful trial on one workstation, the distribution centre is now planning to upgrade all
workstations.Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 48mm Rotacaster
Capacity: 230kg (500lbs)
User: Not available
Country: United States
4. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: precision fitting table
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 Silflex™ blankets to precisely install the grommets.
The Rotacaster Solution:
After investigating several options for an improved workstation, including an air table, ACT opted for
the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel. Working with Integrator Prime Resource Inc, ACT developed a
workstation using 48mm Rotacasters framed in modular T-slot aluminum extrusion from 80/20 Inc. The
wheels were sourced from Rotacaster reseller Magnus Mobility Systems.
The chosen wheel density provides excellent load support, very easy movement and the ability to
precisely positioning of these relatively heavy blankets.
The SilflexTM radiation shielding blankets are now manoeuvered and positioned easily with one hand
eliminating the need to lean, twist and pull the item into place.The new workstation exceeded all
expectations for increased productivity and improved ergonomics while saving ACT over 75% in
acquisition costs compared to the installation of an air-table.
Thanks to the Rotacasters operating without power and with minimal maintenance, the Rotacaster
solution will much, much more over it's lifetime.Easier, quicker safer.
Thanks to the Rotacasters operating without power and with minimal maintenance, the Rotacaster
solution will much, much more over it's lifetime.Easier, quicker safer.
Thanks to the Rotacasters operating without power and with minimal maintenance, the Rotacaster
solution will much, much more over it's lifetime.Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 48mm Rotacaster
Capacity: 230kg (500lbs)
User: Not
disclosed
Country: Canada
5. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: pallet transfer table
The Challenge:
To improve the movement of honeycomb paper pallets down to a packaging conveyor. One unusual
aspect of the product movement is that some pallet packages require 90º rotation for proper
orientation at final packaging.The biggest problem encountered in moving product was that pallets
would not track straight when traveling across the ball transfer turntable. Employees moving pallets
that weigh up to 1,200 pounds would have a difficult time keeping the product moving in a straight line.
Additionally, the force required to move product across the ball transfers was more than desired.
The Rotacaster Solution:
US Distributor Magnus Mobility joined the client in developing the very simple yet effective solution of
deploying 630 48mm Rotacasters across 30 axles. The transfer table measures 61” x 66” (155cm x
168cm).
A lay-out of Rotacaster48mm wheels was designed by Magnus Mobility using Rotacaster's prefabricated
aluminium mount channels to provide the lowest rolling resistance for the pallets along the packaging
lines. The design provided the proper load support for the pallets' 6" square pads.The expected
improvements were achieved. The honeycomb pallets were easier to move across the Rotacaster
transfer table, rotation of pallets was easily accomplished manually and the directional control was
improved greatly. Now loads of card and paper products arrive and are easily rotated and precisely
positioned.
The solution requires no power to the Rotacasters and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
productivity.
Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 48mm Rotacaster
Capacity: 550Kg (1200lbs)
User: Not
disclosed
Country: USA
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6. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: transfer table
The Challenge:
A car manufacturer was challenged to move heavy steel parts bins between parallel in and out conveyor
lines in one of their parts distribution centers. The use of a ball transfer table was not proving to be an
effective solution. The bins with a narrow steel frame base were difficult to control and the ball
transfers failed more frequently than was acceptable. The manufacturer challenged their conveyor
supplier to come up with a more effective product for transferring the parts bins through the
workstation from one line to the other.
The Solution:
The conveyor company used Magnus Mobility's Max Performance Conveyor Rollers to solve this
problem. Max Performance Conveyor Rollers use the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel to provide easy
and controllable movement in all directions. The Max Performance Rollers were installed in an existing
conveyor section, replacing 1.9" steel rollers as a retrofit. The parts bins were easy to control and move,
requiring less force by employees than the ball transfer table. The product selected was a 32" Max
Performance Roller with the Rotacaster R2-0484-99 wheel on 2" centers. Rollers were installed on 3"
centers.Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Assembly table
Capacity: 450Kg (1000lbs)
User: Not disclosed
Country: United States
7. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: pallet transfer station
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.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Instead of the more traditional infrastructure and maintenance-heavy air- or ball bearing tables, the
company opted for Rotacasters effectively configured around the periphery, as seen in these
images.Thanks to the multi-directional capabilities of the Rotacasters the solution is simplicity itself.
