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Ask any tradie, chippie, or even hobbyist if they’re completely happy with their workspace, and they’ll probably say no. And not surprisingly, the one resource that they’re all likely to profess that they’re sorely lacking is space.
Workspaces are like work demands: they change. And when they change, having the ability to quickly reconfigure and reposition workbenches and workshop tables can make all the difference in how quickly and efficiently a job can get done.
That’s why if you have workbenches in your shop or garage that could serve you better if they were movable, there are some simple steps that you can take to safely make your workspace more accommodating. Castors are all you need to turn these heavy-duty wall-huggers into mobile workbenches, and there’s one Australian company that specializes in castors that are made for movable workshop furniture.
Richmond Wheels Turn Your Workbench Into a Safe, Movable Asset
Let’s be honest: while a good, sturdy workbench is a proper fixture for any workshop, having one that can be safely rolled from point to point is a genuine asset. This is where high-quality Richmond workbench casters can help you safely and effectively transform a trusted bench or workshop table into a workspace all its own.
With smooth-rolling Richmond castors, you can quickly and safely reposition workbenches, machinery tables, and even tool storage units according to your needs. These thick-framed, workbench wheel sets make it possible for you to stop struggling with heavy tables every time the work demand changes; and they’re built with a solid core of product specifications that include:
• 75mm diameter polyurethane wheels;
• 25.4mm ground clearance; and,
• A full 360° swivel radius.
With their 100kg / per wheel rating, these heavy-duty castors are ideal for combined workbench load capacities to 400kg. Regardless of whether you’re mounted them on just one, or on multiple workbenches, they’re the perfect solution for supporting oversized working pieces, maneuvering benchtop-mounted saws and lathes into better positions, or simply freeing up underutilized wall space that a stationary bench may have been blocking off.
With Easy Lifting and Lowering, Richmond Castors Help You Stay Accident-Free
While workbench mobility is the most obvious benefit of Richmond workbench castors, safety however, especially in the workplace, is still the first priority when it comes to movable workbenches. Not only is a heavy, but easy-to-roll workbench problematic if it causes a working piece to shift unexpectedly, the risk of a serious injury from either the working piece or the workbench itself increases significantly.
That’s why Richmond workbench wheels are built with easy foot pedal activation/deactivation mechanisms that allow you to lift and lower each wheel completely off the ground. This unique Richmond design gives you the freedom to swivel your tables and workbenches into the exact position you need, while being assured that you can completely disable their movement by lowering them fully back onto their legs
Fixed, and Quick-Release Style Castors to Suit Your Environment
Although Richmond’s proud of its easy pedal activation, they’ve taken their commitment to safety even further by making the same easy lifting and lowering castors available in two distinct mounting styles: fixed and quick-release.
Fixed-mount castor kits feature 75mm plates that are permanently attached to each leg for lifting or lowering. Their pedal bracket assemblies pivot the castor outward to allow the bench to be lowered, with each kit including:
• 4 x 75mm polyurethane castors;
• 4 x fixed mounting brackets; and,
• All necessary mounting fasteners and a spanner.
Depending on the environment though, an outward pivoting castor can create an entire range of problems. Aside from being a potential trip hazard, as well as an unwelcome snare for power cords or hoses, a pivoted castor that’s struck by a forklift or some other piece of heavy material handling equipment can easily become bent, permanently misaligned, or weakened.
Quick-release style workbench castor wheels, however, eliminate that risk. Once a quick-release castor is pivoted into the lowered position, their special mounting plates feature a spring-loaded latch that allows you to detach the pedal bracket assembly from the leg, and to store the complete assembly harmlessly away until you’re ready to reattach it and lift the bench back up again.
Maintenance is the Centerpiece in Castor Care
Make no mistake: when it comes to turning workbenches and modular tool stands into movable assets, Richmond makes the highest quality castors for the job. But while they’re built for heavy-duty work, they still require the care and maintenance that’s necessary to get the best use out of them.
Once you’ve installed them, you want to stick to a periodic inspection schedule that should include:
• Cleaning your castors. Keeping your castors clean from accumulated dust and dirt, especially around the axle and pintle, is the best way to ensure that they’ll always be able to freely swivel and rotate when you need them.
• Lubricating castor bearings. The swivel bearing on every castor should be inspected and greased to prevent excess wear or binding, especially in environments where dirt or humidity are problematic.
• Checking fasteners. Regularly checking to make sure that all of your castor fasteners are tight, present, and undamaged is the sure way to prevent mishaps that could occur due to loose or absent screws or hardware.
Richmond’s done the hard work of building you a tough assembly; and with minimal oversight, you can count on each of their rugged bench casters to give you a lifetime of safe, reliable service while making your workspace more productive.
The Final Word
At the end of the day, the steps needed to transform a static, space-consuming workbench into a dynamic asset couldn’t be any simpler. You need the right equipment to do it, though; and fortunately, Richmond has everything you need to do it safely and reliably.
With high-quality Richmond workbench casters, you can instantly improve your workspace and your productivity. And in the end, you’re going to discover that moving workplace furniture has never been easier.
