Jeff Scott
Plastic
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- Jan 1, 2019
Hi guys,
I've just acquired a Vestil 1 ton gantry crane. It came without casters, but is drilled and tapped on the bottom of the feet for them. Normally, this crane uses 8 inch diameter casters, but I'd like to put 4 inch steel casters on it in order for the crane to be able to roll under my shop door when it's open. 8 inch casters will make it too high.
My question is, can one use a smaller, properly rated caster for moving the crane around the shop? I know the 8 inch casters will make it easier to roll, but am I missing any safety concerns using 4 inch models?
Thanks!
Jeff
I've just acquired a Vestil 1 ton gantry crane. It came without casters, but is drilled and tapped on the bottom of the feet for them. Normally, this crane uses 8 inch diameter casters, but I'd like to put 4 inch steel casters on it in order for the crane to be able to roll under my shop door when it's open. 8 inch casters will make it too high.
My question is, can one use a smaller, properly rated caster for moving the crane around the shop? I know the 8 inch casters will make it easier to roll, but am I missing any safety concerns using 4 inch models?
Thanks!
Jeff
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