March 15, 2002 - Foot operated caster swivel lock quickly converts swivel casters to rigid casters for straight-line tracking. Because swivel lock is operated with foot action, user no longer has to bend over and engage hand operated pull-ring as found on previous models. When foot pedal is in the up position, swivel lock is locked into 1 of 4 positions at 90 deg intervals. When pedal is pushed down, lock is disengaged for free swiveling action.

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Release date: March 1, 2002

New Foot Operated Swivel Lock Converts Swivel Casters To Rigid Models

JONESBORO, ARKANSAS - Colson recently introduced a new foot operated caster swivel lock that quickly converts swivel casters to rigid casters for straight-line tracking.

Because the new swivel lock is operated with foot action, the user is no longer required to bend over and engage a hand operated pull-ring as is found on most models. This ergonomic advantage helps reduce worker back strain, hand soreness and increases worker efficiency.

When the foot pedal is in the "up" position, the swivel lock is locked into one of four positions at 90deg intervals. When the pedal is pushed down, the lock is disengaged for free swiveling action.

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Colson Caster Corporation
Cary Gillespie
USA
Phone: 800-643-5515 ext. 1194
FAX: 800-356-6708

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Name: Colson Caster Corp.
Address: 3700 Airport Rd.
City: Jonesboro
State: AR
ZIP: 72401
Country: USA
Phone: 800-643-5515, Ext. 1194
FAX: 800-356-6708
http://www.colsoncaster.com

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