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All About Casters for Distribution

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Keep Your Operation Rolling Smoothly

Casters may seem small, but they have a big impact on safety, productivity, and efficiency in your distribution center. If your carts, containers, or automated systems are difficult to move, break down often, or cause injuries, it may be time to upgrade your caster solutions.

Caster Connection is your partner for high-performance casters that help reduce injuries, minimize downtime, and improve throughput across your facility.

Start with a free Caster Needs Evaluation or check out our most popular resources for distribution centers below.

Common Distribution Center Challenges

Distribution centers are under more pressure than ever. Increased order volume, tight delivery windows, and staffing shortages make mobility solutions a critical part of success. Here are five major problems casters can help solve:

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Worker Safety

Overexertion is the number one cause of workplace injuries. Casters that require too much force can lead to muscle strain, fatigue, and costly claims. Read how casters improve workplace safety.

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Speed

Slow carts and inefficient equipment reduce throughput and hurt fulfillment times. High-performance casters keep orders moving without added effort.

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Staffing

Fatigued employees leave sooner. Casters that improve ergonomics help reduce training time and support employee retention.

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Profitability

Casters that fail early or damage your floors cost more in the long run. Investing in better equipment lowers replacement rates and maintenance time. Learn more about affordable caster solutions.

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Customer Expectations

Late shipments and mistakes can damage your brand. Smooth mobility helps you deliver on time and keep customers satisfied. Read: 5 Key Challenges Facing Modern Distribution Centers.

Recommended Caster Solutions for Distribution

CC Apex

The CC Apex caster is engineered specifically for the needs of modern distribution centers. It is quiet, debris-resistant, ergonomic, and built to last.

Why CC Apex Works

  • Polyurethane tread protects floors and resists debris
  • Donut tread reduces rolling resistance
  • Maintenance-free options keep your carts in motion
  • Multiple mounting and brake options available


What is CC Apex Recommended for?

  • Picker carts
  • Wire rack carts
  • Platform trucks
  • Utility carts
  • Storage containers
  • Mobile racking
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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 CC Apex Works

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Performance

The CC Apex has been proven in demanding industrial environments, with millions of wheels in service across high-performance applications.

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Mounting Options

Available with multiple mounting options, including expanding adapters for a secure, custom fit.

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Polyurethane

The resilient polyurethane tread absorbs impact and helps the wheel glide smoothly over debris, reducing strain and improving safety.

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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

Install them once and rely on years of maintenance-free performance.

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Brake Options

Add braking options to increase cart control and enhance overall versatility.

Recommended Solution: CC Nexus

The Next Generation of Heavy-Duty Ergonomic Casters

The CC Nexus is designed for modern facilities that demand more from their mobility solutions. Its modular design allows you to customize the caster based on your exact needs, while its multi-wheel configuration delivers outstanding ergonomic performance.

Whether you're navigating narrow aisles, managing towline carts, or outfitting AGVs, the CC Nexus offers the performance, versatility, and durability required to keep your operation running at full capacity.

Why CC Nexus Works

  • Multi-wheel design improves maneuverability and reduces rolling resistance
  • Low initial push force helps prevent overexertion injuries
  • Modular construction allows for unmatched customization
  • Handles payloads up to 5,250 lbs depending on the configuration
  • Ideal for tight turns, heavy loads, and both manual and automated systems

What is CC Nexus Recommended for?

  • AGVs and AMRs
  • Manual push/pull carts
  • Towline applications
  • Environments where noise reduction and ergonomics are top priorities

Need help choosing the right configuration? Request a free Caster Needs Evaluation with a mobility expert.

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Caster Solutions for AGVs, AMRs, & Towlines

Automated material handling systems such as AGVs, AMRs, and towlines play a critical role in today’s distribution centers. These systems depend on the right mobility components to perform efficiently, minimize maintenance, and ensure long-term reliability.

Caster Connection provides caster solutions designed to support the demands of automated equipment, helping improve performance, reduce battery draw, and enhance stability in high-traffic or precision-driven environments.

Learn more about how casters impact automation performance in the following resources:

If you're unsure of what caster setup to pair with your automated systems, we can help. Contact us for a Caster Needs Evaluation today.

Mobility Solutions for Heavy-Duty Storage Containers

Heavy-duty storage containers are essential for safely moving large or heavy items in distribution and industrial environments. But without the right casters, even the strongest containers can become difficult to maneuver, leading to reduced efficiency and increased safety risks.

Caster Connection provides caster solutions that improve the mobility, stability, and handling of heavy-duty storage containers. Whether you're transporting machinery components, bulk inventory, or raw materials, our solutions help ensure smooth and safe movement across your facility.

Explore our expert resources to learn what matters most when selecting casters for these demanding applications:

Not sure which factors matter most for your specific use case? Request a free Caster Needs Evaluation to get personalized guidance from our team.

Extend the Life of Your Equipment and Maximize Your Investment

The right casters protect more than just your carts—they protect your entire operation. Poor caster selection can lead to frequent replacements, damaged floors, and excessive wear on equipment. These costs add up quickly and erode your return on investment.

At Caster Connection, we help you lower your total cost of ownership by focusing on long-term performance, not short-term fixes.

What Makes the Difference?

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Floor Protection

Polyurethane treads reduce scuffing and prevent surface damage in high-traffic areas.

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Reduced Equipment Wear

Proper caster fit and stability minimize stress on carts, racks, and container frames.

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Maintenance-Free Options

Eliminate lubrication schedules and frequent part swaps with low-upkeep designs.

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Smarter Investment

Durable, application-specific casters extend replacement cycles and lower operating costs.

Learn how to get more from your casters:

Looking to reduce long-term costs and improve ROI? Contact our team for expert guidance.

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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WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE

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

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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.

The Right & Wrong Casters for Distribution

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
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