Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2012 -- Rotacaster Wheel Ltd.'s innovative multi-directional wheel generates a quantum leap in handtruck innovation. Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and Magnus Mobility will share important data including the unique and significant ergonomic and productivity improvements in these handtrucks, featuring the safety award-winning Rotatruck. Seeing is believing; the following link shows the Rotacaster Rotatruck in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ehrjEF3l8

All handtrucks promise safety, including Rotacaster. Safety concerns are critical, however they offer delayed gratification. Only Rotacaster offers immediate gratification because only Rotacaster can promise immediate productivity gains and rapid ROI.

Productivity is Quantified at Rotacaster:
- 59% less muscular effort required for load pull-back
- 41% faster getting over a curb
- 62% less muscular effort transporting a load
- 32% less back flexion pulling back the load

Manufactured from engineering polymers, the Rotacaster's injection-molded, weblike structure and over-molded rollers, ensure a durable and robust wheel with no pins, inserts or seams, making it ideal for tough environments. The fixed orientation of the wheel facilitates both simple and stable mounting alternatives that improve load stability and are less prone to impact damage.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount. Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

The benefits of Rotacaster are also significant including 360 degree movement and rotation, greater load stability, and easier directional control and tracking. Rotacaster allows for greater control on inclines via primary axis tracking as well as precision placement - no offset movement. Users of Rotacaster enjoy minimal space or housing requirements and non-marking polyurethane rollers. Unlike many standard caster wheel products, Rotacaster provides a compact, robust, corrosion-resistant full polymer solution with extraordinary functionality.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

Magnus Mobility Systems/Rotacaster
http://www.magnusinc.com
David Dosier, Magnus/Rotacaster Product Manager
pr@magnusinc.com
800.858.7801

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/05/2012 -- Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

20 Litre Drum Truck by Rotacaster can be viewed in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfNahKtTxmU.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury."

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

TR Cutler Looks at Rotacaster for Business Excellence Magazine

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2012 -- For a century the basic caster wheel has changed little and no company or brand has claimed the caster nomenclature, until now. The omniwheel is the generic name; Rotacaster is the brand.

Thomas R. Cutler, leading manufacturing journalist, authored a feature article for the current issue of Business Excellence magazine that describes the advantages of the omniwheel, the revolutionary alternative to the swivel caster, and heralds the entry of Rotacaster into the next dictionary.

360 degree maneuverability without turning or swiveling wheels is a clear differentiation. Looking more closely at this innovative product, data among users revealed better directional control and tracking, precise positioning - without swivel offset correction, and no resistance due to misaligned swivel castors. Rotacasters require minimal wheel space or /housing requirements and simple mounting allows the ability to choose from forks, cups, channels and rails or stack together on an axle to form a roller wheel.

The Rotacaster wheel combines the freedom of 360 degree movement with the stability of a fixed mounting, achieved through a patented design and monolithic, web-like construction which uses rollers rather than a swivel mount. Sold throughout Australia and exported around the world, the Rotacaster is used as a floor wheel, a conveyor wheel and in applications such as hand carts and trolleys, material handling equipment, robotics, mobile furniture, pipe rollers and as an alternative to ball transfer units.

A shopping cart with a dysfunctional wheel helps everyone to understand the limitations of a swivel caster, which typically must include a small amount of offset distance between the center axis of the vertical shaft and the center axis of the caster wheel. If there is no offset, the wheel will not rotate if not facing the correct direction, either preventing motion or dragging across the ground. Take that same scenario to the industrial and material handling sectors and the exponential growth for the industry standard omniwheel becomes obvious.

Rotacaster is both a game-changer and a name-changer.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Automation com Looks at Rotacaster for Hand Truck Efficiency

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/03/2012 -- Thomas R. Cutler, leading manufacturing journalist, recently authored a feature about the role of logistics and hand truck efficiency in the current issue of Automation.com. According to Cutler, the North American distribution and logistics industry is valued at more than $300 billion and will experience even more growth in 2012. The value chain for the production, distribution, and sale of food, beverage and other merchandise indicate that production and warehouse facilities still handle products in bulk on pallets; pallets are moved using forklifts and pallet jacks.

