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In modern medical institutions and long-term care facilities,
the "mobility efficiency" and "stability and safety" of medical equipment directly
affect the daily workflow of healthcare professionals and, more importantly, patient safety.
As a dedicated manufacturer in Taiwan specializing in medical mobility solutions,
the medical-grade caster series developed by HAION Caster has become the premier choice
for major medical equipment brands, thanks to its precision bearings and
exceptional quality compliant with international EN12531/EN12530 testing standards.
This article will provide an in-depth look at HAION Caster's core medical caster series and
explore how they are applied to five essential medical care products.
1. Hospital Beds
    ◆Recommended Caster: HAION Caster H399A & H396 Central Locking Series
    ◆Core Application Needs: Frequent mobility and single-point operation.
A.Product Design & Specifications
   ◆H399A & H396 Series: Features a central-locking single-wheel design with a high-end,
      streamlined appearance and excellent dustproof encapsulation.
B.Clinical Practical Application
Since hospital beds carry patients, HAION Caster's central locking brake system serves
as a standard configuration for hospital beds.
    ◆H399A & H396 Series casters actuate seamlessly with the bed's hexagonal connecting rod.
       Healthcare providers simply step on a single pedal on either side of the bed
       to simultaneously switch between three states: "Total Lock," "Directional Lock,"
       and "Free Swivel."The fully enclosed dustproof housing effectively prevents ward hair and
       lint from tangling in the wheel axle.
2. Emergency Stretchers
    ◆Recommended Caster: H491 Central Locking Series
    ◆Core Application Needs: High-speed progression, agile obstacle crossing,
       and effortless pushing.
A.Product Design & Specifications
    ◆H491 Series: Explicitly engineered by HAION Caster for emergency stretchers.
       Utilizing an 8-inch large wheel diameter paired with a crowned tire profile and
       a painted metal fork, it reduces starting resistance by 20%~30%
       and lowers steering torque.
B.Clinical Practical Application
The corridor between the emergency room and the operating room demands
split-second swiftness. Under high-speed transport, emergency stretchers must overcome
bumpy terrains such as floor joints and elevator thresholds.
    ◆H491 Series features an optimized obstacle-crossing angle,
       enabling it to smoothly roll over elevator thresholds and floor gaps.
       It effectively absorbs low-frequency vibrations caused by uneven surfaces,
       preventing medical instrument displacement or IV pole shaking,
       thereby safeguarding patients during transit.
3. IV Poles
    ◆Recommended Caster: H322 & H35 Threaded Stem Series
    ◆Core Application Needs: Lightweight agility and a low center of gravity to prevent tipping.
A.Product Design & Specifications
    ◆H322 Threaded Stem Series: A lightweight, compact swivel caster equipped with
       a threaded stem mounting method. It offers simple, secure installation
       and maintains a fluid, ultra-low resistance rolling feel.
    ◆H35 Threaded Stem Series: Features a metal fork paired with steel ball bearings,
       offering an option for stainless steel material.
B.Clinical Practical Application
IV poles are usually pushed by patients themselves or pulled casually by nursing staff,
mostly within patient rooms; therefore, "silent operation" is the primary requirement.
   ◆HAION Caster recommends pairing these with the 3-inch smallest
      H322 and H35 threaded stem casters, whose compact and
      lightweight nature ensures effortless equipment mobility. As the premier recommendation,
      the H322 series is integrated with precision bearings within the wheels to
      achieve ultra-smooth, completely noiseless rolling.Additionally, its tire features
      an exclusive crowned design that drastically reduces ground friction.
4. Medical Carts
    ◆Recommended Caster: H76 Series & H66 Individual Brake Series
A.Product Design & Specifications
    ◆H76 & H66 Series: Both are high-performance total-lock individual brake casters.
       The H76 Series features a high-strength plastic fork, equipped
       with a user-friendly "dual-pedal design."Conversely, the H66 Series utilizes
       a classic curved brake pedal, renowned for its wear resistance and structural stability.
B.Clinical Practical Application
Whether it is a mobile nursing cart or a medication cart,
equipment must pivot frequently in confined spaces.
Both HAION Caster series are equipped with precision bearings that
precisely lock both vertical rotation and horizontal rolling once the brake is engaged.
5. Homecare Beds
    ◆Recommended Caster: H282 Central Locking Series
A.Product Design & Specifications
   ◆H282 Series: Specifically designed for homecare and nursing home beds.
      It highlights a compact, low-center-of-gravity design,
      featuring a cost-effective metal fork structure.
B.Clinical Practical Application
   ◆H282 Series effectively lowers the overall bed height through its
     compact 2-inch and 3-inch low-profile designs.
     The sturdy metal fork combined with the twin-wheel structure
     distributes the bed's weight more efficiently.
     Its central locking linkage design allows family members or caregivers
     to easily lock all wheels simultaneously with one step,
     ensuring highly intuitive and safe operation.
6. Technical Knowledge & FAQ
    Q1: Why do emergency stretchers utilize the H491 Series 8-inch wheels
    instead of space-saving smaller wheels?
           A: Emergency stretchers typically carry patients, oxygen cylinders,
          and monitoring equipment. HAION Caster's 8-inch large wheel diameter
          provides superior rolling efficiency. This ensures that the stretcher never gets stuck or stumbles
          during high-speed transport, which is critical for saving time during golden hour rescues.
    Q2: What is the difference between HAION Caster's central locking system
    and an individual brake system?
           A: Central Locking System
                ◆Features: Connects all casters via a hexagonal linkage rod.
                ◆Operation: Caregivers can switch all casters simultaneously between total lock,
                  directional lock, and free swivel with a single foot pedal from
                  any side of the bed or stretcher.
               Individual Brake System
                ◆Features: Each caster is an independent unit without internal linkages.
                ◆Operation: It is a multi-point operation where caregivers must
                  walk to individual casters to engage or release each brake pedal.
                  When engaged, it simultaneously locks both wheel rolling and swivel rotation.
    Q3: What do the international standards "EN 12531" and "EN 12530"
    mean when choosing HAION Caster products?
            A: These are the stringent European testing specifications for functional casters:
                 ◆EN12531targets hospital beds and care bed casters,
                   imposing strict requirements on travel stability and
                   brake durability under heavy loads.
                 ◆EN12530targets equipment like medical carts that stop and start frequently,
                   focusing on testing tire tread wear rates and
                   the fatigue strength of the swivel tracks.
    Q4: From an ergonomic perspective, how do medical casters achieve effortless pushing?
          A: HAION Caster medical wheels are integrated with high-quality precision bearings
         that lower the initial starting thrust and maintain smooth rolling momentum during transit.
         Combined with our bind-free swivel structures,
         medical personnel can initiate movement and steer heavy equipment smoothly,
         effectively reducing physical strain during long-distance pushing.