what is a castor deck?

A Castor Deck is a versatile cargo handling system that facilitates the easy movement and positioning of heavy loads through a manual or semi-automated cargo system. This system consists of a deck equipped with heavy-duty castors, providing efficient mobility for unit load devices (ULDs), pallets or other heavy cargo items.

It is essential for operations that require the flexible movement of goods across various environments, including warehouses, loading docks, and air cargo terminals. The freight can be rotated in tight spaces so that logistics teams can push or pull the product in the direction required.

The Castor Deck Powered Drive Unit (PDU) alternative offers extra capabilities by integrating a powered drive unit that ensures automated, smooth, and controlled movement of the deck. The deck is ideal for reducing manual handling and boosting operational efficiency.

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why choose a castor deck?

The Castor Deck offers a range of advantages that make it ideal choice for a variety of industries:

  • Enhanced mobility: The deck’s castors provide effortless movement of heavy loads, reducing the need for manual handling.
  • Operational efficiency: Streamlines cargo transfers, making workflows faster and more efficient.
  • Reduced labour: With or without the powered drive, the Castor Deck significantly reduces the amount of manual labour required for moving heavy cargo.
  • Flexible design: Easily adaptable to various operational layouts, improving workflow and space utilisation
  • Durability: Built to handle demanding environments with robust materials and construction.

The Castor Deck is perfect for facilities looking to improve their cargo handling efficiency while ensuring safety and reliability.


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who should use a castor deck

The Castor Deck is perfect for businesses and industries that require precise, flexible, efficient cargo movement. It is suitable for:

  • Airports: For easy movement of ULDs, pallets and containers across terminals and loading areas.
  • Air cargo terminals: For streamlining the transfer of cargo between different storage areas and vehicles;
  • Warehouses and logistics hubs: Improving internal logistics by enabling smooth, flexible movement of goods.
  • Freight forwarders: Facilitating faster and safer handling of shipments across different surfaces and locations.

If your operations involve frequent movement of heavy cargo or ULDs, the Castor Deck is a valuable tool for enhancing efficiency and safety.


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features of a castor deck

  • Heavy-Duty Castors: Allows smooth and effortless movement of heavy loads across different surfaces.
  • Anti-Slip Top Plates: Decreases hazards for personnel walking on the deck during operations.
  • Weigh Scale Option: Load cells fitted to the supports to enable weight capture of cargo.
  • Flexible Design: Easily configured to meet specific operational needs, from standard loads to larger ULDs.
  • Durable Construction: Made from high-quality materials designed to withstand demanding environments and heavy use.
  • Additional Castor Fixings: To increase the life of equipment, additional fixing holes are provided for castors in the event damage occurs.
  • Bolted: Castor decks are fully bolted to aid every process from shipping, installation, removal, repair and service.

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Features of the Castor Deck PDU Powered Drive variation

  • PDU Powered Drive: Enables motorised movement, reducing manual effort and speeding up operations
  • PDU Drive Wheels: Fitted in the deck pneumatically raise and lower to drive cargo across the deck.
  • Adjustable design: Offers flexibility in adjusting for different sizes and types of cargo.
  • Ergonomic operation: Designed to improve safety and reduce strain on operators during use.
  • Lift-up finger stops: Finger stops can be raised to create a barrier for cargo so that it’s safely captured on the deck.
  • Custom finishes: Available in any RAL colour or galvanised to suit specific environmental conditions or operational preferences.

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what is a roller storage deck?

A Roller Storage Deck is a robust material handling solution for seamless movement and storage of ULDs or pallets. Equipped with heavy-duty rollers and lift-up finger stops, it secures cargo position and stops unwanted movement.

Unlike castor decks, the Roller Storage Deck provides a stable, reliable platform tailored specifically for environments that prioritise organised storage and space optimisation.


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why choose a roller storage deck?

Roller Storage Decks offer several key benefits.

  • Improved workflow efficiency: Facilitates quick and effortless movement of goods;
  • Space optimisation: Maximises available floor space while maintaining organised storage
  • Load stability: Enhanced stability for oversized or unconventional loads with the wide-edge option.
  • Customisability: Tailored to specific operational needs.
  • Enhanced safety: Streamlined handling reduces injury risks.

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features of a roller storage deck

  • Heavy-Duty Rollers: 60 mm diameter rollers for smooth cargo movement.
  • High Load Capacity: Supports substantial weights for durability.
  • Lift-Up Finger Stops: secures a wide range of cargo on the deck.
  • Compact Footprint: optimises storage in confined spaces.

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