CASTORS KEEP LARGE MACHINE TOOLS ON THE LEVEL When trying to keep a wobbling workbench sturdy it’s not uncommon to use a stray bit of wood off-cut or cardboard; unfortunately the same quick fix can’t be used for something as critical PROTECTIVE CAPS & PLUGS 30 June 2016 W O R K S H O P Tradezone Hawera Croucher & Crowder Engineering LTD 8 Nelson Street, Hawera 4610 | Ph: 06 278 4185 Mob: 0274 744 093 | email: hawera@tradezonecc.co.nz EN064 TBX160CP TBX300 Extensive range in stock, fast delivery • Tapered & threaded • Metric, BSP & JIC • Tube inserts • Silicone & EPDM • Bolt & nut protection H_2370 Available from Hi-Q Electronics Limited engineering@hiq.co.nz 0800 766 709 www.hiqplugsandcaps.co.nz as a machine tool where, in order to operate accurately, it’s important that the bed is level. When the floor space in a workshop is uneven it can be extremely challenging to achieve this level of precision. Fortunately, WDS offers heavy duty levelling castors that are easily adjustable and allow for speedy re-positioning when required. The range of heavy duty, adjustable, levelling castors from WDS adds mobility and practicality to large machine tools and other heavy duty workshop accessories that require an accurate, totally level, horizontal surface. The castors allow the machine tool to be positioned accurately after the initial delivery, which makes installation far easier. Once in position, a die cast Aluminium footpad with a vibration damping rubber pad is dropped to the floor via a nut or hand wheel, allowing the user to make finite adjustments to the levelling of the machine tool. Chris Putman, sales and marketing director for WDS, comments: “The levelling castors accommodate a greater degree of mobile flexibility for large machine tools. Rather than having to position the tool perfectly upon delivery, it is possible to re-position it without the use of heavy lifting equipment. This can also come in useful during factory wash-down scenarios or during maintenance windows as it offers vastly improved levels of access and mobility.” A variety of levelling castors are available with dimensions to fit most standard requirements and, where required, customized solutions are available to order. The castors feature a forged steel top plate and die cast body with a powder coated black finish; wheels are black as standard, though other colours can be specified. The range is capable of supporting static loads up to 3,960 lbs and, depending on the required load strength, the height is adjusted using a spanner and nut or a finger operated hand wheel.
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