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All About Casters for Distribution

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If your distribution center is typical, you have a caster problem. Or, to be more accurate, you have a commodity caster problem.

Here we describe the top shortcomings and consequences of commodity casters found on picker carts, platform trucks, tugger carts and other material handling systems in distribution centers, while also explaining how better casters help distribution centers reduce injuries, improve operations and lower costs.

Learn more from our distribution content hub below by accessing our FREE whitepaper, solutions brochure, videos and more.

Distribution Challenges and Pain Points

We understand the challenges and pain points of our distribution partners because of our decades of experiences partnering together.

The resources and links below are in place to help aid in combatting these challenges:

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Worker Safety

Reducing workplace injuries, particularly physical overexertion, is also a priority for distribution centers. Physical overexertion remains the #1 cause of workplace injuries, according to the US National Safety Council, accounting for a whopping 25% of all workplace injuries. These injuries carry significant direct and indirect costs, saddling businesses in the US with $15.1 billion in direct losses annually.

Speed

Fulfilling purchase orders as quickly as possible, particularly for online purchases, is getting harder by the day. Package volumes are increasing, and distribution centers are expected to handle these increased volumes with the same number of staff.

Staffing

Recruiting, training and retaining staff is difficult as package volumes continue to climb. The major courier companies are also facing challenges recruiting sufficient drivers to meet increasing volumes, putting further pressure on the entire supply chain.

Profitability

Another perennial challenge for distribution centers is maintaining and/or expanding profit margins amidst pressures on operating efficiency and rising costs for materials and labor.

Expectations

Delivering the same customer experience amidst disruptions in supply chains is a major challenge. Customers who receive their packages later than expected quickly switch their loyalty (such as it is) to retailers who meet their delivery promises.

FREE DISTRIBUTION WHITEPAPER

When Push Comes to Shove: Discover how better casters help distribution centers reduce injuries, improve operations and lower costs.

Distribution centers are facing unprecedented challenges. SKUs are proliferating. Package volumes are climbing. Customers are demanding ever-shorter delivery times. And supply chains are being disturbed.

Discover how improving the casters in your facility maintains uptime, protects worker safety, lowers maintenance costs and plenty more.

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Free Whitepaper on OSHA's NEP for Warehousing & Distribution

Discover how to navigate the new OSHA NEP for warehouse and distribution safety with ergonomic caster solutions designed and engineered to meet the demanding environments of distribution centers.

In This Whitepaper, You Will Learn:

  • What is a NEP and how to navigate this new National Emphasis Plan for warehouse and distribution facilities like a pro to protect and retain employees while avoiding costly OSHA violations.
  • How to unpack what in involved in this NEP, whether you're business could be affected, and how this can impact that daily grind of your business operations.
  • What OSHA is looking for and how to transform your ergonomic game-because who said compliance needs to be stressful?
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FREE WEBINAR

WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE

Discover how better casters help distribution centers reduce injuries and improve operations

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RECOMMENDED CASTER BRAND SOLUTIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION

CC Apex’s polyurethane on aluminum ergonomic wheel design yields optimal performance and offers effortless navigation where precise movements are necessary. Available in 2” wide and 1-1/4” wide, CC Apex was designed to be strong and durable, improve pushing/pulling ergonomics, reject debris, perform quietly and cleanly, and reduce the need for maintenance.

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THE PERFECT WIRE RACK CART CASTER FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTERS AND WAREHOUSES

The CC Apex with your mounting type of choice is the perfect caster for wire rack, utility, metro, and picker carts of all sorts. You can install them quickly, push your cart easily, work in a near-silent work environment, and do this all at the perfect price point for casters that will last for years. Ensure that your warehouse production is never brought to a halt because of your casters!

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THE PERFECT WIRE RACK CART CASTER FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTERS AND WAREHOUSES

WHY THESE ARE THE BEST CASTERS FOR DISTRIBUTION

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PERFORMANCE

The CC Apex has been tested under the most demanding environments with millions of wheels. This is a sure thing!

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MOUNTING OPTIONS

Choose from a variety of mounting options like the expanding adapter.

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POLYURETHANE

Inherent resilience literally pushes your wheel off the ground so you avoid injury and glide over debris.

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TREAD DESIGN

The CC Apex's donut tread is more responsive and easier to push than other treads.

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NO MAINTENANCE

Put them on and use them for years without worrying about them.

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BRAKE OPTIONS

Secure your cart even more and give yourself more versatility when you select brakes.

INTERESTED? HERE'S HOW TO MEASURE AND INSTALL AN YOUR EXPANDING ADAPTER STEM

NEED BRAKES? WE HAVE YOU COVERED.

Check out our brake types video below, learn more about brakes, or shop casters and add brake options.

SMOOTH, QUIET PERFORMANCE

Check out the difference in decibel output of commodity casters vs. the decibel output of CC Apex casters in this quick video.

WHAT YOU GET WITH CASTER CONNECTION

  • Over 30 years of experience with industrial casters
  • Your personal caster solutions expert
  • Simple ordering online, over the phone, or in person
  • Fast delivery right to your facility
  • A partner who works with fortune 500 companies and who does not take your business for granted
  • Verified testing and CAD drawings for your designs
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Casters for Distribution Articles and Case Studies

We've had a wide variety of experiences in partnering with organizations in distribution over the years. Below you will find help articles and case studies that explain the value of using the right caster and working with the right solutions provider.

FREE DISTRIBUTION BROCHURE

Caster solutions designed and engineered to meet the demanding environments of distribution centers.

CONTAINS USEFUL INFO REGARDING:

  • Preventing Injuries
  • Improving Operations
  • Reducing costs
DOWNLOAD FREE DISTRIBUTION BROCHURE HERE
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