While retail storefront employee occasionally use hand trucks to move merchandise in the backroom or on the sales floor, these hand trucks are not used frequently and employees do not consider the hand trucks to be a primary tool in their work.

Small format delivery handles delivery from manufacturers or warehouses to the point of sale. This segment includes the largest customer base within the distribution industry and provides the best fit for companies such as Kraft, Nestle, and Frito-Lay. The cold storage, beer, wine and spirits and other beverage distributors all purchase commercial grade hand trucks.

Current research indicates that customers in these delivery segments have pain points that are not sufficiently addressed by the hand trucks currently used at the distribution center, warehouse, and delivery sites in the supply chain.

Stackable Merchandise Drive Material Handling Automation Requirements
Productivity and process improvements of the delivery component are driving most supply chain and automation changes across all business industries. Delivery is a vital step in the value chain is vital because the merchandise is handled in a packaging format that requires the use of hand trucks.

Firms offering solutions to better meet and automate delivery business requirements address stackable merchandise will see dramatic sales improvements in 2012.. A tall, heavy load magnifies the force placed on the frame, axles, wheels and bearings of the hand truck which leads to breakdowns and repairs. Of equal or greater concern is the fact that the hand truck status quo requires the hand truck operator to exert significant effort in pulling back, supporting and maneuvering the load.

David Dosier, Product Manager of Rotacaster for Magnus Mobility Systems, outlined some of the specific challenges in these types of material handling situations. Dosier said, "Uneven surfaces, long distances, and physical obstacles are real issues impacting the delivery supply chain. The amount of uneven surface area covered magnifies the impact of stress on the operators' body and on the hand truck. Uneven surfaces also eliminate the ability to use larger delivery trucks that can also fully support the load."

The typical range of distance traveled from the ramp of the truck to the delivery area of the retail storefront is 10ft to 100ft. When the distance traveled is significantly increased, such as 100 to 400 yards for mall and casino deliveries, company tends to use a different type of hand truck.

"Negotiating curbs, changing levels or thresholds, traversing doorways and lift entrances all require additional activity and exertion to ascend, turn, reverse and continually park," Dosier noted. Bottom-line impacts in the Delivery process Many food and beverage companies are self-insured; therefore any injury directly impacts bottom-line profits.

Purchasing new technologies that reduce injuries is easier to justify. Recent data indicates that delivery drivers are a primary influencer for hand truck purchasing decisions. Dosier identified the following concerns (pain points) best addressed by Australian based Rotacaster. Pain Point Perspective Description Transportation managers recently interviewed said that they would purchase a new line or type of hand truck if the driver feedback from a hand truck product trial was sufficiently positive. In most companies, distribution centers purchase materials handling equipment directly from materials handling equipment vendors or resellers. Within larger companies, the corporate organization may have a preferred vendor from which regional distribution centers can choose. Research data indicates that equipment purchasing is not always centralized across a national company, but distributed to regional offices.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

Magnus Mobility Systems/Rotacaster
http://www.magnusinc.com
David Dosier, Magnus/Rotacaster Product Manager
pr@magnusinc.com
800.858.7801

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/02/2012 -- Peter McKinnon, Managing Director of Australian-based Rotacaster, insisted, "Omniwheels are a fantastic alternative to traditional conveyor wheels currently on the market. The Rotacaster wheel is made from a fully injected molded, web-like frame and over-molded polyurethane rollers. This means that the axles are fully encapsulated and there are no seams, joints, or inserted pins and significantly less downtime due to lost rollers and maintenance."

Thomas R. Cutler, leading manufacturing journalist, recently authored a feature for the International Food Safety and Quality Network, titled, "A Whole New Wheel: Food Safety Implications." Cutler concludes emphatically there are new and different wheels that caused a careful examination of this assertion.

Replacing damaged or defective traditional rollers occupies fully ten percent of the repair time in a food processing environment. Beyond conveyance, the technology for these multi-directional wheels was developed primarily as an industrial and commercial floor wheel.

The fixed orientation of the main wheel, allow forward and reverse movement without fighting a swivel offset, while the peripheral rollers facilitate turning, rotational, lateral, and diagonal movement.