The complete solution requires only 64 paired R2-125mm Rotacasters and supports weights of up to
800Kg per pallet. It can be operated by a single person. The received pallet can comfortably be moved
to and from the receiving table.The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while
delivering reliable productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
The complete solution requires only 64 paired R2-125mm Rotacasters and supports weights of up to
800Kg per pallet. It can be operated by a single person. The received pallet can comfortably be moved
to and from the receiving table.The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while
delivering reliable productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 125mm Rotacaster
Capacity: 800Kg (1760lbs)
User: Not disclosed
Country: South Africa
8. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: pallet transfer station
The Challenge:
A US professional/consumer gardening goods 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.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Instead of the more traditional infrastructure and maintenance heavy air- or ball bearing tables, the
company chose Rotacasters uniquely configured around the periphery, as seen here.The multi-
directional Rotacasters deliver a simple and productive solution.
The complete solution requires 101 paired R2-125mm Rotacasters and supports weights of up to 800lbs
per pallet. It can be operated by a single person. The received pallet can comfortably be moved to and
from the receiving table.The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering
reliable productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
The complete solution requires 101 paired R2-125mm Rotacasters and supports weights of up to 800lbs
per pallet. It can be operated by a single person. The received pallet can comfortably be moved to and
from the receiving table.The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering
reliable productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 125mm Rotacaster
Capacity: 360Kg (800lbs)
User: Not disclosed
Country: United States
9. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: concrete wall transfer
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.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Instead of the more traditional infrastructure, the company opted for Rotacasters arranged along the
line of- and perpendicular to the primary direction of movement.The solution required only 72 paired
R2-125mm Rotacasters per transfer table. 12 tables were installed in total.Transferring the substantial
wall slabs was handled by a simple chain drive requiring minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Instead of the more traditional infrastructure, the company opted for Rotacasters arranged along the
line of- and perpendicular to the primary direction of movement.The solution required only 72 paired
R2-125mm Rotacasters per transfer table. 12 tables were installed in total.Transferring the substantial
wall slabs was handled by a simple chain drive requiring minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Instead of the more traditional infrastructure, the company opted for Rotacasters arranged along the
line of- and perpendicular to the primary direction of movement.The solution required only 72 paired
R2-125mm Rotacasters per transfer table. 12 tables were installed in total.Transferring the substantial
wall slabs was handled by a simple chain drive requiring minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 125mm
Rotacaster
Capacity: 1000kg (2200lbs)
User: Not
disclosed
Country: Canada
10. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: crate & pallet repair
The Challenge: A global crate and pallet rental and service provider needed
to improve their polymer crate and pallet repair Station. Originally fitted with
traditional conveyor rollers, rotating either pallets or crates to undertake
inspection and repairs was difficult and unwieldy creating a safety hazard for
the user.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Inside the existing framework the company deployed Rotacasters, arranged
some areas to simply transfer the items and in others to allow for improved on
site rotation.The solution utilised paired R2-125mm Rotacasters throughout. In
linear sections the wheels were clustered only to the outside running area,
while in the areas requiring rotation the Rotacasters were arrange
equidistantly throughout the whole section.
The set-up has successfully reduced forces required to rotate the pallets and
crates, improving the user experience and ergonomics.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering
reliable productivity.
Easier, quicker safer.
Easier, quicker safer.
Easier, quicker safer.
Product: 125mm
Rotacaster
Capacity: 200kg (440lbs)
User: Not
disclosed
Country: Australia
11. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: HD Steel Dollies
The Challenge:
Incheon Air, a South Korean cargo airline, faced the challenge of
transferring a very heavy load into the body of their Boeing 737-400
freighters. While the aircraft interior floor is equipped with ball-transfers,
they are not suitable to carry the heavy point loads of the cargo.
The Solution:
Air Incheon turned to Korean Rotacaster partner BNP in search for a
robust multi-directional solution. In collaboration they designed and built
a heavy-duty steel dolly equipped with nine Rotacaster quads.The
solution enables Air Incheon to place the cargo onto four of these dollies
and bring the shipment into the aircraft, negotiate a 90 degree turn and
place it into the correct location to balance the load.
The solution requires no power to the wheels and minimal maintenance,
while delivering reliable and improved productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: HD Steel Dollies
Capacity: 1000Kg (2200lbs)
User: Air Incheon
Country: South Korea
12. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: pallet transfer
The Challenge:
A leading Australian distributor of electronic office imaging equipment required a solution to receive
product for warranty remanufacture and refurbishing and be able to move from work-station to work-
station in a confined environment.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster adopted its steel channels each fitted with 4 125mm Rotacaster quads and connected with
steel-rods. This configuration allows the placement of a standard pallet on which the product is received
directly between the channels. The low entre of gravity provides a stable platform, which can be
manoeuvred precisely by one person, from station to station.
