Great Lakes Caster Company Blog » Albion Industries http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:31:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Albion DCXA Casters http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/08/albion-dcxa-casters/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/08/albion-dcxa-casters/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:02:56 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=234 Albion has introduced the DCXA offering to the DC caster line.

DC casters are ideal for institutional markets – they are economical, non marking, and have brake options.  With the XA wheel, polyurethane on polypropylene core, the DCXA caster is excellent where washdowns of material handling equipment is required.

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/08/albion-dcxa-casters/feed/ 0 New 610 GSE Brake from Albion http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-610-gse-brake-from-albion/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-610-gse-brake-from-albion/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:57:47 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=232 Albion has added a new brake – the 610 GSE.  This face brake overs easier operation and provides maximum strength in the most strenuous situations.

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-610-gse-brake-from-albion/feed/ 0 New Economy Stainless Steel Casters from Albion http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-economy-stainless-steel-casters-from-albion/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-economy-stainless-steel-casters-from-albion/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:24:36 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=229 Albion has announced an addition of a new stainless steel caster to its popular Empire line, the E5 series.

The caster is made from 304 stainless steel, and is ideal for applications where frequent washdowns are necessary.  It is also well suited for application exposed to cleaning agents, steam caustic solutions, or other corrosive agents that could cause rust.

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-economy-stainless-steel-casters-from-albion/feed/ 0 New Albion Caster Pads http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-albion-caster-pads/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-albion-caster-pads/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:06:31 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=226 Albion has added two new caster pads, the PC16000013 and the PC020001

PC16000013 – Designed with a spring clip, this pad can be bolted or welded onto equipment.  No tools are required to install or remove the caster.  Fits 4″ x 4-1/2″ top plates.

PC020001 – Designed to be riveted onto units.  This pad is nylon and wont corrode.  A nylon clip allows removal and replacement of casters without any tools.

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/07/new-albion-caster-pads/feed/ 0 New Kingpinless Casters – Albion 170 Series http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/new-kingpinless-casters-albion-170-series/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/new-kingpinless-casters-albion-170-series/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:18:36 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=214 Albion has announced their new 170 Series casters – adding on to their kingpinless 100 series and 110 series models.  The 170 Series casters have a 5/16″ steel welded top plate, 1/2″ diameter hollow axle, and one row of 3/8″ ball bearings mounted in a precision machined raceway.  The finish is zinc plating.

To find out more about these casters, contact your local salesman.

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New load ratings are:

100 series – 2,500 lbs

110 series – 2,000 lbs

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/new-load-ratings-on-100-and-110-kingpinless-series/feed/ 0 Maintenance Free Wheels! SZ Wheel from Albion http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/maintenance-free-wheels-sz-wheel-from-albion/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/maintenance-free-wheels-sz-wheel-from-albion/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:09:31 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=211 Albion has introduced their new SZ Wheel – a maintenance free wheel with the benefits of a pneumatic tire.

These wheels are constructed of solid monoprene material that rejects debris and offers the same great features of a pneumatic wheel without going flat!

Available in Wheel Diameters of 6, 8 and 10.  Depending on the wheel diameter, the capacity per caster ranges from 250 to 440 lbs

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/maintenance-free-wheels-sz-wheel-from-albion/feed/ 0 New Neoprene Wheels at Albion http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/new-neoprene-wheels-at-albion/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/new-neoprene-wheels-at-albion/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:50:59 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=224 Albion has introduced its new NP and MG wheels.  Both are neoprene on aluminum and are offered in 5″, 6″ and 8″ sizes.  The MG wheel is also offered in a 4″ version.  Both wheels have 80A durometer.

The NP and MG wheels have high resilience, are impervious to metal chips and screws, and are extremely resistant to chemicals.  They perform well in contact with oils and chemicals, and can be used over a wide temperature range.

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2010/06/new-neoprene-wheels-at-albion/feed/ 0 Albion’s new 08 Series – Formed Steel Casters http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2009/09/albions-new-08-series-formed-steel-casters/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2009/09/albions-new-08-series-formed-steel-casters/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:14:12 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=160 These new casters give you beauty and brawn in a state of the art package.

-Clean and sleek appearance

-Great Performance at an economical price

-900 lb Load Rating

Ideal for OEM and Food Service Applications, or for use on toolboxes, carts and more!

Available in 4 in, 5 in, 6 in, or 8 in, in both rigid and swivel styles.

]]> http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2009/09/albions-new-08-series-formed-steel-casters/feed/ 0 Albion’s new E-Soft Wheel! http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2009/09/albions-new-e-soft-wheel/ http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/2009/09/albions-new-e-soft-wheel/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:07:42 +0000 BC http://www.greatlakescaster.com/blog/?p=156 “Excellence at a price you can afford!”

The E-soft wheel is an economical wheel that can perform!  It offers both hard and soft tread benefits – giving exceptional resilience and easy rolling like a hard tread, yet rolls quietly and protects flooring like a soft tread.  In addition, it absorbs impact for a cushioned ride.

A non-marking, thermoplastic elastomer tread is chemical bonded to an ultra-tough, waffle design polyolefin wheel core which makes this wheel ready to stand the test of time.  Available in both Standard and Heavy Duty

Features:

-Resists acids and flat spotting

-Absorbs shock

-Silent operation

-Rejects floor debris

-Superior impact resistance

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