Medical Caster Manufacturers: Four Characteristics To Look For

Whenever there is a central movement of equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, mobile X-ray machines and intensive care carts, casters play a crucial role. They are the pillars of the movement of equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, mobile X-ray machines and intensive care carts.

Considering the importance of their work in medical equipment, you cannot use just any casters. Whether you are purchasing new medical equipment, or replacing existing casters on any piece of equipment, just make sure you consider casters when buying. Here are four of the most important features of medical equipment casters:

1. Noise reduction

In the healthcare industry, patient comfort is critical. In such an environment, the dull sound and clicking sound from the casters may be annoying and adversely affect the patient's comfort. In addition, they will disturb hospital staff, including doctors and nurses, and make them distracted. Whenever possible, choose casters that do not make a lot of noise during operation.

We recommend medical centers use softer tread wheels because they produce less noise and cause less damage to floors. Polyurethane pedals are easier to move than gypsum and quieter than metal ones.

2. Longevity

A castors' durability is an important criterion when it comes to medical devices as it determines their reliability. Material choice directly influences castors' durability.

Several different materials can be found on a wheel, including metal, polyurethane, rubber, and plastic. As you can imagine, these materials have various properties, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In metal, you will find wheels made of steel and cast iron. These wheels have a high load-bearing capacity and tensile strength, as well as heat resistance and general wear resistance. However, most of them are heavy, noisy, and do not provide the best floor protection.

It is recommended to use rubber or polyurethane castors in the healthcare industry. It is important that these materials have quiet operation, making them very suitable for use in hospital environments. These materials have good wear resistance and wear resistance, which can provide better floor protection.

3. Reduce the impact force

Basically, an impact load occurs when there is a sudden increase in load. For instance, if the load is shifted from one height to another surface and the load distribution is uneven. It is important to use casters that can reduce/eliminate the impact of such shocks when moving such machines in the healthcare industry. Such shocks are sensitive to such shocks and can damage them.

4. Well-designed locking mechanism

Another essential feature of medical castors is the ability to brake and lock. As an infusion stand, an anesthesia vehicle or hospital linen cart, you only need to move when you need to, regardless of whether it's an infusion stand, an anesthesia vehicle or a hospital linen cart. In any case, any uncontrolled/unwanted movement will result in serious consequences.

It is recommended that medical equipment be mounted on casters with total lock brakes. These brakes are designed to lock the wheel rotation and swivel of the casters.

GOGO has a wide selection of medical casters from top manufacturers that can be used in medical settings. Contact us today for more information.