The solutions reduce the effort required to transfer the product, while improving safety and
productivity.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Transfer pallet
Capacity: 500Kg (1100lbs)
User: Not disclosed
Country: Australia
13. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: white-goods
The Challenge:
A large Mexican white goods distributor needed to improve the handling of the large and tall 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.
The Rotacaster Solution:
By adopting the self-supporting Rotatruck, the company was able to focus it’s staff on safely guiding the
load down the aisles, rather than having to primarily support them. The self supporting feature enables
the user to walk offset from the load and see where they are going. This significantly improved the
ergonomic handling qualities for the user, including reduced fatigue. Importantly, the use of Rotacasters
allows the easy change of direction without destabilising the tall load, as unlike traditional swivel
casters, Rotacasters are in a fixed mount.
Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Rotatruck, steel
Capacity: 375Kg (800lbs)
User: Not
disclosed
Country: Mexico
14. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: beer, wine, spirits
The Challenge: Leading beer, wine and spirits retailer and Woorlworths Group member 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 the body. Likewise, the manual loading and
unloading of the trolly required a lot of bending and flexing.
The Rotacaster Solution:
By adopting the self-supporting Rotatruck, the company was able to focus it’s staff on safely guiding the
load down the isles, rather than having to primarily support them. This significantly improved the
ergonomic handling qualities for the user, including reduced fatigue. Loading and unloading was also
improved by the 2 phase self-supporting position. Fewer pull-backs also considerably reduced strain on
the operator.Importantly, the use of Rotacasters allows the easy change of direction without
destabilizing the tall load, as unlike traditional swivel casters, Rotacasters are in a fixed mount.The
solution requires no power to the wheels and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
productivity. What started as a two hand truck trial resulted in a national group-wide roll-out and
ongoing trials in other divisions of Woolworths Group.Easier, quicker safer.
By adopting the self-supporting Rotatruck, the company was able to focus it’s staff on safely guiding the
load down the isles, rather than having to primarily support them. This significantly improved the
ergonomic handling qualities for the user, including reduced fatigue. Loading and unloading was also
improved by the 2 phase self-supporting position. Fewer pull-backs also considerably reduced strain on
the operator.Importantly, the use of Rotacasters allows the easy change of direction without
destabilizing the tall load, as unlike traditional swivel casters, Rotacasters are in a fixed mount.The
solution requires no power to the wheels and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
productivity. What started as a two hand truck trial resulted in a national group-wide roll-out and
ongoing trials in other divisions of Woolworths Group.Easier, quicker safer.
By adopting the self-supporting Rotatruck, the company was able to focus it’s staff on safely guiding the
load down the isles, rather than having to primarily support them. This significantly improved the
ergonomic handling qualities for the user, including reduced fatigue. Loading and unloading was also
improved by the 2 phase self-supporting position. Fewer pull-backs also considerably reduced strain on
the operator.Importantly, the use of Rotacasters allows the easy change of direction without
destabilizing the tall load, as unlike traditional swivel casters, Rotacasters are in a fixed mount.The
solution requires no power to the wheels and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
productivity. What started as a two hand truck trial resulted in a national group-wide roll-out and
ongoing trials in other divisions of Woolworths Group.Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Rotatruck, steel
Capacity: 375Kg (800lbs)
User: BWS
Country: Australia
15. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: bread-crate
The Challenge: A large commercial baker was looking for an ergonomically safe way to move stacks of
12 and 15 bread crates. These stacks are 1.80m and 2.25mm tall respectively. Fully loaded they weigh as
much as 165Kg with a challenging very high centre of gravity. Traditional hand trucks required the
operator to support the load, making it difficult to see past the load when moving forward.
The Rotacaster Solution:
By adopting the self-supporting Rotatruck, the company was able to focus it’s staff on safely guiding the
crate stacks while transferring them, rather than having to primarily support them. This significantly
improved the ergonomic handling qualities for the user, including reduced fatigue. To secure the crates
to the truck a special latch was fitted. When used correctly it can self secure, and be easily disengaged.
