Powder Coat vs Windsor Antique finish

November 8, 2007 – 4:37 pm
Sheperd will be making a running change to there Windsor Antique finish.  They will be going from a plated finish to a powder coat finish.  The caster to the left is the Windsor Antique finish which is being replaced by the caster on the right that has a powder coated finish.

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Erognomics: er·go·nom·ics (ûr’gə-nŏm’ĭks)

October 23, 2007 – 1:23 pm
In 1994, 6 out of 10 lost work days at Minneapolis-based 3M could be traced to ergonomic-related problems. In 1993, the estimated cost to 3M for ergonomic-related cases was $13 million, not including unmeasured indirect costs, such as salaries for replacement workers, overtime and injury-related paperwork. 3M's goal is to establish trained employee "ergo" teams in each of the company's 132 manufacturing facilities in the United States. Such teams at the company's plant in New Ulm, Minn., for instance, led to substantial increases in safety, productivity and cost-effectiveness. --- Erognomics: er·go·nom·ics (ûr'gə-nŏm'ĭks) n. (used with a sing. verb) The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. Also called biotechnology, human engineering; Also called human factors engineering. --- Erognomics - Increasing capacity doesn’t always relate to easier ergonomic push force reduction – talk to us to learn the 3 ways to improve ergonomics (increase ...

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Tracking Numbers on Invoices

October 23, 2007 – 11:48 am
We are printing the tracking number, service, and weight of all shipments shipped via UPS or DHL on all our invoices so you can track your package from our business to yours.  We will soon be adding shipments via all carriers for your convenience.

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We now accept ACH Payments

October 23, 2007 – 9:54 am
What is ACH? Automated Clearing House (ACH) is the name of an electronic network for financial transactions in the United States. ACH processes large volumes of both credit and debit transactions which are originated in batches. Rules and regulations governing the ACH network are established by NACHA-The Electronic Payments Association, formerly the National Automated Clearing House Association, and the Federal Reserve (Fed). In 2002, this network processed an estimated 8.05 billion ACH transactions with a total value of $21.7 trillion.  In the rest of the developed world, these rules and regulations are defined by each country's regulatory bodies. European Payments Council is currently implementing a PE-ACH, Pan-European ACH. ACH credit transfers include direct-deposit payroll payments and payments to contractors and vendors. ACH debit transfers include consumer payments on insurance premiums, mortgage loans, and other kinds of bills. Businesses are also increasingly using ACH to collect from customers online, rather than accepting credit ...

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NEW 7 Series Precision Fork Assembly

October 23, 2007 – 7:14 am
Introductory EVOLUTION from Colson, the industry's toughest maintenance free precision fork assembly for harsh towing applications. Automotive, tire manufactures, and anyone who needs a caster that can hold up in dynamic towing applications will be especially interested in this product. The notched yoke base* is made from 1045 hot drop forged steel which means strength and dependability in this very robust fork. The precision radial bearing has a large 3.5" diamater and is sealed on both sides for an exceptionally smooth swivel. This fork makes up part of an ergonomically friendly caster that confidently handles shock loads, easilly starts and stops, effortlessly moves over thresholds, and reliably negotiates uneven surfaces. Click here to view Colson's press release.

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CasterShoX™ Casters & Wheels by Caster Concepts

October 23, 2007 – 7:14 am
Soucre: Caster Concepts News Letter Caster Concepts is excited to introduce a radically new line of shock absorption casters. After two years of research and development and a quarter million dollar investment, Caster Concepts is launching its line of CasterShoX™ casters. Based on patented ultra-compact shock absorption technologies, the CasterShoX™ shock absorption core is entirely contained within the caster wheel. As a result, implementing CasterShoX™ products is as simple as changing wheels. Tested in industrial settings, CasterShoX™ casters reduce noise sources by as much as 15 dbA, a magnitude of reduction providing significant effect in reducing noise induced hearing loss. As a result, the National Institutes of Health funded R&D for this product. CasterShoX™ casters are identical to conventional casters in appearance, shape and size. CasterShoX™ caster wheels come in two standard sizes, 6x2 and 8x2. Wheels can be supplied with high quality Caster Concepts polyurethane ranging from 70A to 70D. Solid, high ...

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Leveling casters for a Mini Max MM16 16″ Bandsaw

October 23, 2007 – 6:46 am
I would like to give a speical thanks to Chuck for these photos after he installed our LV-1710-NYP-S-M12 casters on his Mini Max MM16 16" Bandsaw.  Our LV-1710-NYP-S-M12 casters have a built in stabilizer leg that help absorb vibrations and shock.             These casters hold 220 lbs per caster in motion (when on the wheels and rolling around) and hold 550 lbs per caster when the stabilizer legs are down. You can check these casters out at this link.  http://www.greatlakescaster.com/proddetail.php?prod=LV-1710-NYP-S-M12 Please keep e-mailing (info@greatlakescaster.com) us your photos and descriptions of your projects and I will keep posting them. Thanks, Jason

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Pricing Pressures

June 14, 2007 – 7:20 am
The purpose of this note is to let you know of the pricing pressures currently facing Albion Industries and the caster industry in general. In the past several months Albion has experienced numerous price increases both from our domestic and offshore suppliers. We are currently evaluating our pricing strategy and plan to have more details for you over the next 30 days. I thought it would be helpful to you, our valued customers, to be informed of what we see happening in the caster and related industries.  On July 21st 2005, the RMB or Yuan (the currency of China) was de-pegged from the US Dollar and adopted a “managed float” against a basket of currencies. At that time the RMB against the US Dollar was $8.11.  The RMB has slowly and pragmatically been allowed to appreciate by the Chinese government to $7.62. This has effectively resulted in a price increase of ...

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New VS Series Casters Featured in POP Design Magazine

September 15, 2006 – 6:48 am
Our new VS Series of spoked twin wheel casters are featured on the cover and page 34 of the new issue of P.O.P Design Magazine the official publication of the In-Store Marketing Institute.    We stock this caster with 5 different mounting options for a quick attachment.  Our stock consists of threaded stems; 5/16-18 x 1",  3/8-16 x 1", top plate 1.5" x 1.5" square and grip ring stems 7/16 x 7/8" and 7/16 x 1-3/8" sizes. 

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Albion Industries helps bring home the U.S. spy plane

April 2, 2001 – 7:09 am
On Sunday April 2, 2001 a day after Chinese fighters intercepted the EP-3 surveillance plane during what the U.S. Navy says was a routine patrol flight.  One of the first calls the U.S. Navy made was to Albion Industries to design casters that could carry the 61,500 lb (27,900 kg) plane.  A world leader in the design and production of industrial and institutional casters and wheels Albion's experienced engineers equipped with the latest design and manufacturing technology create casters that deliver optimal performance given this tough circumstance. 

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