Safer Handling Off/on pedals for a central lock brake are among the safety features used for some casters and wheels. BY TOM GRESHAM For casters and wheels, safety starts in part with how well they can stop. When mounted to the underside of a piece of equipment, casters and wheels make it easier for personnel or machinery to ...
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Casters Make the World Go ’Round
Members of the Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) were deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic—and for good reason. “Members of our group are very instrumental in the retail, material handling and medical industries, and activity within each increased during the pandemic—which was why caster and wheel manufacturers were deemed essential during the COVID-19 shutdowns,” said Alvar Diaz, vice ...
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Adaptable and collaborative MHI Industry Groups customize their solutions based on industry needs and future trends.
Read More »SAFER HANDLING: Selecting the Right Casters and Wheels for a Safer Roll
Members of the Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) supply caster and wheel solutions worldwide for major manufacturing and distribution sectors.
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Several Changes Introduced in Updated Caster Standard * By Stephen Murdoch * The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) Industry Group of MHI announced updates to the ANSI ICWM-2018 standard in mid-July, titled “Vocabulary, Performance and Testing Requirements for Casters and Wheels.” The standard, originally released in 2004, provides manufacturers, specifiers and users with a common basis for evaluating ...
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