Casters & Wheels

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Expected delivery: Tue, Nov 17

Casters and wheels put carts, racks, workbenches and equipment on the move. This subcategory includes swivel and rigid plate casters, stem casters, casters with wheel or total locks, and replacement wheels in rubber, polyurethane, phenolic and other materials. Facilities, shops and fabricators use them to build or repair carts, tool stands, dollies and mobile fixtures.

What to check before you order

  • Load rating. Each caster has a manufacturer load rating. Add the weight of the cart and its heaviest load, then choose casters so the set can carry it with margin, keeping in mind that floors are rarely perfectly level.
  • Wheel material. Soft rubber rolls quietly and protects finished floors. Polyurethane balances floor protection and load capacity. Phenolic and other hard wheels roll easily on smooth concrete and resist many oils.
  • Mounting. Plate casters bolt on through a top plate, so match the bolt pattern. Stem casters fit into a socket or threaded hole, so match the stem type and size.
  • Swivel, rigid and brakes. Two swivel and two rigid casters make a cart easy to steer. Brakes or swivel locks hold equipment in place.
  • Wheel diameter. Larger wheels roll more easily over cracks, thresholds and rough floors.

Look in hoists, jacks, carts and ladders for complete carts, find mounting hardware under fasteners, or browse all of Material Handling & Rigging.

Common questions

What is the difference between a wheel lock and a total lock caster?

A wheel lock stops the wheel from rolling but still lets the caster swivel. A total lock holds both the wheel and the swivel, so the cart stays put.

How do I measure a stem caster for replacement?

Note the stem type and size, such as the thread size of a threaded stem or the diameter of a grip ring stem. Also measure overall height so the new caster keeps the equipment level.

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