Keeping it clean with hygienic nylon and rubber castors

WDS Components supplies a wide range of nylon and rubber castors which are designed for such application demands. By offering a wide range of specialised wheels for specific uses with associated customisation options, the business aims to provide castor wheel solutions evolved to every level of the hospital floor and theatre.

A number of basic attributes are considered in the WDS nylon and rubber castor range, wheels are required to be weight efficient and must run smoothly during use. Beyond these basic attributes, for hospitals, further specialisation is needed to address certain application demands.

WDS nylon castor wheels are the robust choice for hygienic environments, offering increased impact protection; high load bearing capabilities; high chemical resistance and very low rolling friction.

Impact protection is important for hygienic wheels, as damage to the wheel can hinder rolling and can also provide a crevice that could store bacteria. High chemical resistance ensures that washing down and cleaning has minimal effect on the integrity of the wheel. Furthermore, nylon wheels are non-marking to floors, protecting flooring in potentially sensitive areas. The high load bearing capabilities of nylon wheels make them an optimum selection for heavier hospital equipment, as they can withstand a high level of use.

Rubber castors from WDS offer differing attributes. The rubber tyre on each wheel allows a more cushioned transport across a facility with slightly increased rolling resistance. Such properties make rubber wheels an ideal selection for hospital beds, where the recovery of the patient can benefit from more comfortable transport across the ward.

WDS rubber castors are also very quiet in operation, a major concern with regards to decreasing the time to recovery for patients. Many healthcare facilities operate ‘quiet zones’ to ensure patients rest to recover from illness or injury, so rubber wheels offer the perfect solution for transporting patients or equipment through these tranquil areas.

All nylon and rubber castors in the WDS range feature anti-static properties, which greatly reduces the possibility of disturbance to sensitive apparatus. Furthermore, each can be specified with either a durable plastic or stainless steel body, with fixed, swivelling top plates and brakes also available as options in range. Models are suited for light, medium and heavy duty applications, allowing customers a wide choice of castors to suit requirement.