The time to precisely place a tall stack of crates is also reduced thanks to the multidirectional
Rotacasters fitted to the front of the Rotatruck.Importantly, the use of Rotacasters allows the easy
change of direction without destabilising the tall load, as unlike traditional swivel casters, Rotacasters
are in a fixed mount.The solution requires no power to the wheels and minimal maintenance, while
delivering reliable productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
By adopting the self-supporting Rotatruck, the company was able to focus it’s staff on safely guiding the
crate stacks while transferring them, rather than having to primarily support them. This significantly
improved the ergonomic handling qualities for the user, including reduced fatigue. To secure the crates
to the truck a special latch was fitted. When used correctly it can self secure, and be easily disengaged.
The time to precisely place a tall stack of crates is also reduced thanks to the multidirectional
Rotacasters fitted to the front of the Rotatruck.Importantly, the use of Rotacasters allows the easy
change of direction without destabilising the tall load, as unlike traditional swivel casters, Rotacasters
are in a fixed mount.The solution requires no power to the wheels and minimal maintenance, while
delivering reliable productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
By adopting the self-supporting Rotatruck, the company was able to focus it’s staff on safely guiding the
crate stacks while transferring them, rather than having to primarily support them. This significantly
improved the ergonomic handling qualities for the user, including reduced fatigue. To secure the crates
to the truck a special latch was fitted. When used correctly it can self secure, and be easily disengaged.
The time to precisely place a tall stack of crates is also reduced thanks to the multidirectional
Rotacasters fitted to the front of the Rotatruck.Importantly, the use of Rotacasters allows the easy
change of direction without destabilising the tall load, as unlike traditional swivel casters, Rotacasters
are in a fixed mount.The solution requires no power to the wheels and minimal maintenance, while
delivering reliable productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Rotatruck, alu
Capacity: 230Kg (500lbs)
User: Not
disclosed
Country: New Zealand
16. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: milk-crate Rotatruck
The Challenge:
Leading Australian grocery retailer Woolworths needed to improve its back of store operations
resupplying milk into the rear-loading display fridges. The objective was to reduce injuries, increase
productivity and improve the user experience.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster developed a specialised Rotatruck to pick-up the milk-crate stacks from the delivery pallets
and deliver them to the fridges, from where individual bottles could be transferred into the display. The
solution significantly reduced the amount of bending required as well as the effort required to transfer
the milk from the crates to the display.
In addition to a 12 month multi-site trial, movement specialist dorsaVi electronically analysed flexion
and forces with and without the Rotacaster solution and found significantly reduction in both, as well as
improved productivity. This data was confirmed in the final data generated by the trial across a
substantial number of sites.
The milk-crate Rotatruck is fitted with Rotacaster’s patent-pending adaptable latching system, designed
to securely auto-engage the milk-crates.Woolworths has decided to roll-out the Rotacaster solution
across most of its stores. While considered a significant capital investment, ROI is expected in 90 days.
Since then the Milk-Crate Rotatruck has been adopted more widely across a range of organisations
including several dairies. We estimate that in 2014 more than half of Australia’s packaged milk will be
transferred on Rotatrucks.
Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Rotatruck, alu
Capacity: 230Kg (500lbs)
User: Woolworths
Country: Australia
17. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: narrow-track
Rotatruck
The Challenge:
A leading Australian manufacturer and distributor of beverages and milk products needed to improve its
milk distribution and reduce manual handling risks. Replacing its current hand-trucks, the solution
needed to suit not only their specific distribution centre needs, it also needed to integrate into the
supply chain.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster developed a specialised Rotatruck to not only pick-up the milk-crate stacks from the floor
and delivery pallets, but to be able to retrieve crates from between crate stacks. To complicate matters,
the client needed to be able to handle two different crate styles. To meet the client’s needs, Rotacaster
developed a new narrow-isle wheelbase and adapted Rotacaster’s patent-pending adaptable latching
system, designed to securely auto-engage the milk-crates, to work inside the narrow body as well as
adjust to different crate heights.
A second solution was developed to pick-up two crate stacks at a time to further improve productivity,
especially when interfacing with the supply chain, specifically the loading and loading of large trailers.
The solutions reduce the effort required to transfer crate stacks, improves safety and productivity.
