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Caster City® has been supplying the highest quality plate casters, stem casters and wheels since 1977.
This include all casters and wheels: stainless, pneumatic, stem (threaded stem and expanding rubber stem ), swivel, rigid, locking, total locking, replacement, chair and furniture casters. Caster wheels include phenolic, rubber, polyurethane, polyolefin, steel, v-groove.
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Plate casters are one of the most reliable and versatile caster types used in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings. At CasterCity.com, our plate casters feature a flat metal mounting plate with pre-drilled holes that allow for secure attachment to a wide range of equipment and furniture. Our extensive selection of plate casters includes a variety of wheel materials, load capacities, and sizes to meet your exact requirements. From light-duty plate casters for office furniture to heavy duty industrial plate casters built for demanding environments, our casters are designed to deliver quality and performance. Whether you’re outfitting carts, machinery, or mobile workstations, our plate casters provide the exact support and smooth mobility your operation needs. We try and give you all the information you need but if you cannot find something that will work, call us at 800-501-3808 and our expert staff will help you with your caster purchase.
Stem Casters are a type of caster wheel that mounts to equipment using a stem rather than a mounting plate and makes them ideal for applications with limited mounting space available. They come in various stem types including threaded, grip ring, expanding rubber, and metal (square/round). Each stem module type is designed to fit different tubing or frame structures and allow for smooth mobility. Stem Casters are most commonly used on carts, furniture, and medical equipment. We offer stem casters with load capacities as small as 250 lbs and as strong as 1,500 lbs, with many pedal and foot brake options available.
We have a stem caster for any need and if you cannot find the right caster, please contact us directly (Call: 800-501-3808 / Email: sales@castercity.com) and we can help you find the perfect stem and caster for your application.
We offer a wide range of caster wheels designed for various use applications, including light-duty furniture, industrial machinery, and medical equipment and more to suit your unique or different mobility needs.
Total locking brakes are a popular choice when safety and stability. We offer brakes on both stem and plate casters. These brakes are designed to lock both the wheel and the swivel at the same time, so once they’re engaged, the caster won’t roll, pivot, or move.
Total locks are widely used in a variety of settings such as warehouses, medical facilities, food service environments, and even heavy duty industrial settings. They’re the perfect caster for mobile equipment that needs to be rolled into place and then stay firmly in position carts, racks, prep tables, or mobile workstations.
If you’re not sure what kind of brake or caster setup works best for your home or business needs, our Caster City sales team is here to help. With decades of experience, we’ll guide you to the right solution for your application and make sure you get exactly what you need for the job.
Stainless steel casters, offered in both plate and stem mounting styles, are built for use in wet, corrosive, or high-temperature environments where durability and cleanliness are critical. These casters are available in both 304 and 316 stainless steel—the former offering strong corrosion resistance for general industrial and food service use, and the latter providing superior protection against harsh chemicals and saltwater, making it ideal for marine and pharmaceutical applications. Designed to handle temperatures up to 450°F when paired with high-temp wheels and raceway seals, these casters perform reliably in extreme heat such as in autoclaves or commercial ovens.
Caster City’s stainless steel casters are built with longevity and performance in mind. Each unit includes a grease fitting in the swivel bearing for easy maintenance, protective seals, and a dust cover to guard internal components from contaminants. Whether you choose 304 for its broad utility or 316 for its maximum corrosion resistance, these casters ensure smooth, low-maintenance mobility in the most demanding conditions.
These industrial pneumatic casters feature air filled pneumatic wheels. These industrial casters are designed for low speed manually moved applications only. Air filled pneumatic wheels provide a cushioned ride, shock absorption and quiet operation. Pneumatic casters are ideally suited for moving fragile or delicate cargo where caster overall height is not critical. Casters with pneumatic wheels are usually the best choice for use outdoors over rough surfaces ( i.e. gravel ) or on grass. The wide footprint on 8″ or larger pneumatic wheels provides stability on gravel and does not sink into lawns.
Pneumatic casters and pneumatic wheels are also popular for indoor use in places such as hospitals, scientific and electronic laboratories, hotels, department stores and TV or movie studios.
Pneumatic wheels with black tires do not mark the floor as long as the wheel is allowed to roll. Changing directions without allowing a swivel caster to turn gradually around, or dragging a black rubber wheel sideways, can mark some floors.
