【Caster Application】Things to Know When Purchasing Casters for the Medical Industry
Time：Dec 07,2024
There are no universal products in the world, and casters are no exception. In the medical industry, due to its specificity, the choice of casters must be based on the specific medical environment. First, we need to comprehensively consider the following factors: in what environment they will be used, and have a clear understanding.
I have summarized several factors that need to be considered: ① Ground environment: wooden floor, tiles, epoxy floor, or others?
② Are there low decibel requirements for the usage environment?
③ What is the maximum load that the equipment needs to bear?
④ Rotational capability: is 360° rotation required, and does it need to stop suddenly during operation?
⑤ The most important point is that the medical environment is filled with disinfectants, cleaners, etc., so casters need to have qualities such as corrosion resistance, easy cleaning, and rust prevention!
Detailed explanation of each item: Ground conditions: consider the material of the floor (wood, tiles, carpet, etc.), and choose casters suitable for the ground conditions to ensure smooth movement without damaging the floor. Generally speaking, high-density polyurethane and synthetic rubber can provide good floor protection.
Decibel requirements: Generally, to avoid affecting the comfort of patients and medical staff, casters need to be selected for quiet operation, with high-strength polyurethane and rubber meeting the above conditions.
Load capacity: Determine the maximum load that the equipment needs to bear, including the weight of the equipment itself and any additional load it may carry. A formula calculation is needed! T=(e+z)/M×N T= required load weight for a single wheel or caster E= weight of the transport equipment Z= maximum load N= safety factor
Rotational capability: Clarify the type of caster bracket required, which generally includes swivel casters, fixed casters, swivel casters with double brakes, swivel casters with single brakes, and swivel casters with edge brakes. The choice depends on the specific equipment being used.
Key point: Due to the high hygiene requirements in medical environments, frequent cleaning and disinfection are necessary, so the materials of the casters need to resist corrosion from disinfectants and other chemicals. Therefore, materials that are rust-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean are more suitable.
Summary: When selecting casters for medical environments, factors such as the weight of the equipment, ground conditions, caster size and type, installation options, braking options, as well as the usage environment and temperature should be considered. These factors determine the efficiency and safety performance of the casters, and should be taken into account during the purchasing process.
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