When it comes to medical equipment manufacturing, “stability” isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. The safety of patients, the performance of caregivers, and the trust placed in hospitals and clinics all rely on equipment that stays steady, reliable, and durable.

For medical carts, diagnostic stands, and mobile treatment units, the base is everything. It must hold weight, resist vibration, withstand repeated sterilization, and stay true even under constant movement.

This is why medical equipment OEMs across the U.S. turn to Meloon Foundries — a trusted, American-made supplier of precision aluminum and copper sand castings with over 85 years of experience.

A Heritage of Reliability in Precision Castings

Since its founding, Meloon Foundries has specialized in producing high-quality sand cast parts for industries where performance and reliability cannot be compromised — including medical, defense, and transportation.

With more than 40 available alloys, capabilities in both green-sand and no-bake molding, and in-house machining, finishing, and heat treating, Meloon provides a true end-to-end solution. This means faster lead times, tighter process control, and consistent quality — all critical for medical equipment manufacturers who cannot afford delays or failures.

When a manufacturer needs a medical cart base casting that won’t warp, crack, or degrade under stress, Meloon delivers a solution built on decades of metallurgical expertise and customer trust.

Why Precision Casting Is the Foundation of Medical Equipment Stability

A small defect in a casting can mean big problems for equipment performance. Variations in thickness, flatness, or alloy composition can result in vibration, instability, or premature wear — all unacceptable in a medical setting.

Meloon Foundries ensures precision by offering:

• Design & pattern consultation – helping engineers optimize castings for strength and cost efficiency.
• Large flask capacity – up to 93″ × 93″ and castings up to ~1,000 lbs for stable, load-bearing parts.
• Comprehensive finishing & quality control – including heat treatment, machining, and inspection to ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

The result? A base casting that is rigid, durable, and able to support mounted medical equipment, electronics, and wheels without compromising patient safety.

Stability Beyond the Metal: On-Time Delivery and Dependable Supply

For medical OEMs, stability isn’t only about the part — it’s also about supply chain confidence.

Meloon Foundries is proud to be a domestic foundry, helping customers mitigate the risks of overseas sourcing, tariffs, and long lead times. Whether you need low-volume prototypes or high-volume production runs, Meloon’s processes are designed to deliver castings on time, on spec, and on budget.

This consistency keeps medical equipment assembly lines running smoothly and prevents costly downtime.

Why Medical Cart Bases Matter

A medical cart base is not just a piece of metal — it’s the anchor for everything that follows. It must:

• Resist bending or tipping, even when loaded or bumped.
• Stay level and rigid to maintain equipment calibration.
• Withstand harsh hospital cleaning chemicals and repeated sterilization.
• Hold mounting points and caster connections securely over years of use.

Meloon’s precision aluminum and copper castings are engineered to meet these demands, providing the predictability and performance medical manufacturers require.

The Human Side of Manufacturing

Behind every casting is a team of skilled engineers, metallurgists, pattern makers, and production specialists who understand the critical role their work plays in healthcare.

Meloon’s commitment includes:

• Early involvement in design to prevent costly rework.
• Prototype support to validate performance before full production.
• Transparent communication so customers can make informed trade-offs between cost, strength, and lead time.

Choosing Meloon Foundries: Stability as Standard

For medical equipment manufacturers, the question is simple: Can you trust your supplier to deliver the same quality, every time?

With over 85 years of experience, a proven track record in precision aluminum and copper castings, and a customer-first approach, Meloon Foundries is more than a casting supplier — it is a partner in delivering safe, reliable medical equipment.

When stability matters most, Meloon makes it standard.