Caster City offers a wide range of office and furniture casters designed for smooth, quiet movement across carpet, tile, and hardwood floors. If you’re upgrading desk chairs, file cabinets, mobile workstations, or anything else your office needs our casters provide durability, ease of movement, and a professional finish that complements any office setup.
To assist you, our customers in locating the ideal caster (stem or plate) for your particular business need, our comprehensive catalog has been carefully arranged. We provide a broad range of solutions to satisfy the needs of the manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and service sectors.
We offer a wide range of products for the industrial sector, including light-duty and low-profile plate casters for machinery and equipment. Our casters are designed to withstand severe weights and precise movement, making them perfect for jacks, service equipment, and shop floors in the automotive and aerospace industries.
While our medical and laboratory casters satisfy the hygienic and silent-rolling requirements needed for hospitals, labs, and pharmaceutical facilities, those in the food and beverage industries will find alternatives designed for production lines, meat processing, and shopping carts.
Additionally, we have casters for retail and hospitality applications, including luggage carts, vending machines, and bakery racks. Durable variants designed to withstand big loads and tough terrain are supported for outdoor and agricultural applications.
Our specialty casters include dual-wheel models for enhanced stability, ergonomic solutions, vintage designs, and black e-coat finishes for more specific applications. We also provide casters for toolboxes, utility carts, hand trucks, and other material handling and storage applications.
We provide dependable mobility solutions for a variety of industries, ranging from stage and theatrical equipment to maintenance tools like mop buckets and camper supports. With targeted caster options, even specialized applications like road cases, ladders, and textile machinery are taken into consideration.
Regardless of your application, our expert sales staff, with a collective experience of over 100 years are available to assist you in locating the best caster to complete the task quickly and effectively.
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3″ Red/Gray Polyurethane on Polyolefin. Swivel Bearing Seal & Grease Fitting. Shown in photo with 5″ wheels. This Model 3 stainless steel stem caster is formed from 304 stainless stamped steel. This stainless steel stem caster uses a ⅜” diameter axle and the swivel caster raceway is held together by a ½” diameter rivet. Stainless steel stem caster’s swivel bearing is held together by two ball bearings. There is a solid cover over the swivel raceways to shield them from dirt and dust. The Stainless Steel Stem Caster Model 3 performs best if you limit the load to no more than 1000 lbs on a set of 4 Model 3 casters.
The Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel is an excellent choice for the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3, designed for light-duty institutional stainless steel caster needs in labs, hospitals, and washdown environments, supporting up to 300 lbs per wheel on smooth floors from 32°F to 180°F, with a 1.25-inch width and available in 3”, 4”, and 5” diameters, featuring non-marking, injection-molded polyurethane tires mechanically bonded to a polyolefin core in red, gray, black, or blue colors, with a Shore 60D durometer and precision sealed ball bearings for smooth rolling, ideal for sanitary settings, though not suited for shock, overloading, abuse, obstructions, rough floors, or standing loads (avoid exceeding 50% of the rated capacity for prolonged parking to prevent bonding agent damage). The stainless steel caster assembly, crafted from 304 stainless steel with a stamped steel design, includes raceway seals for high-temp usage (up to 400°F), a zerk fitting, and a dust cover to protect the double ball bearing swivel raceways, ensuring smooth movement and allowing specialized grease use, with modular stem options including grip ring stems, threaded stems, round stems, square stems, stems with cross holes (both round and square), and expanding rubber stems for versatile mounting in institutional equipment like carts or tables, offering brake options like the Total Locking Brake (TL), Top Lock Brake (TB), and Plastic Top Lock Brake (PTB), with the stainless steel assembly being NSF and ROHS compliant, providing corrosion resistance in wet environments for reliable performance in sanitary or washdown settings; note that threaded stem casters should not be used as a leveling device, and capacity ratings are based on the weight being directly on the top of the swivel bearing, not above it on the threaded stem.
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What material is the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel made from in the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3?
The Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 swivel stem caster has non-marking, injection-molded polyurethane tires mechanically bonded to a polyolefin core, available in red, gray, black, or blue colors, with a Shore 60D durometer for smooth rolling in sensitive settings.
What applications are best for the light-duty stainless steel stem caster with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels in labs and hospitals?
This light-duty stainless steel stem caster with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels is ideal for labs, hospitals, food service areas, and schools in institutional settings, where a stem mount caster moves equipment like carts or tables on smooth floors in dry or wet washdown environments, ensuring stability with its optional total lock brake.
