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20 Posts in this encyclopedia categoryTENTE casters and wheels for pallet trucks
In production halls, in supermarket warehouses or at the harbor – electric pallet trucks and hand pallet trucks are used in many different areas.
TENTE innovation – A combination of rigid and spring-loaded foot protection
The protection of personnel plays an important role in mobile caster applications. If feet should accidentally get under the wheels, serious injuries can occur.
The caster material determines the properties
The caster material must be selected according to the requirements the caster needs to meet. Generally speaking: No material can meet all of the requirements equally well.
The challenges for casters in logistics
In logistics, countless goods are loaded onto order picking trolleys every day and pushed through the warehouse to the delivery vehicle.
The dangers associated with electrostatic discharge
ESD refers to electrostatic discharges. Friction can cause an electrostatic charge to build up in equipment. If this charge cannot be dissipated, it will discharge the next time contact is made with the ground.
The ergonomics of wheels and casters
The term ergonomics comes from ancient Greek and refers to the “science of the natural laws of human work”. The aim is to adapt the working conditions to suit the people who work there.
The housing of a caster
A caster basically consists of three important components: the wheel, the fitting and the caster housing.
The innovation of casters and wheels
The wheels keep on turning – and TENTE is at the forefront! We are constantly developing new casters and wheels to meet all requirements.
The relevant DIN standards for TENTE wheels and casters
TENTE casters and wheels are always developed and tested in compliance with the latest DIN standards, which are published up by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
The right casters for industrial and outdoor areas
The floor conditions influence the decision regarding which castors to choose. The basic principle is – for hard floors, use soft castors, and, conversely, for soft floors use hard castors.
The swivel bearings of a caster
Maneuverability and flexibility are the most important advantages when using practically any caster. The swivel bearing determines how easily and smoothly this operates.
The TENTE 2477 with PJP wheel for waste collectors
In commercial kitchens – whether in restaurants, cafeteries or hospitals – waste containers are indispensable. Every day, huge amounts of refuse have to be disposed off.
The TENTE order numbering system – clear and simple
We developed a clearly structured order number system for our products to assure that you can easily find the right casters and wheels for your application.
The wheel centre
After the wheel bearing with axle material and the tread, the wheel centre is the third component of each wheel.
These factors influence the movement noise
When using transport equipment, an unpleasant driving noise is naturally undesirable.
Tread Material
The tread material used for wheels affects various factors: the drive comfort, the resistance of the wheels and casters to temperature, various chemical and other influences, and how floor-friendly they are.
Tugger Trains
A tugger train is a modern transport system that is used for just-in-time provision of supplies to the production line.
Two or four casters?
Anyone who travels regularly with a suitcase knows how arduous a journey can be. Suitcases with caster systems are perfect for reducing the load and making maneuvering easy.
Two-component solid rubber: Tread material for casters and wheels
As an alternative to solid rubber, casters and wheels or tires can be produced with a tread made of two-component solid rubber. This tread combines a hard rubber with a softer rubber.