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Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel FAQ

What is the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel used for?

It’s a premium light-duty stainless steel plate caster designed for sanitary and washdown applications in settings like pharmaceutical labs hospitals food processing plants and labs. With a high-quality 304 stainless steel frame and APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel this stainless steel caster ensures top-tier clean quiet operation in wet or corrosive environments.

How much weight can the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel hold?

The Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) boasts a very high-quality bracket supporting up to 350 lbs per caster depending on the wheel selected. The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel supports up to 350 lbs across all sizes (3” 4” 5”) aligning with the bracket’s premium capacity. This reflects its heavy-duty nature for a light-duty stainless swivel caster and it’s not recommended for shock overloading abuse obstructions poor floors or standing loads.

What wheel sizes are available for the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) comes in diameters of 3” 4” and 5” with a tread width of 1-¼”. Pick the size based on your load and floor type—larger diameters like 5” make it easier to roll on smooth surfaces.

What materials are used in the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) frame is crafted from premium stamped 304 stainless steel with a double ball raceway a ½” stainless steel rivet center pin and a 3/8” axle bolt with a latching nut. It features a metal cover shield and two high-temperature white raceway seals. The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel is a blue solid polyurethane wheel locked to a polyolefin core with a 65D Shore durometer eliminating bond failure due to the absence of a metal center.

How does the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel mount to equipment?

The Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) mounts via a top plate with a size of 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ bolt hole spacing of 1-3/4” x 2-7/8” to 3” and uses 5/16″ mounting bolts making it a solid fit for light equipment like carts or tables in sanitary settings.

What makes the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel on the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) special?

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel on the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) is designed for cleanroom and washdown applications with its non-marking quiet rolling blue polyurethane tread. It’s great for sanitary settings like pharmaceutical labs hospitals and food processing plants resisting water and chemicals with a temperature range of -50°F to 180°F but isn’t suited for shock overloading abuse obstructions poor floors or standing loads.

What bearings are used in the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3)?

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) can come with sealed ball bearings delrin bearings or stainless steel sealed ball bearings for smooth quiet rolling in sanitary or wet environments. For special needs call Caster City at 800-501-3808 to pick the right bearing.

What add-on options are available for the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) offers an optional lube axle with a lubricated fitting in the bolt head to grease the wheel ensuring smooth operation in sanitary settings. The two high-temperature white raceway seals provide added protection for the swivel bearing.

Can the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel handle wet or corrosive environments?

Yes the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with its premium 304 stainless steel frame and two high-temperature white raceway seals is perfect for wet or corrosive environments like food processing plants hospitals or labs. The APH wheel’s solid polyurethane design eliminates tire separation and resists water and chemicals with a temperature range of -50°F to 180°F making it ideal for washdown applications.

Are the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheels in the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) safe for factory floors?

Yes the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel in the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) is non-marking and designed to protect factory floors in sanitary settings like labs or hospitals. However it’s not recommended for poor floors or applications with obstructions as it may struggle in those conditions.

What are the top applications for the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel in the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3)?

These wheels in the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) excel in pharmaceutical labs moving sensitive materials hospitals ensuring quiet mobility for beds or carts and food processing plants transporting equipment in washdown areas. They’re built for clean sanitary environments not for heavy shock or abuse.

Can the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel handle abusive conditions?

No this stainless steel caster is designed for clean sanitary environments not abusive conditions. The APH wheel isn’t suited for shock overloading abuse obstructions or poor floors—it’s best for smooth surfaces in settings like labs hospitals or food plants where cleanliness and quiet operation are key.

Why are premium stainless steel casters like the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel good for material handling?

Premium stainless steel casters like the SS-3 are great for material handling in sanitary settings because they offer high-quality construction with a metal cover shield and two high-temperature white raceway seals for durability and protection. The smooth quiet rolling of the APH wheel makes it easy to move carts or equipment in hospitals labs or food plants without disruption.

Which industries use the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) is used in pharmaceutical labs hospitals food processing plants steel mills power plants chemical plants oil rigs mining operations heavy equipment manufacturing logistics hubs automotive aerospace boat building observatories and material handling. It’s perfect for sanitary applications requiring corrosion resistance and premium clean operation.

How do I maintain the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

Grease the swivel bearing via the grease fitting regularly to keep it smooth and use the optional lube axle for the wheel as needed. The two high-temperature white raceway seals and APH wheel’s sealed bearings are maintenance-free ensuring quiet performance in washdown applications like food plants or hospitals.

Can the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel be used with powered equipment?

No the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) is designed for hand-powered use only due to its light-duty construction. For powered setups consider a different caster model and call Caster City at 800-501-3808 for recommendations.

What is the top plate size of the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The top plate for the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) is 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ with bolt hole spacing of 1-3/4” x 2-7/8” to 3” and uses 5/16″ mounting bolts making it a solid fit for light equipment like carts or tables in sanitary settings.

Why does the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) include a grease fitting and metal shield?

The Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) includes a grease fitting and metal cover shield over the swivel bearing along with two high-temperature white raceway seals to ensure premium durability and protect against dust debris and high temperatures in sanitary settings unlike the economy SS-K3 which skips these for cost savings.

How does the swivel design of the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) protect the bearings?

The Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) features a metal cover shield and two high-temperature white raceway seals over the double ball raceway with a grease fitting to keep the bearings lubricated and protected from water debris and high temperatures in wet environments like food processing plants or labs.

Where can I buy the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

You can buy the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) directly on this site or check out more details here. For custom setups or questions call Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com—they’ll get you the right caster.

When was this FAQ last updated?

This FAQ was last updated at 08:50 PM PDT on Monday June 09 2025.

Key Features of the Stainless Steel Model 3 (SS-3) with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel

• Construction: Premium stamped 304 stainless steel double ball raceway ½” stainless steel rivet center pin 3/8” axle bolt with latching nut metal cover shield two high-temperature white raceway seals NSF and ROHS compliant
• Weight Capacity: Up to 350 lbs per caster (bracket rated up to 350 lbs depending on wheel)
• Wheel Sizes: 3” 4” 5” diameters 1-¼” wide
• Wheel Material: Blue solid polyurethane with polyolefin core 65D Shore durometer
• Bearings: Sealed ball bearings delrin bearings or stainless steel sealed ball bearings
• Add-On Options: Optional lube axle
• Top Plate: 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ bolt hole spacing 1-3/4” x 2-7/8” to 3” 5/16″ bolts
  Applications: Pharmaceutical labs, hospitals, food processing plants, steel mills, power plants, chemical plants, oil rigs, mining operations, heavy equipment manufacturing, logistics hubs, automotive, aerospace, boat building, observatories, material handling