What bearing type comes with the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster?
The Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster comes standard with precision sealed ball bearings, ensuring smooth and reliable rolling on smooth floors in institutional applications.
Can the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel stem caster roll on rough floors?
No, the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel stem caster is designed for smooth floor surfaces only—rough floors or obstructions will damage these stainless steel casters and shorten their lifespan.
Are the stainless steel stem casters with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 good for standing loads?
No, the stainless steel stem casters with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 are not ideal for standing loads—don’t exceed 50% of the rated capacity for prolonged parked applications, as the bonding agent holding the tire to its polyolefin core can be affected.
How do I protect the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3 from damage?
Protect the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 stem caster by avoiding shock, overloading, abuse, obstructions, rough floors, or rack washers, as these can impact the bonding agent between the tire and core, affecting its performance in washdown environments.
Do the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster leave marks on floors in institutional settings?
No, the non-marking polyurethane tire design of the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster is perfect for protecting floor surfaces in labs, hospitals, or other institutional settings.
Why are the stainless steel stem casters with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels good for institutional washdown applications?
The stainless steel stem casters with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels roll more easily than gray rubber on smooth floors, resist many chemicals and solvents, and provide smooth rolling, with the stainless steel assembly ensuring corrosion resistance and stability, making them a practical choice for washdown applications in institutional settings.
What’s the load capacity and temperature range for the Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster, and how do I handle high-temperature applications or prolonged parking?
The Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster supports up to 300 lbs per wheel at room temperature and operates from 32°F to 180°F; the caster can handle up to 400°F due to its raceway seals, with the TL and TB brakes being high temp compatible—don’t exceed 50% of the rated capacity for prolonged parking to avoid tire damage, and consult Caster City for extended high-temp use.
What brake options are available for the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3 with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels?
The Model SS-3 offers three stainless steel brake options: the Total Locking Brake (TL) to lock both wheel and swivel (high temp compatible), the Top Lock Brake (TB) with a metal pedal on the side (high temp compatible), and the Plastic Top Lock Brake (PTB) with a plastic pedal behind the wheel (not high temp usable due to the plastic pedal).
What stem types are available for the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3 with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels?
The Model SS-3 is compatible with grip ring stems, threaded stems, round stems, square stems, stems with cross holes (both round and square), and expanding rubber stems, providing versatile mounting options for institutional equipment like carts or tables in labs or hospitals.
Why is the optional total lock brake on the Model SS-3 stem caster with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels important for safety in hospital or lab settings?
The optional total lock brake on the Model SS-3 stem caster locks the swivel and wheel, fully immobilizing the stainless steel assembly to prevent movement of objects—like carts, tables, or lab equipment—when someone leans on them during tasks such as working, cleaning, or setup, ensuring safety in hospital or lab environments. Total locking casters are important because in cutting, welding, sawing, or similar tasks, people will lean against the worktable while doing their dangerous cut, and the total lock caster prevents anything in the caster from moving, totally immobilizing wheel and swivel rotation.
What makes the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial stem caster a trusted choice for institutional applications in wet settings?
The Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial stem caster is a trusted choice for wet institutional settings due to its 304 stainless steel construction, NSF and ROHS compliance, raceway seals for high-temp use up to 400°F, zerk fitting, and dust cover for the swivel bearing, offering corrosion resistance and durability for washdown environments like labs or hospitals.
How does the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial stem caster enhance stability for lab or hospital equipment in institutional settings?
The Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial stem caster enhances stability for lab or hospital equipment with its double ball bearing swivel for smooth rotation, raceway seals and dust cover for durability, and brake options like TL, TB, and PTB to secure equipment—like carts or tables—firmly in place during operations, ensuring safety in institutional settings.
How can I contact Caster City for more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the Model SS-3 stem caster with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels?
For more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the Model SS-3 stem caster with Polyurethane on Polyolefin Caster Wheels, contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com.
Our #1 goal is to help you find the best caster and wheels for your needs. If you need help finding the right casters, contact our team of professionals. You can also customize many of our casters with a variety of options such as swivel locks, wheel brakes and zerk fittings. We ship our products from assembly plants in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas, Nevada and Canada. Whether you’re a one-man shop or a global giant, we can provide you with: We specialize in Business to Business, however, consumer orders are gladly accepted and we can provide you with:
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