How do plate casters differ from stem casters?

Plate casters use a flat mounting plate for added stability and higher weight capacity, while stem casters use a single stem that fits into a socket, making them more compact.

What is the best wheel material for plate casters?

Polyurethane is a good choice for smooth floors and light noise. Steel or cast iron suits extreme duty loads and rugged surfaces. Rubber works well on delicate floors that need extra protection.

How do I know which plate size I need?

Use our Plate Casters by Plate Size guide to find compatible options for your equipment.

Are plate casters suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, but opt for weather-resistant materials like stainless steel or polyurethane to handle outdoor conditions.

Are plate casters hard to maintain?

Plate casters require general maintenance to enhance their longevity. Regularly clean debris from wheels, inspect mounting bolts, and lubricate swivel mechanisms for smooth movement. Common issues include squeaky wheels from dirt or lack of lubrication, difficulty maneuvering from worn wheels or uneven mounting, floor marks from hard wheels on delicate surfaces, and swivel lock failure from worn parts.

Feature	Plate Casters	Stem Casters
Mounting Method	Secured with a flat mounting plate	Inserted into a socket or tubing
Weight Capacity	Medium to Extreme Duty	Light to Medium Duty
Ease of Installation	Requires bolts or screws	Simple, tool-free installation
Stability	Excellent on uneven floors	Less stable due to single-point attachment
Space Efficiency	Requires more mounting space	Ideal for compact spaces
Common Applications	Carts, machinery, industrial equipment	Furniture, medical equipment, retail displays

Plate Casters

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4" Crown Polyurethane on Polyolefin - Plate Swivel Caster 3

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4″ Crown Polyurethane on Polyolefin – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3GPC4X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

300 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Polyolefin

Overall Height

5-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$17.21

3" Gray Polyurethane Wheel Rigid Caster - Plate Rigid Caster 3

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 3 - Up To 350lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", Model 3 - Rigid

3″ Gray Polyurethane Wheel Rigid Caster – Plate Rigid Caster 3

PN: 3GP3X1.25-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Polyolefin

Overall Height

4-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$12.53

5" All Polyurethane Wheel - Plate Swivel Caster 3

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Model 3 - Up To 350lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", Model 3 - Swivel, Swivel Casters, Plate Casters

5″ All Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3AP5X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

6-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$49.51

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 30 - Up To 7,000lbs each - Plate Size 4-1/2" x 6-1/4", Model 30 Rigid, Heavy Duty Casters

8″ Gray Iron – Model 30 Rigid Caster

PN: 30CL8X3-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

2200 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Gray Iron

Overall Height

10-1/8"

Wheel Width

2.50"

Wheel Diameter

$148.56

High Heat Caster Swivel w/ 4″ x 2″ Flat-Tread DS Wheel

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Plate Casters, Swivel Casters, Model G15 - Up To 2,500lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model G15 Swivel, High Heat, Powder Coating

High Heat Caster Swivel w/ 4″ x 2″ Flat-Tread DS Wheel

PN: PC-G15DS4X2BRNZ-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1200 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$144.45

4" V Groove Ductile Steel Wheel - Model G15 Rigid Plate Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model G15 - Up To 2,500lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model G15 Rigid

4″ V Groove Ductile Steel Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Plate Caster

PN: G15VS4X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1200 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel, V Groove

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$51.15

8" Crown Polyurethane on Aluminum – Model G15 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model G15 - Up To 2,500lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model G15 Rigid

8″ Crown Polyurethane on Aluminum – Model G15 Rigid Caster

PN: G15UAO8X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1200 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Aluminum

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$126.40

4" Red Polyurethane on Iron Wheel - Model 9 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 9 - Up To 1,200lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model 9 Rigid

4″ Red Polyurethane on Iron Wheel – Model 9 Rigid Caster

PN: 9PYR4X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

600 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Iron Centers

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$43.89

8" V Groove Ductile Steel Roller - Model 30 Swivel Caster

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Swivel Casters, Heavy Duty Casters, Model 30 Swivel, Model 30 - Up To 7,000lbs each - Plate Size 4-1/2" x 6-1/4", Plate Casters