With 360 degree maneuverability without turning or swiveling wheels, food plants are able to achieve better directional control and tracking, precise positioning - without swivel offset correction. There are obvious safety benefits including reduced injuries, lower workers' compensation claims, because there is no resistance due to misaligned swivel castors.

McKinnon talked at the MODEX material handling event about the importance of load stability - a static center of load relative to wheel base as well as load distribution - the ability to use multiple wheels without swivel offset resistance. Interestingly these wheels are remarkably robust because the combined wheel frame and roller axles provide a web like structure with over-molded rollers and because they are manufactured from engineering grade polymers, they are rust free - full polymer construction means no steel pins.

The threats to safety and quality in food businesses are more serious than any other. In the effort to utilize ISO 22000 standards, lean manufacturing methodologies, and kaizen event feedback, continued process improvement might well start by congratulating those firms that have had the insight to re-invent the wheel.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2012 -- While retail storefront employee occasionally use hand trucks to move merchandise in the backroom or on the sales floor, these hand trucks are not used frequently and employees do not consider the hand trucks to be a primary tool in their work.

Thomas R. Cutler, leading manufacturing journalist, recently authored a feature about the role of logistics and hand truck efficiency in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. According to Cutler, the North American distribution and logistics industry is valued at more than $300 billion and will experience even more growth in 2012. The value chain for the production, distribution, and sale of food, beverage and other merchandise indicate that production and warehouse facilities still handle products in bulk on pallets; pallets are moved using forklifts and pallet jacks.

Small format delivery handles delivery from manufacturers or warehouses to the point of sale. This segment includes the largest customer base within the distribution industry and provides the best fit for companies such as Kraft, Nestle, and Frito-Lay. The cold storage, beer, wine and spirits and other beverage distributors all purchase commercial grade hand trucks.

Current research indicates that customers in these delivery segments have pain points that are not sufficiently addressed by the hand trucks currently used at the distribution center, warehouse, and delivery sites in the supply chain.

Stackable Merchandise Drive Material Handling Automation Requirements
Productivity and process improvements of the delivery component are driving most supply chain and automation changes across all business industries. Delivery is a vital step in the value chain is vital because the merchandise is handled in a packaging format that requires the use of hand trucks.

Firms offering solutions to better meet and automate delivery business requirements address stackable merchandise will see dramatic sales improvements in 2012.. A tall, heavy load magnifies the force placed on the frame, axles, wheels and bearings of the hand truck which leads to breakdowns and repairs. Of equal or greater concern is the fact that the hand truck status quo requires the hand truck operator to exert significant effort in pulling back, supporting and maneuvering the load.

David Dosier, Product Manager of Rotacaster for Magnus Mobility Systems, outlined some of the specific challenges in these types of material handling situations. Dosier said, "Uneven surfaces, long distances, and physical obstacles are real issues impacting the delivery supply chain. The amount of uneven surface area covered magnifies the impact of stress on the operators' body and on the hand truck. Uneven surfaces also eliminate the ability to use larger delivery trucks that can also fully support the load."

The typical range of distance traveled from the ramp of the truck to the delivery area of the retail storefront is 10ft to 100ft. When the distance traveled is significantly increased, such as 100 to 400 yards for mall and casino deliveries, company tends to use a different type of hand truck.

"Negotiating curbs, changing levels or thresholds, traversing doorways and lift entrances all require additional activity and exertion to ascend, turn, reverse and continually park," Dosier noted.

Bottom-line impacts in the Delivery process
Many food and beverage companies are self-insured; therefore any injury directly impacts bottom-line profits. Purchasing new technologies that reduce injuries is easier to justify. Recent data indicates that delivery drivers are a primary influencer for hand truck purchasing decisions. Dosier identified the following concerns (pain points) best addressed by Australian based Rotacaster. Pain Point Perspective Description Transportation managers recently interviewed said that they would purchase a new line or type of hand truck if the driver feedback from a hand truck product trial was sufficiently positive. In most companies, distribution centers purchase materials handling equipment directly from materials handling equipment vendors or resellers. Within larger companies, the corporate organization may have a preferred vendor from which regional distribution centers can choose. Research data indicates that equipment purchasing is not always centralized across a national company, but distributed to regional offices.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

