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" Gray 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, U-Boat Casters

4″ Gray Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel – Model K3 Rigid Caster

PN: K3GP4X1.25-R3

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

300 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Polyolefin

Overall Height

5-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$25.19

4" Gray Soft Rubber Swivel 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, Optional Bearings G15

4″ Gray Soft Rubber Swivel Wheel – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

PN: G15RF4X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Gray Rubber

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$60.18

4" Gray Soft Rubber 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, Optional Bearings G15

4″ Gray Soft Rubber Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Caster

PN: G15RF4X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Gray Rubber

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$24.07

6" Swivel Ultra High Capacity Polymer – 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

6″ Swivel Ultra High Capacity Polymer – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

PN: G15NX6X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1500 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Ultra High Capacity Polymer

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$198.63

6" Ultra High Capacity Polymer – 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

6″ Ultra High Capacity Polymer – Model G15 Rigid Caster

PN: G15NX6X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1500 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Ultra High Capacity Polymer

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$126.40

6" Maroon Polyurethane on Polyolefin – 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

6″ Maroon Polyurethane on Polyolefin – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

PN: G15MG6X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

600 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Polyolefin

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$63.20

5" Ductile Steel Crown 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″ Ductile Steel Crown Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Caster

PN: G15DSC5X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1500 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

6-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$60.18

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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″ Swivel Frame – Model 9

PN: 9YA6X2-S

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$27.99

4" Crown Tread Orange Polyurethane on Aluminum 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″ Crown Tread Orange Polyurethane on Aluminum Wheel – Model 9 Swivel Caster

PN: 9UXY4X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

800 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Aluminum

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$55.02

8" Rigid Caster - Semi-Pneumatic Black - Model 9

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

8″ Rigid Caster – Semi-Pneumatic Black – Model 9

PN: 9SN8X2.50-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

450 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Overall Height

9-3/4"

Wheel Width

2.50"

Wheel Diameter

$39.84

4" High Capacity Black Nylon 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″ High Capacity Black Nylon Wheel – Model 9 Swivel Caster

PN: 9MK4X2PS-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

800 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

High Capacity Soft Rubber, Nylon

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$43.45

6" Reinforced Gray Solid Polyurethane - 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″ Reinforced Gray Solid Polyurethane – Model 9 Swivel Caster

PN: 9HU6X2-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1250 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane

Overall Height

7-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$77.34

8" Extra Thick Green Polyurethane on Aluminum - 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

8″ Extra Thick Green Polyurethane on Aluminum – Model 9 Swivel Caster

PN: 9CP8X2PS-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1200 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Aluminum

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$129.94

8" Extra Thick Green Polyurethane on Aluminum - 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″ Extra Thick Green Polyurethane on Aluminum – Model 9 Rigid Caster

PN: 9CP8X2PS-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1200 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Aluminum

Overall Height

9-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$126.63

4" Gray 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″ Gray Iron Wheel – Model 9 Rigid Caster

PN: 9CL4X2-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

1000 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Gray Iron

Overall Height

5-5/8"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$43.04

10" x 3" Phenolic Wheel - Model 50 Rigid Caster

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

10″ x 3″ Phenolic Wheel – Model 50 Rigid Caster

PN: 50TM10X3-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

2500 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Phenolic

Overall Height

12-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

10"

$130.28

8" 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

8″ Ductile Steel Slight Crown Swivel Wheel – Model 50

PN: 50DSC8X3-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

6000 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

10-1/2"

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$234.12

6" x 3" Ductile Steel Wheel - Model 50 Rigid Caster

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

6″ x 3″ Ductile Steel Wheel – Model 50 Rigid Caster

PN: 50DS6X3-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

6000 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

Wheel Width

Wheel Diameter

$151.73

6" Ductile Steel Wheel - Model 50 Rigid Caster

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

6″ Ductile Steel Wheel – Model 50 Rigid Caster

PN: 50DS6X2.50-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

6000 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Wheel Type

Ductile Steel

Overall Height

Wheel Width

2.50"

Wheel Diameter

$150.87

3" Red Polyurethane on Polyolefin - 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

3″ Red Polyurethane on Polyolefin – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3RG3X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyurethane on Polyolefin

Overall Height

4-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$15.54

3" Soft Gray Rubber 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

3″ Soft Gray Rubber Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

PN: 3RF3X1.25-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

200 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

Overall Height

4-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$12.87

4" Black Polyolefin Swivel 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

4″ Black Polyolefin Swivel Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

PN: 3PB4X1.25-S

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

300 lbs

Fastening Type

Swivel Plate

Wheel Type

Polyolefin

Overall Height

5-1/8"

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Diameter

$16.33

5" Maroon/Gray Premium 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″ Maroon/Gray Premium Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

PN: 3PM5X1.25-R

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

$20.58

5" Crown 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″ Crown Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

PN: 3GPC5X1.25-R

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

350 lbs

Fastening Type

Rigid Plate

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″ Gray Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel – Model K3 Rigid Caster

$25.19

4″ Gray Soft Rubber Swivel Wheel – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

$60.18

4″ Gray Soft Rubber Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Caster

$24.07

6″ Swivel Ultra High Capacity Polymer – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

$198.63

6″ Ultra High Capacity Polymer – Model G15 Rigid Caster

$126.40

6″ Maroon Polyurethane on Polyolefin – Kingless Swivel G15 Caster

$63.20

5″ Ductile Steel Crown Wheel – Model G15 Rigid Caster

$60.18

6″ Swivel Frame – Model 9

$27.99

4″ Crown Tread Orange Polyurethane on Aluminum Wheel – Model 9 Swivel Caster

$55.02

8″ Rigid Caster – Semi-Pneumatic Black – Model 9

$39.84

4″ High Capacity Black Nylon Wheel – Model 9 Swivel Caster

$43.45

6″ Reinforced Gray Solid Polyurethane – Model 9 Swivel Caster

$77.34

8″ Extra Thick Green Polyurethane on Aluminum – Model 9 Swivel Caster

$129.94

8″ Extra Thick Green Polyurethane on Aluminum – Model 9 Rigid Caster

$126.63

4″ Gray Iron Wheel – Model 9 Rigid Caster

$43.04

10″ x 3″ Phenolic Wheel – Model 50 Rigid Caster

$130.28

8″ Ductile Steel Slight Crown Swivel Wheel – Model 50

$234.12

6″ x 3″ Ductile Steel Wheel – Model 50 Rigid Caster

$151.73

6″ Ductile Steel Wheel – Model 50 Rigid Caster

$150.87

3″ Red Polyurethane on Polyolefin – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$15.54

3″ Soft Gray Rubber Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

$12.87

4″ Black Polyolefin Swivel Wheel – Plate Swivel Caster 3

$16.33

5″ Maroon/Gray Premium Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

$20.58

5″ Crown Polyurethane Wheel – Plate Rigid Caster 3

$16.59

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