Who likes squeaky shopping carts?

 

No one... ever.

Nothing is more annoying to your customers 

- and damaging to your floors -

than squeaky shopping carts.

What causes the squeaking?

If the caster is not aligned correctly it will cause wobbling, and over time, squeaking. 

It might be the age of the casters - shopping cart wheels have an average life span of 2 years - improper installation, or usage of the caster at high speeds.

So how do I fix this?

Regularly clean your carts. Remove large debris by hand, then wash with hot water. Power washers are recommended. This also helps reduce rusting and prolongs the life of your carts. After cleaning inspect your carts and repair minor problems like a damaged bumper or a loose handle.

If your casters are still squeaky after you wash them, lubricate them.

If your casters are rusty or broken beyond repair, replace the wheels. Shopping cart wheels and casters have an average lifespan of two years.

Generic Parts offers a wide range of quality casters. Here is a guide on how to measure your wheels to make sure you order the correct replacements:

Our knowledgeable Customer Service Team is always ready to assist you with your order or answer any technical questions. 

Here is more information on our selection of Casters.

Ask for our Caster Replacement Kit - enough parts for 6 shopping carts!

For questions or to place orders: 800-331-0839 or email csinfo@genericparts.com

Squeak.. squeak... wobble... nothing turns off holiday cheer faster

Nothing is more annoying to your customers 

- and detrimental to your floors -

than squeaky shopping carts.

What causes the squeaking and wobbling?

If the caster is not aligned correctly it will cause wobbling, and over time, squeaking. 

It might be the casters age - shopping cart wheels have an average life span of 2 years - improper installation, or usage of the caster at high speeds.

So how do I fix this?

Regularly clean your carts. Remove large debris by hand, then wash with hot water. Power washers are recommended. This also helps reduce rusting and prolongs the life of your carts. After cleaning inspect your carts and repair minor problems like a damaged bumper or a loose handle.

If your casters are still squeaky after you wash them, lubricate them.

If your casters are rusty or broken beyond repair, replace the wheels. Shopping cart wheels and casters have an average lifespan of two years.

Generic Parts offers a wide range of quality casters. Here is a guide on how to measure your wheels to make sure you order the correct replacements:

Our knowledgeable Customer Service Team is always ready to assist you with your order or answer any technical questions. 

Here is more information on our selection of Casters.

Ask for our Caster Replacement Kit - enough parts for 6 shopping carts!

For questions or to place orders: 800-331-0839 or email csinfo@genericparts.com

THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING

Get your jacks ready for the busy season with this checklist

Here are five important items for your checklist to make sure your warehouse is prepared.

1. Check your warehouse floors and outdoor loading areas to make sure the workplace is clean and clear of any obstacles. Make sure that debris and spills are cleaned and swept up so that your operating environment is safe for your equipment to operate in. Debris and spills can ruin or shorten the life of your wheels or get in the way of your loads. 

2. Inspect the wheels on your pallet jacks and forklifts regularly to make sure that they are rolling easily and that there are no flat spots or delamination. Over time, the poly or rubber on your wheels can crack or wear unevenly resulting in unstable and unsafe loads. This can cause additional stress on your machine and on your workers' hands and arms due to vibration and rolling instability. We offer convenient wheel kits for manual pallet jacks and electric lift trucks. 

3. Have you looked at the forks lately?  Make sure there are no cracks or damage as the forks bear the brunt of the load. Using a damaged jack can cause a load to shift and fall and may damage products or cause injuries to your workers.

4. Check the hydraulic pump for leaks and make sure that it is operating properly. Does it pump up and hold your load? Does it lower safely? 

5. Test the handles, levers, controls, and horn where applicable, so that you are confident everything is working properly before you add a heavy load. 

Check our website for replacement parts you need, and contact us for any technical support.

Here is a list of instructional videos of the most common pallet jack repairs:

How to bleed the hydraulic unit

How to remove corroded or rusty load wheel axles

How to replace load wheels

How to replace steer wheels

and more  How To Instructional Videos

Crown WP2000 Electric Walkie Pallet Truck

For your Crown WP2000 series pallet truck we have polyurethane load wheel kits, caster assemblies, drive motors, controllers, switches, drive tires & other replacement parts.

To minimize downtime we have same day shipping for orders placed by 6pm EST !

Part # GWK-WP2000-LW

Prepackaged load wheel kit

Part # CR 805888-010

Poly caster wheel assembly

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