Magnus and Rotacaster information is found at http://www.magnusinc.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Rotacaster Equals Omniwheel According to Business Excellence Magazine

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2012 -- The Rotacaster wheel combines the freedom of 360 degree movement with the stability of a fixed mounting, achieved through a patented design and monolithic, web-like construction which uses rollers rather than a swivel mount. Sold throughout Australia and exported around the world, the Rotacaster is used as a floor wheel, a conveyor wheel and in applications such as hand carts and trolleys, material handling equipment, robotics, mobile furniture, pipe rollers and as an alternative to ball transfer units.

Thomas R. Cutler, leading manufacturing journalist, authored a feature article for the current issue of Business Excellence magazine that describes the advantages of the omniwheel, the revolutionary alternative to the swivel caster, and heralds the entry of Rotacaster into the next dictionary.

For a century the basic caster wheel has changed little and no company or brand has claimed the caster nomenclature, until now. The omniwheel is the generic name; Rotacaster is the brand.

360 degree maneuverability without turning or swiveling wheels is a clear differentiation. Looking more closely at this innovative product, data among users revealed better directional control and tracking, precise positioning - without swivel offset correction, and no resistance due to misaligned swivel castors. Rotacasters require minimal wheel space or /housing requirements and simple mounting allows the ability to choose from forks, cups, channels and rails or stack together on an axle to form a roller wheel.

A shopping cart with a dysfunctional wheel helps everyone to understand the limitations of a swivel caster, which typically must include a small amount of offset distance between the center axis of the vertical shaft and the center axis of the caster wheel. If there is no offset, the wheel will not rotate if not facing the correct direction, either preventing motion or dragging across the ground. Take that same scenario to the industrial and material handling sectors and the exponential growth for the industry standard omniwheel becomes obvious.

Rotacaster is both a game-changer and a name-changer.
An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

Magnus and Rotacaster information is found at http:/www.magnusinc.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Thomas R Cutler Manufacturing Journalist Looks at Rotacaster for IFSQN

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/29/2012 -- Thomas R. Cutler, leading manufacturing journalist, recently authored a feature for the International Food Safety and Quality Network, titled, "A Whole New Wheel: Food Safety Implications." Cutler concludes emphatically there are new and different wheels that caused a careful examination of this assertion.

Peter McKinnon, Managing Director of Australian-based Rotacaster, insisted, "Omniwheels are a fantastic alternative to traditional conveyor wheels currently on the market. The Rotacaster wheel is made from a fully injected molded, web-like frame and over-molded polyurethane rollers. This means that the axles are fully encapsulated and there are no seams, joints, or inserted pins and significantly less downtime due to lost rollers and maintenance."

Replacing damaged or defective traditional rollers occupies fully ten percent of the repair time in a food processing environment. Beyond conveyance, the technology for these multi-directional wheels was developed primarily as an industrial and commercial floor wheel.

The fixed orientation of the main wheel, allow forward and reverse movement without fighting a swivel offset, while the peripheral rollers facilitate turning, rotational, lateral, and diagonal movement.

With 360 degree maneuverability without turning or swiveling wheels, food plants are able to achieve better directional control and tracking, precise positioning - without swivel offset correction. There are obvious safety benefits including reduced injuries, lower workers' compensation claims, because there is no resistance due to misaligned swivel castors.

McKinnon talked at the MODEX material handling event about the importance of load stability - a static center of load relative to wheel base as well as load distribution - the ability to use multiple wheels without swivel offset resistance. Interestingly these wheels are remarkably robust because the combined wheel frame and roller axles provide a web like structure with over-molded rollers and because they are manufactured from engineering grade polymers, they are rust free - full polymer construction means no steel pins.

The threats to safety and quality in food businesses are more serious than any other. In the effort to utilize ISO 22000 standards, lean manufacturing methodologies, and kaizen event feedback, continued process improvement might well start by congratulating those firms that have had the insight to re-invent the wheel.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Improved Ergonomics Using Rotacasters Prove Popular According to Magnus Mobility

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/27/2012 -- The ergonomic benefits of a lightweight aluminum hand truck equipped with Rotacaster self-supporting and stair climber conversions captured the attention of many corporate safety managers. An ergonomic study, available from Magnus, documenting significantly reduced muscular effort and lower back flexion was of great interest.

