Medical Grade Casters | EN12531 Certified Swivel & Total Brake Caster with Threaded Stem

説明

Uncompromised Mobility for Critical Healthcare & Institutional Environments

In demanding medical facilities, laboratories, and high-end institutional settings, equipment mobility cannot be compromised.

The SSD Series Threaded Stem Casters are purposely built to ensure effortless, silent, and safe transport. From intensive care units (ICU)

to advanced chemical cleanrooms, these casters offer reliable stability with an advanced total-lock braking design.

Advanced Material Science for Longevity and Hygiene

• Heavy-Load Nylon (PA6) Main Core: The structural frame and wheel core are molded from premium PA6 polyamide material. This guarantees a high load-bearing threshold, exceptional fatigue resistance, and an immunity to industrial greases, organic solvents, medications, and harsh chemical sanitizers.
• Super-Silent & Non-Marking TPE Tread: The wheel surface features an upgraded soft-touch Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE). It absorbs floor impacts and dampens acoustic vibration perfectly, ensuring a whisper-quiet operation below strict hospital decibel limits while leaving zero streaks or marks on expensive medical floors.
• Internal Dual Precision Bearings: Every caster is equipped with high-performance, fully shielded precision bearings. This structural design minimizes rolling friction, maximizes swiveling sensitivity, and shields the inner mechanics from dust, moisture, and hair debris.

Certified Safety: EN12531 Compliance

Do not risk equipment failure with unrated components. The SSD Caster Series has passed rigorous testing to achieve the EN12531 European Standard Certification. This guarantees that parameters like static load capacity, dynamic impact deflection, and temperature threshold limits are certified for hospital beds, clinical crash carts, and laboratory diagnostic machines.</p>

Engineered Features at a Glance:

• All-Weather Engineering: Operating flawlessly across an extreme temperature spectrum from -30°C up to +80°C.
• Total-Brake Safety: Ergonomic, easy-to-engage pedal locks the wheel tread and the 360° swivel radius at the same time to ensure absolute stationary anchorage.
• Anti-Rust Coating: Enhanced surface protective finish prevents oxidation under frequent washdowns and chemical cleanings.

Application Scenarios & Industry Use Cases 

🏥 Healthcare & Clinical Environments
Hospital Beds & ICU Stretchers (5-Inch / 120mm Models): The SSD-120B series is specifically optimized for heavy patient transport beds. The EN12531 compliance ensures that medical staff can push heavy beds with minimal rolling resistance, and the total brake system guarantees rock-solid anchoring during critical surgical or diagnostic transfers.
Anesthesia Workstations & Crash Carts (4-Inch / 100mm Models): Perfectly sized for standard treatment trolleys, providing a low center of gravity while maintaining excellent obstacle clearance over elevator gaps and floor joints.
IV Poles & Mobile Ventilators (3-Inch / 75mm Models): Engineered for lightweight clinical equipment, allowing doctors and nurses to glide delicate monitors smoothly without tipping risks.
🧪 Laboratories & Cleanrooms
Diagnostic Equipment Casters: The non-marking TPE compound prevents floor streaks in high-sanitation environments. The dual precision bearings isolate structural vibrations, protecting sensitive optical or chemical testing sensors from reading errors during relocation.
Pharmaceutical Mixing Trolleys: Designed with an anti-rust coating and high-grade Nylon (PA6) frame, these casters are immune to frequent chemical wipe-downs and aggressive sanitizing agents.
🍽️ Premium Commercial & Institutional Uses
High-End Foodservice & Catering Equipment: The broad operating temperature threshold (-30°C to +80°C  allows mobile storage racks to move seamlessly from industrial walk-in freezers straight into steam-sanitizing wash bays without material degradation.

Frequently Asked Questions 
Q1: What does “EN12531 Certified” mean for these casters?
A: EN12531 is the official European standard governing castors and wheels specifically used for hospital bed applications. It dictates strict safety guidelines regarding structural durability, dynamic load limits, impact resistance, and hygienic washability. Buying an EN12531 certified caster ensures your medical equipment complies with international healthcare facility audit standards.

Q2: Why should I choose TPE tread over standard PU (Polyurethane) wheels for hospital use?
A: Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) is substantially softer and more resilient than PU. It delivers a completely silent driving experience and provides superior shock absorption, which is critical for patient comfort and silent night-time ward operations. Furthermore, TPE is strictly non-marking and won’t scratch or discolor expensive epoxy or vinyl medical floors.

Q3: How do I choose between the M12 and M16 threaded stems for the 120mm model?
A: The choice depends entirely on the female receptacle of your existing equipment. The SSD-120B-WG-M12X25-N features a 12mm thread diameter, while the SSD-120B-WG-M16X25-N features a 16mm thread diameter. Both models share the exact same 25mm stem length and 95KG dynamic load capacity. Please measure your current mounting hole accurately before ordering.

Q4: What exactly does the “Total Brake” mechanism lock?
A: A standard brake only stops the wheel from rolling forward. Our Total Brake system is a dual-action lock. When you engage the ergonomic pedal, it simultaneously locks the wheel’s tread rotation AND the 360-degree swivel radius. This completely freezes the equipment in place, preventing any sliding, drifting, or pivoting.

Q5: Can these medical casters withstand autoclave sterilization or harsh chemicals?
A: Yes. The structural mainframe and wheel core are made of advanced high-load Nylon (PA6), which has an excellent resistance profile against chemical drugs, organic solvents, and industrial cleaning oils. Combined with a functional temperature rating up to +80°C, they can easily withstand standard hospital chemical washdowns and high-temperature disinfection cycles.

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