In fact, the previous industry news has already involved the classification of casters, such as being suitable for different occasions such as medical equipment, high-tech equipment, kitchen equipment, laboratory equipment, general equipment, and airport trolleys. Generally, different caster companies have their own different classifications.
If you want to choose suitable casters for medical equipment, there is no doubt that medical casters can be used as the first choice. The difference between medical casters and non-medical casters is mainly that they can be applied to common cleaning and disinfectants, safer, higher reliability, lower rotation and rotation resistance, etc. Different subdivisions may also have their own dedicated Standard, Shangxin medical casters will not go into details here. But this does not mean that other types of casters cannot be used on medical equipment. In fact, the classification of caster manufacturers is not absolute, and the boundary between medical and non-medical use is not black and white. Sometimes it is just done/not done. Certification only, classification will be adjusted at any time. Designers often balance safety, clinical requirements, practical use and price. Non-medical casters can also be used on medical devices as long as they meet relevant standards and requirements.
The choice of casters for medical equipment should also consider the use environment. Generally, the use environment of medical equipment is not as harsh as that of the industry, because the hospital itself has certain requirements for temperature, humidity, cleanliness, etc. But once it is expected to work in a special environment, such as high temperature and high humidity, or low temperature, then it is necessary to select a caster suitable for the occasion according to the caster manufacturer's brochure.
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