The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. A member of the Magline family, Magnus, a caster, wheel and gas spring distributor, has added material handling equipment to their offering. Magnus is very excited to offer the full line of Magline products.

Magliner is a great complement to the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel also distributed by Magnus. Rotacaster has unique conversion kits for Magliner hand trucks that improve ergonomics and productivity.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury. A conversion kit is available for operations that want to retrofit traditional hand trucks."

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

Magnus and Rotacaster information is found at http://www.magnusinc.com. David Dosier, the Rotacaster Product Manager for Magnus, may be reached at 800.858.7801 or pr@magnusinc.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/26/2012 -- Rotatruck Self Suporting Hand Trolley video can be viewed in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBu7QHsNCQo.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury."

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Crates Easily Moved and Demonstrated in Rotacaster Video

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2012 -- Crate Truck by Rotacaster can be viewed in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-mR9Vpn0Eg&feature=related.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury."

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2012 -- Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

20 Litre Drum Truck by Rotacaster can be viewed in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfNahKtTxmU.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury."

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Rotacaster and Magliner Hand Trucks Offer Conversion Kits to Improve Ergonomics

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. A member of the Magline family, Magnus, a caster, wheel and gas spring distributor, has added material handling equipment to their offering. Magnus is very excited to offer the full line of Magline products.

Magliner is a great complement to the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel also distributed by Magnus. Rotacaster has unique conversion kits for Magliner hand trucks that improve ergonomics and productivity.

The ergonomic benefits of a lightweight aluminum hand truck equipped with Rotacaster self-supporting and stair climber conversions captured the attention of many corporate safety managers. An ergonomic study, available from Magnus, documenting significantly reduced muscular effort and lower back flexion was of great interest.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury. A conversion kit is available for operations that want to retrofit traditional hand trucks."

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Best in Class Ergonomic Rotacaster Rotatruck Available from Magnus Mobility

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- Rotacaster Wheel Ltd.'s innovative multi-directional wheel generates a quantum leap in handtruck innovation. Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and Magnus Mobility will share important data including the unique and significant ergonomic and productivity improvements in these handtrucks, featuring the safety award-winning Rotatruck. Seeing is believing; the following link shows the Rotacaster Rotatruck in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ehrjEF3l8
All handtrucks promise safety, including Rotacaster. Safety concerns are critical, however they offer delayed gratification. Only Rotacaster offers immediate gratification because only Rotacaster can promise immediate productivity gains and rapid ROI.
Productivity is Quantified at Rotacaster:

- 59% less muscular effort required for load pull-back
- 41% faster getting over a curb
- 62% less muscular effort transporting a load
- 32% less back flexion pulling back the load

Manufactured from engineering polymers, the Rotacaster's injection-molded, weblike structure and over-molded rollers, ensure a durable and robust wheel with no pins, inserts or seams, making it ideal for tough environments. The fixed orientation of the wheel facilitates both simple and stable mounting alternatives that improve load stability and are less prone to impact damage.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

The benefits of Rotacaster are also significant including 360 degree movement and rotation, greater load stability, and easier directional control and tracking. Rotacaster allows for greater control on inclines via primary axis tracking as well as precision placement - no offset movement. Users of Rotacaster enjoy minimal space or housing requirements and non-marking polyurethane rollers. Unlike many standard caster wheel products, Rotacaster provides a compact, robust, corrosion-resistant full polymer solution with extraordinary functionality.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Video Comparison of Rotatruck Self Suporting Hand Trolley Versus Tradition Hand Truck

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2012 -- Rotatruck Self Suporting Hand Trolley video shows the difference from a traditional hand truck at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBu7QHsNCQo.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury."

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

Magnus and Rotacaster information is found at http://www.magnusinc.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Rotacaster Video Shows 20 Liter Drum Truck in Action

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/19/2012 -- Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

20 Litre Drum Truck by Rotacaster can be viewed in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfNahKtTxmU.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury."

