Avant Series Medical Casters - Maintenance-free and Ergonomic

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    - - Cleaner, Quieter, Smoother, and Easier to Roll – that is what defines the MedCaster product line. Developing products with both patient and operator satisfaction in mind, MedCaster remains focused on delivering quality mobility solutions for every medical application. “If it moves in a hospital, we move it.“
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    - - The Colson Group is the largest manufacturer of caster and wheel products in the world. The company has operations in 14 countries and consists of nine major global operating units. Colson Group USA is the largest operating unit of the Colson Group, and it includes some of the most renowned brands of casters and wheels in the world: Colson, Albion, Shepherd, Jarvis, MedCaster, Pemco, Faultless and Bassick. These brands have been technological leaders in caster advances for more than 350 combined years. The drive and experience of Colson Group innovators have led to some of the most trusted, highest quality and advanced mobility solutions in today’s world.
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    - - With leading manufacturing facilities located around the world, MedCaster takes a strategic approach to manufacture our products in the regions that best support the needs of our customers.
        
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Avant

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MedCaster’s newest nylon caster, Avant, embodies Smooth, Quiet, and Clean. Precision ball bearings in the swivel section provide smooth and effortless rolling. The rounded QuikStart wheel is quiet and ergonomic while sealed bearings and components will keep Avant clean and safe during any operation. Avant is now available.

Smooth, Quiet, Clean and Effortless mobility
Precision ball bearings in swivel section and wheel provide easy start/stop force and turning regardless of caster position
Quiet, ergonomic QuikStart thermoplastic elastomer wheel (70A durometer) is both floor protective and non-marking
Sealed precision ball bearings and components keep Avant clean and safe
Maintenance-free construction, reduces downtime and costs
Corrosion-resistance, and resistant to most chemicals
Integrated thread guards protect wheel from entangling debris
Total Lock Brake engages on wheel edges, maintaining a smooth ride even after brake has been engaged for an extended time
Directional Lock Brake restricts swivel rotation allowing for easy, on-demand tracking

Available tread types include QuikStart TPR.

Fastenings

Standard available fastenings include Top Plate, Hollow Kingpin, Grip Ring, Expanding Adapter, Threaded Stem, and Round or Square Stem options.

Brakes

Brake options include a Total Lock Brake, which locks both swivel and wheel rotation, and a Direction Lock Brake, which locks swivel rotation only.

Finishes

MedCaster Avant Color Sample The standard Avant comes in a Grey finish. Color square on left is presented to provide an example of actual color. Variations between color presented and product as delivered may occur. A black finish and other custom colors are available by special order; please contact factory for details and minimums.

Hospital Carts
IV Stands
Transport Systems
Computer Carts
Patient Beds
Imaging Systems
AV Carts
Kiosks

Are you looking for MedCaster Streamline (SL), Marquee (MP), or Plastic (PG) casters?

Unfortunately, these casters are no longer available, but Avant is an excellent replacement for those series.

Avant

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