Swiveling caster

Feb 24, 2011

The heavy-duty forged casters from Hamilton feature Hamilton Precision Integrated swivel technology and have load capacities ranging from 600 to 23,000 pounds per caster to handle operations like automatic guided vehicles and tow-line carts. The swivel design doubles the casters’ number of contact points and have hardened raceways. Casters with HPI include the Maxi-Duty, Enhanced Precision Super Duty, Extra Heavy Duty and Extended Services Series.

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