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/19/2012 -- Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

Crate Truck by Rotacaster can be viewed in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-mR9Vpn0Eg&feature=related. According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury."

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount. Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

Magnus Mobility Systems/Rotacaster
http://www.magnusinc.com
David Dosier, Magnus/Rotacaster Product Manager
pr@magnusinc.com
800.858.7801

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Rotacaster Conversion Kits from Magnus Mobility Best for Magliner Hand Trucks

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/14/2012 -- The ergonomic benefits of a lightweight aluminum hand truck equipped with Rotacaster self-supporting and stair climber conversions captured the attention of many corporate safety managers. An ergonomic study, available from Magnus, documenting significantly reduced muscular effort and lower back flexion was of great interest.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. A member of the Magline family, Magnus, a caster, wheel and gas spring distributor, has added material handling equipment to their offering. Magnus is very excited to offer the full line of Magline products.

Magliner is a great complement to the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel also distributed by Magnus. Rotacaster has unique conversion kits for Magliner hand trucks that improve ergonomics and productivity.

The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury. A conversion kit is available for operations that want to retrofit traditional hand trucks."

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Rotacaster Omniwheels Material Handling and Beyond

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2012 -- An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories.

Xander is the author of Bot Bench. An infrastructure architect by day, and robotics enthusiast by night, Xander builds and programs robots and sensors. He is also one of the founders of the Mindboards forums. As a member of the LEGO MCP, he helps spread the word about the LEGO Mindstorms robotics platform.

In a recent blog post Xander noted: "Omni all the wheels! That was my first thought when I received these new Rotacaster 125mm omniwheels.

They're fantastic looking and HUGE, about 3 times the diameter of the 43mm ones that are being sold now. They have some pretty impressive stats; they can handle a load of more than 100 kilos each!" A link to the video of a large test platform may be found at: http://botbench.com/blog/2012/02/14/rotacaster-125mm-omniwheels/.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, this innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury. A conversion kit is available for operations that want to retrofit traditional hand trucks.

Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Seeing is Believing Regarding Rotacaster Rotatruck Proves Magnus Mobility

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2012 -- Seeing is believing…the following link shows the Rotacaster Rotatruck in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ehrjEF3l8

All handtrucks promise safety, including Rotacaster. Safety concerns are critical, however they offer delayed gratification. Only Rotacaster offers immediate gratification because only Rotacaster can promise immediate productivity gains and rapid ROI.

Rotacaster Wheel Ltd.'s innovative multi-directional wheel generates a quantum leap in handtruck innovation. Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and Magnus Mobility will share important data including the unique and significant ergonomic and productivity improvements in these handtrucks, featuring the safety award-winning Rotatruck.

Productivity is Quantified at Rotacaster:
- 59% less muscular effort required for load pull-back
- 41% faster getting over a curb
- 62% less muscular effort transporting a load
- 32% less back flexion pulling back the load

Manufactured from engineering polymers, the Rotacaster's injection-molded, weblike structure and over-molded rollers, ensure a durable and robust wheel with no pins, inserts or seams, making it ideal for tough environments. The fixed orientation of the wheel facilitates both simple and stable mounting alternatives that improve load stability and are less prone to impact damage.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

The benefits of Rotacaster are also significant including 360 degree movement and rotation, greater load stability, and easier directional control and tracking. Rotacaster allows for greater control on inclines via primary axis tracking as well as precision placement - no offset movement. Users of Rotacaster enjoy minimal space or housing requirements and non-marking polyurethane rollers. Unlike many standard caster wheel products, Rotacaster provides a compact, robust, corrosion-resistant full polymer solution with extraordinary functionality.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Magliner Hand Trucks Available with Rotacaster Conversion Kits from Magnus Mobility

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/07/2012 -- Magliner is a great complement to the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel also distributed by Magnus. Rotacaster has unique conversion kits for Magliner hand trucks that improve ergonomics and productivity.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier. A member of the Magline family, Magnus, a caster, wheel and gas spring distributor, has added material handling equipment to their offering. Magnus is very excited to offer the full line of Magline products.