The Milk-Crate Rotatruck has adopted widely across a range of organisations including dairies. We
estimate that in 2014 more than half of Australia’s packaged milk will be transferred on Rotatrucks.The
solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Rotatruck, alu
Capacity: 230Kg (500lbs)
User: Not available
Country: Australia
18. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: bottled-water
Rotatruck
The Challenge:
An Australian bottled water and related products distributor needed to improve its delivery productivity
while reducing manual handling risks. The solution needed to be flexible allowing the transport of more
than water bottles, plus it needed to carry enough water for multiple or large deliveries.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster developed a specialised Rotatruck based around hand-truck supplier Magliner’s water
delivery solution. The Rotatruck is equipped with trays that fold-up and out of the way, allowing the
transport of mixed packages, even in combination with water bottles.
The solutions reduce the effort required to transport water bottles, improves safety and productivity.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Rotatruck, alu
Capacity: 230Kg (500lbs)
User: Not available
Country: Australia
19. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: bottled/compressed
gas
The Challenge:
An leading Australian bottled gas supplier required an improved solution to deliver increasingly heavy
gas cylinders. The brief called for the safe retrieval, transfer and delivery of one or two gas bottles
weighing up to 170kg in total.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster developed a specialised Rotatruck using its curved back hand-truck to safely nestle during
transport. The gas bottle is secured to the Rotatruck with Rotacasters own safety restraint system
enabling the safe handling during transfer and when parking to unload.
The solution reduces the effort required to transport gas bottles, improves safety and productivity.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Rotatruck, alu
Capacity: 230Kg (500lbs)
User: Not available
Country: Australia
20. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: crate/tote latch system
The Challenge:
A leading Australian food distributor needs to deliver a wide range of goods including
cartons, 20l drums and bags easily, quickly and safely to thousands of locations every
day. At each stop the driver stacks the goods from the truck onto the hand-truck to
deliver to one or more stores and restaurants. With parking and time at a premium,
maximum flexibility and productivity without sacrificing safety is key.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster proposed a modified version of its popular heavy duty Rotatruck. To
confidently transport unstable cans of oil and other fluids, Rotacaster proposed a
special riveted buffer on the frame and two framing buffers on the toe. Here two 20l
cans can safely nestle and support cartons, bags and cases of drink on top.
Alternatively, cartons and cases of drinks can be stacked directly onto the toe to carry
up to a total of 230kg worth of goods. A central strap to the top cross-bar supports
smaller bags and boxes or alternatively two stacks of boxes or drink crates.
The self-supporting 4-wheel wheelbase, equipped with large 250mm never-flat wheels
enables the navigation across most types of terrain.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable
and improved productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Latching system
Capacity: 230Kg (500lbs)
User: Not applicable
Country: Australia
21. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: crate/tote latch system
The Challenge:
To transfer a wide range of crates or totes easily, quickly and safely.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Aside from the traditionally crated items such as milk, bread, beverages and vegetables, a globally
growing trend to delivering in crates/totes drove Rotacaster’s decision to develop an entirely new
latching system enabling the secure and safe transport of crate/tote stacks by Rotatruck or other hand-
trucks.
Rotacaster paid special attention to the easy and safe engagement of the crates/totes. The securing and
disengagement is managed by Rotacaster’s patented latching system. It can be adapted to a wide range
of crate/tote sizes and configurations thanks to clever on-the-go height adjustability.
Already used for milk-crate and bread-crate systems, the Rotacaster latching system is being evaluated
for a wide range of crate/tote delivery systems, including complex and high frequency supply chain
solutions needing to deliver a wide range of destination specific mixed pre-packed goods.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Latching system
Capacity: 230Kg (500lbs)
User: Not applicable
Country: Australia
22. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: custom assembly
table
The Challenge:
To create a multi-directional assembly platform on which to assembly a state of the art digital receiver
being assembled onto a circular platform. The platform needs to carry the assembly as it moves from
one work-station to the next. It needs to rotate to allow access from every side in a very space
constrained facility. Moving the total 250Kg assembly needs to be effortless and safe in every direction.
The Rotacaster Solution:
Rotacaster created a table-top platform to safely contain the overall assembly platform. Easily
accessible from all sides it also spares out a large area under the platform centre to allow cable harness
access.
The frame was built on an universal MAYTEC extruded aluminium components. This allows not only the
the integration of the top platform, multi-directional Rotacasters and brakes adaptable with standard
components, it enables the reconfiguration for yet unknown future purposes.