8″ V Groove Ductile Steel Roller – Model 30 Swivel Caster

PN: 30VS8X3-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

3500 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel, V Groove

Overall Height

10-1/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$238.25

8" x 2" Reinforced Gray Solid Polyurethane - Stainless Steel Rigid G15

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Stainless Steel Casters, Stainless Steel Plate Caster Model G15 - Up To 1,500lbs - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", SS-G15 Rigid

8″ x 2″ Reinforced Gray Solid Polyurethane – Stainless Steel Rigid G15

PN: SS-G15HU8X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1500 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$182.98

5" High Capacity All Polyurethane Wheel - Plate Rigid Caster 3

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 3 - Up To 350lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", Model 3 - Rigid

5″ High Capacity All Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

PN: 3APH5X1.25-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

6-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$46.69

5" High Capacity All Polyurethane Wheel - Plate Swivel Caster 3

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Plate Casters, Swivel Casters, Model 3 - Up To 350lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", Model 3 - Swivel

5″ High Capacity All Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3APH5X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

6-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$49.51

5" Solid Polyurethane Wheel - Stainless Steel 3

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Hand Truck Caster, SS3 - Larger K3 Mount Option Available, SS3 - Swivel, Stainless Steel Plate Caster Model 3 - up to 350 lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", Stainless Steel Casters, Swivel Casters, Plate Casters

5″ Solid Polyurethane Wheel – Stainless Steel 3

PN: SS-3AP5X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

6-3/16"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$89.59

3" Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Swivel Caster K3

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Plate Casters, Swivel Casters, Model K3 - up to 300 lbs each - Plate Size 3-1/8" x 4-1/8", Ergonomic Plate Casters, K3 Swivel

3″ Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Swivel Caster K3

PN: K3UXY3x1.25-S3

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

4-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$42.18

3″ Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Rigid Caster 3

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 3 - Up To 350lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", Ergonomic Plate Casters, Model 3 - Rigid

3″ Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Rigid Caster 3

PN: 3UXY3x1.25-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

4-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$37.47

6" Black Polyolefin Wheel - Black Finish Model 9 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 9 - Up To 1,200lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model 9 Rigid

6″ Black Polyolefin Wheel – Black Finish Model 9 Rigid Caster

PN: 9PB6X2-R-BLACK

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

700 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyolefin

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$50.06

8" Blue Ergonomic Rubber Slight Crown - Model 9 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 9 - Up To 1,200lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model 9 Rigid

8″ Blue Ergonomic Rubber Slight Crown – Model 9 Rigid Caster

PN: 9BL8X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

800 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Blue Ergonomic Rubber

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$58.09

6" Blue Ergonomic Rubber Slight Crown - Model 9 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model 9 - Up To 1,200lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model 9 Rigid

6″ Blue Ergonomic Rubber Slight Crown – Model 9 Rigid Caster

PN: 9BL6X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

700 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Blue Ergonomic Rubber

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$50.06

6" Ductile Steel Slight Crown Swivel Wheel - Model 50

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Plate Casters, Swivel Casters, Model 50 - Up To 7,000lbs each - Plate Size 5-1/4" x 7-1/4", Model 50 Swivel, Heavy Duty Casters

6″ Ductile Steel Slight Crown Swivel Wheel – Model 50

PN: 50DSC6X3-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

6000 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$191.48

8" x 4" Ductile Steel Wheel Tapered RB - Model 100 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Model 100 - Up To 15,000lbs - Plate Size 6-1/4" x 7-1/2", Rigid Casters, Model 100 Rigid, Heavy Duty Casters

8″ x 4″ Ductile Steel Wheel Tapered RB – Model 100 Rigid Caster

PN: 100DS8X4T-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

15000 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

10-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$475.31

10" x 4" Ductile Steel Wheel Tapered RB - Model 100 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Model 100 - Up To 15,000lbs - Plate Size 6-1/4" x 7-1/2", Rigid Casters, Model 100 Rigid, Heavy Duty Casters