The ergonomic benefits of a lightweight aluminum hand truck equipped with Rotacaster self-supporting and stair climber conversions captured the attention of many corporate safety managers. An ergonomic study, available from Magnus, documenting significantly reduced muscular effort and lower back flexion was of great interest. However the combination of light-weight, easy to use and safe Magliners stole the show.

The most important message communicated by safety managers is the concern and need for workplace ergonomic improvements whenever and wherever possible. Especially when workers compensation, lost work days and insurance premiums can be reduced while improving productivity.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, "This innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury. A conversion kit is available for operations that want to retrofit traditional hand trucks."

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Rotacaster Omniwheels Expands Beyond Rotatruck

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/06/2012 -- In a recent blog post Xander noted: "Omni all the wheels! That was my first thought when I received these new Rotacaster 125mm omniwheels. They're fantastic looking and HUGE, about 3 times the diameter of the 43mm ones that are being sold now. They have some pretty impressive stats; they can handle a load of more than 100 kilos each!" A link to the video of a large test platform may be found at: http://botbench.com/blog/2012/02/14/rotacaster-125mm-omniwheels/.

Xander is the author of Bot Bench. An infrastructure architect by day, and robotics enthusiast by night, Xander builds and programs robots and sensors. He is also one of the founders of the Mindboards forums. As a member of the LEGO MCP, he helps spread the word about the LEGO Mindstorms robotics platform.

According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, this innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury. A conversion kit is available for operations that want to retrofit traditional hand trucks.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Modern Materials Handling Looks at Rotatruck by Rotacaster

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/06/2012 -- Since 1946, Modern Materials Handling has provided the most comprehensive coverage of productivity solutions for materials handling professionals in distribution, warehousing and manufacturing. In total, Modern Materials Handling reaches the largest and most highly qualified audience of executives, distribution center professionals and engineers involved in buying/specifying materials handling equipment and services. The publication delivers an estimated audience of over 126,000 individuals through their web site, email newsletters, printed magazines, online webcasts/conferences and market-defining research.

Rotacaster makes manual movement of loads safer, faster and easier according to Lorie King Rogers, Associate Editor at Modern Materials Handling. Rogers noted during MODEX 2012 Rotacaster Wheel (Booth 3520) welcomed attendees to a hands-on demonstration as it introduced its new, self-supporting hand truck: the Rotatruck. David Dosier, Rotacaster product manager, displayed the four-wheel, self-supporting Rotatruck as well as the all-terrain model.

The audience includes buyers/specifiers of equipment for distribution centers, warehousing and manufacturing plants including lift trucks, conveyors, storage equipment, racks/shelves, packaging/labeling equipment, dock equipment work positioners and automatic data capture/RFID equipment. The magazine of 81,000 subscribers represents the largest and most qualified audience of materials handling buyers in the marketplace as documented on the current BPA Statement.

Rogers noted, "Designed with a multi-directional wheel known as the Rotacaster, the four-wheel hand truck rotates easily in small spaces and can actually move loads sideways. According to Peter McKinnon, managing director for Rotacaster, this innovative design can overcome issues associated with trying to move and handle materials. Also available in an outdoor, all-terrain model, it reduces the effort of manual handling and repetitive movement that can lead to workplace injury. A conversion kit is available for operations that want to retrofit traditional hand trucks."

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/01/2012 -- Peter McKinnon, General Manager of Rotacaster, talked about how the Rotacaster handtruck offered instant gratification. Seeing is believing; the following link shows the Rotacaster Rotatruck in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ehrjEF3l8

All handtrucks promise safety, including Rotacaster. Safety concerns are critical, however they offer delayed gratification. Only Rotacaster offers immediate gratification because only Rotacaster can promise immediate productivity gains and rapid ROI.

Rotacaster Wheel Ltd.'s innovative multi-directional wheel generates a quantum leap in handtruck innovation. Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and Magnus Mobility will share important data including the unique and significant ergonomic and productivity improvements in these handtrucks, featuring the safety award-winning Rotatruck.

