Ergonomic Castors

How ergonomic castors reduce strain

Moving heavy trolleys repeatedly is a common cause of musculoskeletal strain in warehouses, factories, hospitals and kitchens. Ergonomic castors tackle this at source: their soft polyurethane tread rolls easily over thresholds, gaps and uneven floors, absorbs shock, and runs quietly without damaging surfaces. Precision bearings and smooth swivel action reduce the effort of starting, steering and stopping a load, so operators can move more with less force.

Specifying for load and comfort

The range includes swivel, fixed and braked options across a spread of load capacities and wheel sizes, with plate or bolt-hole fixings to suit your equipment. Larger diameters generally roll more easily and cope better with obstacles, so wheel size is a key part of specifying for comfort as well as capacity. Our technical team can help you match castors to your trolley weight, floor type and duty cycle to get the biggest reduction in effort.

Order ergonomic castors from Merlin

Merlin has supplied UK industry with castors and wheels for more than 30 years, offering competitive pricing, UK-mainland delivery and a £50 minimum order. Browse the range below to compare sizes, capacities and fixings, and see our ergonomic polyurethane wheels if you need bare wheels for existing brackets. For volume orders or a handling assessment, call 01752 690622.