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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Adjustable Leg Caster - 4" Black Polyolefin Wheel - Plate Swivel Kitchen Caster SE1

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Adjustable Leg Caster – 4″ Black Polyolefin Wheel – Plate Swivel Kitchen Caster SE1

PN: Adjustable-3PB4X1.25-SE1

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

300 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyolefin

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$28.50

4" Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Rigid Caster K3

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

4″ Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Rigid Caster K3

PN: K3UXY4x1.25-R3

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

5-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$29.48

5" Gray Soft Rubber Swivel Wheel - Model 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", K3 Swivel

5″ Gray Soft Rubber Swivel Wheel – Model K3

PN: K3RF5X1.25-S3

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Gray Rubber

Overall Height

6-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$20.58

8" Swivel Red Polyurethane on Iron - Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

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Toolbox Casters & Wheels, Long Lead Option, Model G15 Swivel, Model G15 - Up To 2,500lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Swivel Casters, Plate Casters

8″ Swivel Red Polyurethane on Iron – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

PN: G15PYR8X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1200 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Iron Centers

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$102.31

8" Slight Crown Tread Blue Polyurethane on Iron - Model 9 Swivel Caster

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Plate Casters, Swivel Casters, Model 9 - Up To 1,200lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Model 9 Swivel, Model 9 Optional Bearings, Toolbox Casters & Wheels

8″ Slight Crown Tread Blue Polyurethane on Iron – Model 9 Swivel Caster

PN: 9PYC8X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1200 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Iron Centers

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$73.97

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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″ Phenolic Swivel Wheel – Model 50

PN: 50TM6X2.50-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1600 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Phenolic

Overall Height

Wheel Width

2.50"

Wheel Diameter

$130.28

6" Ductile Steel 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 Swivel Wheel – Model 50

PN: 50DS6X2.50-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

6000 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

Wheel Width

2.50"

Wheel Diameter

$195.00

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

6″ Phenolic Swivel Wheel – Model 30

PN: 30TM6X3-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

2000 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Phenolic

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$136.54

6" Swivel Polyurethane on Iron Slight Crown Tread - Model 30

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

6″ Swivel Polyurethane on Iron Slight Crown Tread – Model 30

PN: 30PYC6X3-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

2000 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Iron Centers

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$150.07

5" Green Polyurethane on Iron Wheel – 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

5″ Green Polyurethane on Iron Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Caster

PN: G15PY5X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

800 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Iron Centers

Overall Height

6-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$39.12

5" x 2" Rigid Caster - Forged Steel Wheel - Model G15

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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

5″ x 2″ Rigid Caster – Forged Steel Wheel – Model G15

PN: G15FS5X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

2500 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Forged Steel

Overall Height

6-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$159.50

5" x 2" Swivel Caster - Forged Steel Wheel - Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

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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

5″ x 2″ Swivel Caster – Forged Steel Wheel – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

PN: G15FS5X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

2500 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Forged Steel

Overall Height

6-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$231.72

6" Super Cushion Rubber Swivel Wheel - Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

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Long Lead Option, Model G15 Swivel, Model G15 - Up To 2,500lbs each - Plate Size 4" x 4-1/2", Swivel Casters, Plate Casters

6″ Super Cushion Rubber Swivel Wheel – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

PN: G15CB6X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Super Cushion Rubber

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$102.31

6" High Temperature Phenolic 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

6″ High Temperature Phenolic Wheel – Model 9 Rigid Caster

PN: 9TP6X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

900 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

High Temperature Phenolic

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$90.60

6" Swivel Caster - Semi-Pneumatic Black - Model 9

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Plate Casters, Pneumatic Model 9 Swivel, Pneumatic Casters, Pneumatic Alternative Casters, Swivel Casters, Industry Specific Casters

6″ Swivel Caster – Semi-Pneumatic Black – Model 9

PN: 9SN6X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

300 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$38.36

4" Gray Iron Wheel - Model 9 Swivel Caster

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

4″ Gray Iron Wheel – Model 9 Swivel Caster

PN: 9CL4X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1000 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Gray Iron

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$45.92

4" High Temp Phenolic - 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

4″ High Temp Phenolic – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3TP4X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

300 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

High Temperature Phenolic

Overall Height

5-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$45.75

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Plate Casters, Total Locking Plate Casters, Total Locking Plate Caster Model 3A - Up To 300lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8"

3″ Black Polyurethane Wheel – 3A

PN: 3ABK3X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Overall Height

4-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$18.15

4" Super Soft Gray Soft Rubber - 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

4″ Super Soft Gray Soft Rubber – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3RS4X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

120 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Extra Soft Rubber, Gray Rubber

Overall Height

5-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$22.16

Adjustable Leg Caster - 4" Black Polyolefin Wheel - Plate Swivel Kitchen Caster SF1

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Plate Casters, Swivel Casters, Adjustable Leg Casters

Adjustable Leg Caster – 4″ Black Polyolefin Wheel – Plate Swivel Kitchen Caster SF1

PN: Adjustable-3PB4X1.25-SF1

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

300 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyolefin

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$27.30

4" High Capacity Blue Rubber Wheel - Plate Swivel Caster 3

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

4″ High Capacity Blue Rubber Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3RHB4X1.25B-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Blue Ergonomic Rubber, High Capacity Soft Rubber

Overall Height

5-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$22.30

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

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

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

PN: 9BL6X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

700 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Blue Ergonomic Rubber

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$53.37

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

5″ Phenolic Swivel Wheel – Model K3

PN: K3TM5X1.25-S3

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Phenolic

Overall Height

6-1/4"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$36.52

8" Swivel Polyurethane on Glass-Filled Nylon – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

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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, Long Lead Option, Optional Bearings G15

8″ Swivel Polyurethane on Glass-Filled Nylon – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

PN: G15UG8X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1400 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Glass-Filled Nylon

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

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?

Adjustable Leg Caster – 4″ Black Polyolefin Wheel – Plate Swivel Kitchen Caster SE1

$28.50

4″ Ultra Premium Orange Polyurethane w/ Crown Tread – Plate Rigid Caster K3

$29.48

5″ Gray Soft Rubber Swivel Wheel – Model K3

$20.58

8″ Swivel Red Polyurethane on Iron – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

$102.31

8″ Slight Crown Tread Blue Polyurethane on Iron – Model 9 Swivel Caster

$73.97

6″ Phenolic Swivel Wheel – Model 50

$130.28

6″ Ductile Steel Swivel Wheel – Model 50

$195.00

6″ Phenolic Swivel Wheel – Model 30

$136.54

6″ Swivel Polyurethane on Iron Slight Crown Tread – Model 30

$150.07

5″ Green Polyurethane on Iron Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Caster

$39.12

5″ x 2″ Rigid Caster – Forged Steel Wheel – Model G15

$159.50

5″ x 2″ Swivel Caster – Forged Steel Wheel – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

$231.72

6″ Super Cushion Rubber Swivel Wheel – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

$102.31

6″ High Temperature Phenolic Wheel – Model 9 Rigid Caster

$90.60

6″ Swivel Caster – Semi-Pneumatic Black – Model 9

$38.36

4″ Gray Iron Wheel – Model 9 Swivel Caster

$45.92

4″ High Temp Phenolic – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$45.75

3″ Black Polyurethane Wheel – 3A

$18.15

4″ Super Soft Gray Soft Rubber – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$22.16

Adjustable Leg Caster – 4″ Black Polyolefin Wheel – Plate Swivel Kitchen Caster SF1

$27.30

4″ High Capacity Blue Rubber Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$22.30

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

$53.37

5″ Phenolic Swivel Wheel – Model K3

$36.52

8″ Swivel Polyurethane on Glass-Filled Nylon – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

$96.29

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