10″ x 4″ Ductile Steel Wheel Tapered RB – Model 100 Rigid Caster

PN: 100DS10X4T-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

15000 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

12-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

10"

$599.89

5" High Capacity Solid Polyurethane Wheel - Stainless Steel 3

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Plate Casters, Swivel Casters, Stainless Steel Casters, Stainless Steel Plate Caster Model 3 - up to 350 lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", Hand Truck Caster, SS3 - Swivel, SS3 - Larger K3 Mount Option Available, CleanRoom Casters

5″ High Capacity Solid Polyurethane Wheel – Stainless Steel 3

PN: SS-3APH5X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

6-3/16"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$85.98

5" Red Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel - Model K3 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model K3 - up to 300 lbs each - Plate Size 3-1/8" x 4-1/8", K3 Rigid, 5" K3 Rigid Larger Plate

5″ Red Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel – Model K3 Rigid Caster

PN: K3RG5X1.25-R3

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Polyolefin

Overall Height

6-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$27.25

5" Gray Soft Rubber Wheel - Model K3 Rigid Caster

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Plate Casters, Rigid Casters, Model K3 - up to 300 lbs each - Plate Size 3-1/8" x 4-1/8", K3 Rigid, 5" K3 Rigid Larger Plate

5″ Gray Soft Rubber Wheel – Model K3 Rigid Caster

PN: K3RF5X1.25-R3

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Gray Rubber

Overall Height

6-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

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Plate Casters

Plate Casters: Models ranging from capacity of 350 lbs all the way to 40,000 lbs

Built for Heavy Loads

Superior Stability on Uneven Surfaces

Highly Durable & Long-Lasting

Customizable for Different Needs

Options for Fixed & Swivel Casters

Takes Up More Space

More Complex Installation

Overkill for Light-Duty Jobs

Heavier & Bulkier

Can Cause Floor Damage

Load Capacity

Floor Type

Swivel vs. Rigid Casters

Environmental Factors

Plate Size Compatibility

How do plate casters differ from stem casters?

What’s the best wheel material for plate casters?

How do I know which plate size I need?

Are plate casters suitable for outdoor use?

Are plate casters hard to maintain?

4″ Crown Polyurethane on Polyolefin – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$17.21

3″ Gray Polyurethane Wheel Rigid Caster – Plate Rigid Caster 3

$12.53

5″ All Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$49.51

8″ Gray Iron – Model 30 Rigid Caster

$148.56

High Heat Caster Swivel w/ 4″ x 2″ Flat-Tread DS Wheel

$144.45

4″ V Groove Ductile Steel Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Plate Caster

$51.15

8″ Crown Polyurethane on Aluminum – Model G15 Rigid Caster

$126.40

4″ Red Polyurethane on Iron Wheel – Model 9 Rigid Caster

$43.89

8″ V Groove Ductile Steel Roller – Model 30 Swivel Caster

$238.25

8″ x 2″ Reinforced Gray Solid Polyurethane – Stainless Steel Rigid G15

$182.98

5″ High Capacity All Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

$46.69

5″ High Capacity All Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$49.51

5″ Solid Polyurethane Wheel – Stainless Steel 3

$89.59

3″ Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Swivel Caster K3

$42.18

3″ Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Rigid Caster 3

$37.47

6″ Black Polyolefin Wheel – Black Finish Model 9 Rigid Caster

$50.06

8″ Blue Ergonomic Rubber Slight Crown – Model 9 Rigid Caster

$58.09

6″ Blue Ergonomic Rubber Slight Crown – Model 9 Rigid Caster

$50.06

6″ Ductile Steel Slight Crown Swivel Wheel – Model 50

$191.48

8″ x 4″ Ductile Steel Wheel Tapered RB – Model 100 Rigid Caster

$475.31

10″ x 4″ Ductile Steel Wheel Tapered RB – Model 100 Rigid Caster

$599.89

5″ High Capacity Solid Polyurethane Wheel – Stainless Steel 3

$85.98

5″ Red Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel – Model K3 Rigid Caster

$27.25

5″ Gray Soft Rubber Wheel – Model K3 Rigid Caster

$27.25

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