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ALBION

Since 1947, Albion, a brand of Colson Group, has been manufacturing a variety of casters and wheels for the automotive, aviation, heavy manufacturing, warehousing, food processing, hospitality and waste management industries. Read More

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  • Caster Accessories

    Includes caster mounts, caster pads, expanding stem kits and swivel locks. Caster mounts featuring stem lengths up to 1.5 inches & available in plate, grip neck, threaded, friction ring and treaded stem mounting types

  • Caster Brakes

    Industrial caster brakes used to hold storage & transportation devices at a place so that they do not roll away unexpectedly, preventing product damage and employee injury. Available in steel, stamped stainless steel and thermoplastic materials

  • Caster Sockets Brackets and Floor Locks

    Plate- and top plate-mount floor locks to prevent portable equipment from shifting or creeping when kept in the locked position. Available in overall heights up to 11.5 inches and mounting bolt diameters of 3/8 & 1/2 inches

  • Caster Wheels

    Used in platform trucks, carts, assemblies and tow line applications and are provided with up to 3.75 inch hub lengths. NW Series injection-molded white nylon wheels ideal for clean rooms and applications that need wash-downs

  • Dual Wheel Casters

    Durable dual-wheel casters in rigid / swivel type models. Rigid plate models feature 2 and 3-inch diameter wheels and provided in load capacity ratings of 200 and 350 lb. Selected models come with brakes and zinc plated frame finish

  • Plate Casters

    Rigid and swivel plate casters used in light-, medium- and heavy-duty applications. Have options in polyurethane, nylon, phenolic and rubber caster wheel variants, with a wide range of load ratings

  • Pneumatic and Solid Rubber Wheels

    Air-filled wheels for slow movement of heavy-loads to ensure a cushioned, shock-resistant and quiet ride. Available in knobby, ribbed and sawtooth tread designs

  • Pneumatic Casters

    Casters with air-filled wheels that ensure a quiet and shock-resistant ride, and are ideal for lawn mowers, wagons, carts and wheelbarrows. Come with options in over-the-wheel strap and total-lock brakes

  • Specialty Casters

    Includes dual wheel appliance casters, gate casters, scaffold casters and rigid plate / swivel plate casters; designed for specific equipment such as aviation cargo handling. Can bear loads up to 999 lb

  • Stem Casters

    Used in shopping carts, hospital beds, rolling ladders and industrial cabinets to provide smooth & quiet movement around narrow corridors. Available in polyolefin and polypropylene wheel variants

  • Twin Wheel Casters

    Twin wheel swivel casters used in various light-duty applications, such as moving a chair, table or other office furniture. Can be used over hard or carpeted surfaces and are available in friction ring stem and plate mounting styles

About Albion

The company's catalogue includes light, medium & heavy-duty Kingpinless; heavy-duty Kingpin, stainless steel, spring-loaded, dual wheel, pneumatic casters and industrial wheels with brakes. Albion swivel pneumatic casters are designed for applications, such as shopping carts, hospital beds, material handling equipment and office chairs. They feature zinc-plated steel frames to withstand harsh industrial environments and lightweight wheels with air-filled tires for enhanced manoeuvrability. They are designed to cushion loads against shock & vibration and have double-ball swivels for smooth swivelling. The brand's caster brakes feature a locking mechanism to keep the equipment in place & prevent accidental movement. Caster wheels with brakes are used on equipment, furniture and other items that require stability and mobility.

Things to Consider

Cross-Reference Alternatives

Albion MPNs cross individual references to the equivalent Hamilton and Revvo dual wheel & plate casters. So, if you're looking for a competitor item that is either out of stock or obsolete, chances are Raptor Supplies has the equivalent Albion products available.

Shipping

These Albion products range from small to large sizes. They may require careful packaging as some items might get damaged while shipping. Hence, these Albion items are delivered by courier shipment and air freight for minimum downtime.

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Albion Competitive Advantages

Kingpinless Casters

Kingpinless casters are suitable for any type of power-towed applications where impact and shock loading can cause failure in conventional king bolt and nut swivel casters. A kingpin holds all the elements together to let the caster swivel with ease. However, it becomes strained over time due to high-impact applications, resulting in caster failure. A kingpinless caster comes equipped with a precision machined inner raceway, where large ball bearings are held between the top plate and the yoke base, allowing greater load distribution and easier swivelling. These units are available in single, dual and spring-loaded configurations with a maximum load capacity of 30000 lb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of Albion's dual wheel casters?

Albion's dual wheel casters distribute weight more evenly to reduce scrubbing when changing directions. Their design allows greater load capacity, as the extra wheel provides additional support & stability. They are perfect for use in office chairs, file cabinets and hospital beds.

What is the best wheel to use on rough floors?

Firstly, larger wheels allow easy travel over rough floors or outdoor surfaces. Second, resilient tire material, like polyurethane or mould-on rubber, should be used that will flex, absorb shock and return to its normal shape when the operation is complete.

What are precision sealed ball bearings?

These ball bearings use small steel balls to reduce friction between moving parts and are sealed to protect the balls & inner compartments from dirt, dust and other contaminants.

What is the function of a kingpin rim?

Kingpin casters feature a metal ring, called a rim, that surrounds the swivel bearing and provides extra support & stability to the wheel. It also protects the swivel bearing from impact and damage caused by heavy loads, high speeds and frequent turns.