Productivity is Quantified at Rotacaster:
- 59% less muscular effort required for load pull-back
- 41% faster getting over a curb
- 62% less muscular effort transporting a load
- 32% less back flexion pulling back the load

Manufactured from engineering polymers, the Rotacaster's injection-molded, weblike structure and over-molded rollers, ensure a durable and robust wheel with no pins, inserts or seams, making it ideal for tough environments. The fixed orientation of the wheel facilitates both simple and stable mounting alternatives that improve load stability and are less prone to impact damage.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount.

Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

The benefits of Rotacaster are also significant including 360 degree movement and rotation, greater load stability, and easier directional control and tracking. Rotacaster allows for greater control on inclines via primary axis tracking as well as precision placement - no offset movement. Users of Rotacaster enjoy minimal space or housing requirements and non-marking polyurethane rollers. Unlike many standard caster wheel products, Rotacaster provides a compact, robust, corrosion-resistant full polymer solution with extraordinary functionality.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Orange, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/29/2012 -- Peter McKinnon, General Manager of Rotacaster, talked about how the Rotacaster handtruck offered instant gratification at MODEX. All handtrucks promise safety, including Rotacaster. Safety concerns are critical, however they offer delayed gratification. Only Rotacaster offers immediate gratification because only Rotacaster can promise immediate productivity gains and rapid ROI.

Rotacaster Wheel Ltd.'s innovative multi-directional wheel generates a quantum leap in handtruck innovation. Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and Magnus Mobility will share important data including the unique and significant ergonomic and productivity improvements in these handtrucks, featuring the safety award-winning Rotatruck.

Productivity is Quantified at Rotacaster:
- 59% less muscular effort required for load pull-back
- 41% faster getting over a curb
- 62% less muscular effort transporting a load
- 32% less back flexion pulling back the load

Peter McKinnon, Managing Director of Rotacaster Wheel Ltd., and David Dosier, Rotacaster Product Manager with Magnus Mobility will share why this handtruck is best-in-class and offers the most rapid return-on-investment worldwide along with extraordinary safety benefits.

Manufactured from engineering polymers, the Rotacaster's injection-molded, weblike structure and over-molded rollers, ensure a durable and robust wheel with no pins, inserts or seams, making it ideal for tough environments. The fixed orientation of the wheel facilitates both simple and stable mounting alternatives that improve load stability and are less prone to impact damage.

In an effort to improve worker safety, Rotacaster announced there is 59% Less Pull Back Effort with the Rotacaster Hand Truck. Rotacaster Wheel Limited is an Australian company with a focus on innovative product design. Rotacaster is a patented multi-directional wheel quickly becoming the alternative to the swivel caster. The Rotacaster is a sturdy, robust wheel, adaptable to a vast array of applications and it overcomes many of the limitations associated with the traditional swivel caster wheel.

Rotacaster, while fixed in a primary orientation, facilitates movement in any direction without the need of a traditional swivel mount. Omni-wheels have been used in conveyor and light-duty robotics applications for years, yet the Rotacaster multi-directional wheel is engineered to provide additional robustness, durability, and ride quality necessary as an industrial floor wheel.

Applications for the Rotacaster range from material handling equipment (hand trucks, trolleys, dollies, carts, skates) to shopping carts and luggage; from conveyor transfers, pipe rollers, and other inverted applications to robotics and patient lifts in medical settings.

The benefits of Rotacaster are also significant including 360 degree movement and rotation, greater load stability, and easier directional control and tracking. Rotacaster allows for greater control on inclines via primary axis tracking as well as precision placement - no offset movement. Users of Rotacaster enjoy minimal space or housing requirements and non-marking polyurethane rollers. Unlike many standard caster wheel products, Rotacaster provides a compact, robust, corrosion-resistant full polymer solution with extraordinary functionality. Each wheel acts independently and is not limited to a four point wheel configuration; allowing for numerous combinations to achieve load sharing and required maneuverability.

An exclusive arrangement has been formed between Rotacaster Wheel Limited and Magnus Mobility Systems Inc. Magnus is the leading, worldwide provider of motion control solutions including casters and wheels, gas springs, levelers, bearings, and accessories. Magnus combines the best of single-source convenience with the benefits of a global network. Strategic distribution and service centers enable Magnus to provide timely delivery of Rotacaster products.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm