Medical And Institutional

Medical Casters

With all the activities happening daily in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, the focus is on patients and the expensive equipment used in these settings. If it weren’t for durable, environmentally resistant, easy rolling and strong caster wheels, the welfare of almost everyone and everything involved in medical environments would be put at risk. Here we’ll review how medical casters protect patients and the electronics and computers used by healthcare professionals. From hospital bed casters to medical carts and trolleys, quality caster wheels improve mobility and efficiency in nearly every aspect of medical care.

Key Features of Medical Casters

One might think that using casters in a medical environment might be mostly about keeping patients comfortable in their gurneys, beds, or other mobility equipment. These durability and load capacity capabilities are important for patient comfort and to make it easy to move patients. Another key consideration is protecting the medical equipment that serves patients. This equipment is costly and needs to be handled with care. Quality casters for medical equipment can protect floors and resist microbes, so they will last for years.

What’s most important in a medical setting is maneuverability and the ability to protect people and equipment. With Apollo Caster medical casters, you will have all of the easy rolling, locking, and protective capabilities you need. What’s more, our casters and hospital bed wheels operate quietly, ensuring medical settings stay noise-free.

Tips On Selecting The Right Medical Casters for Specific Needs

Determine how many bed casters you need, plus review your equipment, such as diagnostic machines and IV stands, to total up not only how many casters you need, but types; including rigid or moveable, and the required diameter and weight capacities. The type of flooring is another consideration. You may wish to purchase several caster types, depending on where they will be used.

At Apollo Caster, our line of caster wheels for hospital beds and medical casters includes these popular types:

Caster; Swivel; 3" x 15/16"; Dark PolyU on PolyO; Grip Ring (7/16" x 7/8"); Black GFN; Delrin Bushing; 120#; Pedal Brake (Item #66278): These easy-rolling casters feature pedal brakes and are made from precision molded high-quality polyurethane mechanically locked to a durable polyolefin core.

Caster; Twin; Swivel; 3" (75mm); Thermoplasticized Rubber (Gray); Threaded Stem; 3/8"-16TPI x 3/4"; Black/Grey; Riveted Axle; 165# (Item #67786): These 75 mm diameter casters, made from thermoplasticized rubber, are non-marking, quiet, and have high load ratings (165 lb. each), making them excellent for moving medical equipment.

We invite you to view our entire line of medical casters. Contact us if you need assistance matching your equipment to the proper caster product.

FAQs

1) What are medical casters, and how are they different from regular casters?

Medical casters are specialized for use in healthcare environments. They can feature antimicrobial coatings, smooth mobility, and noise reduction.

2) What should I consider when choosing medical casters for hospital beds?

Load capacity, wheel diameter, locking mechanisms, material (non-marking and antimicrobial), compatibility with flooring, and noise reduction features are the main considerations.

3) How do I determine the load capacity of casters for medical equipment?

Calculate the total weight of the equipment and divide by the number of casters to determine the minimum load capacity per caster, allowing for a safety margin.

4) Are there specific casters for different types of medical equipment?

Specialized casters are made for hospital beds, IV stands, diagnostic machines, and medical carts. Each offers specific weight capacity, mobility, and locking mechanism features.

5) How do locking mechanisms on medical casters work, and why are they important?

Locking mechanisms prevent casters from rolling or swiveling, providing stability and safety. This is crucial for patient beds and heavy equipment to prevent movement during use or when stationary.

6) How can I ensure medical casters are compatible with the facility flooring?

Check the manufacturers specifications for compatibility. Consider the type of flooring (e.g., carpet, tile, or linoleum) and choose casters designed for those surfaces without causing damage or excessive noise.

7) What maintenance do medical casters require?

Regular maintenance includes cleaning debris, inspecting for wear, lubricating moving parts, and checking locks. Replacing worn-out casters promptly ensures the best performance and safety.

8) How can I retrofit my medical equipment with new casters?

Ensure new casters are compatible with your equipment’s specifications and follow the manufacturers instructions for installation.

9) How do noise-reducing casters improve the hospital environment?            Noise-reducing hospital bed casters help maintain a quieter environment that’s beneficial for patient comfort as well as reducing stress for healthcare staff.

10) Where can I buy high-quality medical casters?

Buy high-quality medical castors from Apollo Caster. We guarantee excellent quality and support.