The document summarizes medical casters called The Medic that offer several advantages over competitors. The Medic features a single button that controls three functions - free swivel, swivel lock, and total lock. It also has a window that clearly shows the caster position. Testing showed The Medic had the lowest starting, rolling, and swiveling force of competitors and could withstand over 8,000 mobility test cycles without damage where a competitor broke after 2,000 cycles. The Medic is designed for applications like medical equipment and is a reliable and durable caster solution.

1. THE MEDIC
MEDICAL CASTERS
One button. Multiple advantages. Here’s the medical caster
that’s simply better, with cutting edge design and patented
technology guaranteed to deliver unmatched performance.
The Medic: Simply a better bottom line investment
to support your products in the market.
In today’s medical equipment marketplace, every dollar counts. Which
is why The Medic® casters are designed and priced to appeal to your value
consciousness…and your customers’. For the same price as yesterday’s
technology, you can have the medical caster of the future. Now.
The Medic: Simply more advanced. The world’s
first single button, triple-function caster.
With The Medic® casters, one easy-to-engage foot pedal
controls three functions: free swivel, swivel lock, and
total lock. In addition, neoprene wheels, a hardened ball
bearing race, and a unique cam assembly contribute
to create the world’s easiest rolling, most reliable
medical caster. Add in more dependable braking force
and legendary Darcor reliability and The Medic®
casters are a proven prescription for greater productivity
and fewer workplace injuries.
The Medic: Simply easier to look at—and into—
with a unique caster position window.
The Medic® casters are all substance, with measurable
advantages over the competition, including a colour-
coded window that clearly shows the caster position,
even in low light. But looks count, too, and this
aesthetically appealing product will add real value to
your equipment in the showroom and in the ward.
GREEN POSITION
(Free Swivel)
In the green position, The Medic
is free to move in all directions.
YELLOW POSITION
(Swivel Lock)
One click to yellow position and
The Medic can move forward and
back but not swivel.
RED POSITION
(Total Lock)
One click to red position and
The Medic will not swivel or roll.
A return to free swivel (green)
is just a click away.

2. THE MEDIC 6" CAPACITY: 300–400 LBS PER CASTER
COMPETITOR TESTING RESULTS
Product Details:
Cover Material: ABS (Polymer)
Cover Colour: Grey with blue brake pedal
3–Position Model: Single button 3 position caster
with free swivel, swivel lock and total lock
Swivel Model: Free swivel only
Wheel Bearing: Precision sealed
Top Plate: 2.5"x 3.625"
Where Should You Use The Medic:
> Ultrasound Machines
> Mobile X-Ray Machines / Trolleys
> Anesthesiology Machines
> Pill Carts
> Transfer Chairs
Key Benefits:
> Ease of use
> Lowest starting force in the industry*
Lowest rolling force in the industry*
Lowest swivelling force in the industry*
Equipment protection
Exceptional noise and vibration reduction
Reliability — zero maintenance
Non marking non staining wheels*
Cutting edge design
* Using Darcor’s Neoprene (SR) wheel under a load of 350lbs
compared to similar durometer wheels
Why Darcor:
For over 75 years, Darcor has been the
leading authority on custom and unique
caster solutions to companies around the
world. Darcor is dedicated to providing high
performance casters and wheels, superior
service, and expert technical support in an
effort to improve our clients business results.
Whether you are trying to reduce health
and safety expenses, equipment downtime
or maintenance expenses, The Medic is the
solution for your business.
WHEEL
DIAMETER
TREAD
WIDTH
LOAD
CAP./LBS
WHEEL
BEARING
3-POSITION
MODEL
SWIVEL
MODEL
SWIVEL
RADIUS
SWIVEL
OFFSET
OVERALL
HEIGHT
STANDARD WHEEL — NEOPRENE SUPER ROLL (SR): SOFT LOW PROFILE WHEEL FOR EASY ROLLING AND SWIVELLING — ERGO¤
6 1-1/2 400 PRECISION 17-MED6A-PSR 17-MED6-PSR 5 2 7-1/2
OPTIONAL WHEEL — NEOPRENE (D): THICKER WHEEL THAT PROVIDES EXTRA SHOCK ABSORPTION — IDEAL FOR SURFACES WITH DEBRIS — ERGO¤
6 1-5/8 300 PRECISION 17-MED6A-PD 17-MED6-PD 5 2 7-1/2
DARCOR LIMITED
7 Staffordshire Place,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M8W 1T1
TEL 416.255.8563
TF 1.800.387.7206
FAX 416.251.6117
WEB darcormedic.com
FORCE(LBS)
40 10,000
30 7500
20 5000
10 2500
0 0
CYCLES
Mobility Testing Endurance Testing
STARTING
FORCE
ROLLING
FORCE
SWIVELING
FORCE
Testing Weight 350lbs (Floor Surface: Concrete with 4 casters)
Using: Darcor’s Medic caster with a Neoprene (SR) Wheel
* Testing was stopped at 8,000 cycles and Darcor’s
caster showed no damage. Competitor caster
broke at 2000 cycles.
Testing Conditions: 160 lbs, 1 inch bump, 3 km/h
Darcor
Closest Competitor
¤ ergonomically designed for easy rolling
Available Wheels
Standard
Neoprene Super Roll (SR)
Optional
Neoprene (D)
*
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