Rotacaster Handtruck: The Only One Showcased at MODEX Press Conference

Jan 5
04:47

2024

Thomas R. Cutler

Thomas R. Cutler

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Rotacaster Wheel Ltd. is set to showcase its unique handtruck at the MODEX Press Conference on February 8th. This handtruck is the only one of its kind that offers immediate productivity gains and a rapid return on investment (ROI), setting it apart from other handtrucks that only promise safety and delayed gratification.

Rotacaster's Innovative Multi-Directional Wheel

Rotacaster Wheel Ltd.,Rotacaster Handtruck: The Only One Showcased at MODEX Press Conference Articles in collaboration with Magnus Mobility, has developed an innovative multi-directional wheel that marks a significant advancement in handtruck technology. This wheel is featured in the safety award-winning Rotatruck, which boasts impressive ergonomic and productivity improvements.

Quantifying Productivity with Rotacaster

Rotacaster's handtruck offers quantifiable productivity improvements, including:

  • 59% less muscular effort required for load pull-back
  • 41% faster at overcoming curbs
  • 62% less muscular effort needed for load transportation
  • 32% less back flexion when pulling back the load

Peter McKinnon, Managing Director of Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and David Dosier, Rotacaster Product Manager with Magnus Mobility, will discuss why this handtruck is considered best-in-class and offers the fastest ROI worldwide, along with exceptional safety benefits.

The Robust and Durable Rotacaster Wheel

The Rotacaster wheel is manufactured from engineering polymers, featuring an injection-molded, weblike structure and over-molded rollers. This design ensures a durable and robust wheel with no pins, inserts, or seams, making it ideal for tough environments. The fixed orientation of the wheel allows for simple and stable mounting alternatives, improving load stability and reducing the risk of impact damage.

Improving Worker Safety with Rotacaster

Rotacaster Wheel Limited, an Australian company focused on innovative product design, has announced that their handtruck requires 59% less pull-back effort, significantly improving worker safety. The Rotacaster wheel is a patented multi-directional wheel that is quickly becoming a popular alternative to the traditional swivel caster.

Applications and Benefits of the Rotacaster Wheel

The Rotacaster wheel is versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, from material handling equipment like hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, and skates, to shopping carts and luggage. It can also be used in conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications, as well as in robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

The benefits of the Rotacaster wheel are numerous, including 360-degree movement and rotation, greater load stability, easier directional control and tracking, and greater control on inclines. Users also enjoy minimal space or housing requirements and non-marking polyurethane rollers.

Rotacaster and Magnus Mobility Partnership

Rotacaster Wheel Limited has formed an exclusive partnership with Magnus Mobility Systems Inc., a leading worldwide provider of motion control solutions. Magnus's strategic distribution and service centers enable timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

The Rotacaster and Magnus Mobility Press conference will be held on Wednesday, Feb.8 at 10:30 am, at Booth 3520. For more information, visit Magnus Inc or contact David Dosier, the Rotacaster Product Manager for Magnus, at 800.858.7801 or pr@magnusinc.com.