The whole assembly is supported by eight Triple Rotacaster assemblies in welded mounts. The assembly
platform can be locked into place with two foot operated floor brakes.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Assembly table
Capacity: 450Kg (1000lbs)
User: Not applicable
Country: Australia
23. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: picking cart
The Challenge:
A customer was using a six caster picking cart; four swivel casters on the corners with two rigid casters
in the center. The rigid caster improved tracking and control when moving long distances and turning,
however, it limited manoeuvrability in tight spaces. Additionally, the rigid wheel was damaged when the
cart was pushed sideways. Floors were also damaged.Solution:
The multi-directional Rotacaster was fit up in a compatible caster rig and installed on one picking cart.
The result was just what the customer was looking for. The R3-1258 triple Rotacaster rolling as a 125mm
wheel provided the same tracking control as the rigid caster for long runs and the cart manoeuvrability
was enhanced. Most importantly, the picking cart could very easily be moved directly sideways. The
specific problem of wheel and floor damage was eliminated and overall handling of the picking cart was
improved with the R3-1258 Rotacaster installed over a fixed wheel. The customer installed Rotacasters
on sixty-five picking carts used in their distribution center.
The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved
productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Assembly table
Capacity: 450Kg (1000lbs)
User: Not applicable
Country: Australia
24. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: umbrella cart
The Challenge:
An amusement park was having problems deploying umbrellas within the park where needed. The dollie
used to transport the six umbrellas and stand used two rigid and two swivel casters. The swivel casters
would get stuck in railroad tracks and other irregular surfaces within the park as the load was not
balanced. With a load weighing close to 500 pounds, it was difficult for one person to move the
umbrellas where needed. Building a dollie with more swivel casters was explored, but the dollie was
very difficult to move as all the swivel casters were not going in the same direction.
The Solution:
The amusement park designed and had built a dollie employing the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel.
The design used eight Rotacasters so that the dollie would not tilt and get stuck on railroad tracks or
driveways. Fabricated from aluminium extrusion and assembled with Fath hardware, the dollie has four
Rotacasters in the center of the platform mounted slightly lower, less that 1/16", than the Rotacasters
in the corners. This design provides great manoeuvrability as the dollie rotates on center.The dollie is
easily manoeuvred around the park without getting stuck on the obstacles the swivel caster dollie
did.Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Umbrella Dollie
Capacity: 450Kg (1000lbs)
User: Not applicable
Country: United States
25. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: mobile enclosure
The Challenge:
Medialift manufactures a beautifully-crafted, weatherproof enclosure for the outdoor use and
enjoyment of a flat screen TV and media gear. The challenge they faced was providing a mobile
enclosure easily moved and positioned on crowded patios or in limited office or conference room
spaces.
The Solution:
Jim Carr, medialifTV® CEO and inventor, chose the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel for use on the
media-ROVER and media-SPYDER trolleys. The Rotacaster wheel provides medialifTV® customers with
great maneuverability of their enclosures. The media enclosure, when mounted on one of the trolleys,
can be positioned in any direction, even directly sideways. This maneuverability makes it easy to
position the medialifTV® enclosure exactly where the customer wants the unit.In addition to the
functionality of the Rotacaster, there were also other design and esthetic advantages. The wheel
required a minimum of mounting space and was easily incorporated into the trolleys. And Mr. Carr
found the Rotacaster to be cool and edgy, as are the medialifTV® products.Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Assembly table
Capacity: 45Kg (100lbs)
User: Not applicable
Country: United States
26. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: mobile enclosure
The Challenge:
A pipe inspection specialist needed greater manoeuvrability especially when working inside tight pipes.
The Solution:
The user was able to adapt Rotacaster’s dual R2 clusters with welded mounts onto a standard shop
creeper and custom tender.
This wheel configuration was ideally suited to work in pipes of varying diameters, enabling easy
movement both in the primary direction of travel as well as left and right rotation along the curvature of
the pipe.The solution requires no power and minimal maintenance, while delivering reliable and
improved productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Assembly table
Capacity: 200kg (100lbs)
User: Not applicable
Country: United States
27. Rotacaster Solutions Spotlight: mobile enclosure
The Challenge:
An Australian rail operator needed a solution to access, inspect and facilitate repairs in pipes as small as
600mm.
The Solution:
Rotacaster developed an adjustable mount for its Rotacasters allowing the user to match the angle to
the pipe diameter, thereby optimising stability and manoeuvrability in the pipe, both in the primary
direction of travel as well as left and right rotation along the curvature of the pipe.
The same system was adapted for a tool tender.The solution requires no power and minimal
maintenance, while delivering reliable and improved productivity. Easier, quicker safer.
Product: Creeper/Tender
Capacity: 200kg (100lbs)
User: Not available
Country: Australia