There are many places where casters are used in medical devices, such as infusion stands for infusion, dialysis machines, ventilators, anesthesia machines, minimally invasive surgical carts, ultrasonic diagnostic instruments, hospital beds, etc. Once the casters of medical devices fall off, crack, or even suddenly "brake", the entire equipment may fall over and injure people, and the patient on the bed may fall to the ground and cause secondary injuries, so choosing a suitable caster is very important.
If you want to choose suitable casters for medical devices, medical casters can undoubtedly be used as the first choice. The difference between medical casters and non-medical casters is mainly that they can be used for common cleaning and disinfecting agents, are safer, have higher reliability, lower rotation and rotation resistance, etc.
Different sub-segments may also have their own special standards, but this does not mean that other types of casters cannot be used on medical devices. In fact, the manufacturer's own classification is not absolute, and the boundary between medical and non-medical is not black and white. Sometimes it is just a matter of whether certification is done or not, and the classification will be adjusted at any time.
Designers often balance safety, clinical requirements, actual use and price. As long as they meet the relevant standards and requirements, non-medical casters can also be used on medical devices.
The choice of casters should also take into account the use environment. The use environment of general medical equipment is not as harsh as that of industrial equipment, because the hospital itself has certain requirements for temperature, humidity, cleanliness, etc. However, once it is expected to work in a special environment, such as high temperature and high humidity, or low temperature, it is necessary to select casters suitable for the occasion according to the specifications of the caster manufacturer.
In short, casters that are safe, meet standards and requirements, and are reasonably priced are fine!
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