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If castors or wheels are made of non-conductive materials such as plastic, a well-known effect occurs: Friction causes the castor or wheel to become electrically charged and the charge cannot flow away. The next contact with the earth then causes the voltage to discharge.
Electromobility on castors
The term electromobility is becoming increasingly important, not least due to constant further developments in the automotive industry and other areas of drive technology, such as two-wheeled and public transport vehicles.
Equipment castors for indoor use
Equipment castors are lightweight castors with a load capacity of up to approximately 100 kg per castor. These castors are mainly used indoors, for example in the medical sector or in canteens or industrial kitchens.
Equipping cleaning trolleys with castors
Kitchens, canteens, restaurants or even hospitals and hotels are busy every day. The rooms must also be kept clean and tidy – this means stress and hard work for the cleaning personnel. A cleaning trolley is the ideal solution when it comes to keeping the premises clean with as little time and effort as possible.
Expander fitting for castors & wheels
The so-called expander fitting belongs to the group of in-tube fittings. It consists of a cylindrical screw, two conical elements and an expander element or clamping wedges.