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3″ Heavy Duty All Polyurethane Wheel – Stainless Steel Swivel Caster 3A (NO BRAKE)

$52.43

PN: SS-3AAPH3-S
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Technical Specifications

3
Wheel Diameter
3
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Yes
Non-Marking
Yes
60D ± 5
Durometer
60D ± 5
1 1/4
Wheel Width
1 1/4
Stainless Steel Precision Sealed Ball Bearing
Wheel Bearing
Stainless Steel Precision Sealed Ball Bearing
350 lbs
Maximum Capacity (lbs)
350 lbs
4 1/4"
Overall Height
4 1/4"
3
Swivel Radius
3
Blue
Color
Blue
Weight
Weight
2.5 lbs

Description

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Plate Caster SS-3A is a total locking stainless steel caster wheel designed for sanitary and washdown applications in settings like pharmaceutical labs hospitals and food processing plants with a blue solid polyurethane tread locked to a polyolefin core for enhanced strength and stability. Available in diameters of 3” 4” and 5” with a 1-¼” tread width this wheel supports up to 350 lbs per caster matching the bracket’s limit—an exception for the SS-3A emphasizing its heavy-duty nature for a light-duty stainless swivel caster—and operates from -50°F to 180°F with a 65D Shore durometer making it perfect for clean environments indoors or outdoors. It features sealed ball bearings delrin bearings or stainless steel sealed ball bearings for smooth quiet rolling in industries requiring corrosion resistance.

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel’s non-marking design ensures clean operation eliminating bond failure with its metal-free center making it ideal for wet and corrosive applications like food processing plants or hospitals while offering quiet mobility for carts or equipment. Its solid polyurethane construction resists water and chemicals but isn’t suited for shock overloading abuse obstructions poor floors or standing loads prioritizing sanitary performance in settings like labs or food plants. Paired with the Plate Caster SS-3A’s 304 stainless steel frame featuring its signature total locking brake for stability this total lock stainless caster is a top choice among industrial casters and wheels for stainless steel caster applications needing reliability cleanliness and secure positioning in washdown environments like pharmaceutical labs aerospace or material handling.

 

These wheels are designed for use in a wet environment and they eliminate the possibility of tire separation.

 

Total Locking Stainless Caster Model 3A Application Use:

  • Healthcare and Medical
    • Hospital beds (exposed to washdowns and cleaning agents)
    • Medical carts (used in sterile, frequently cleaned areas)
    • IV stands (subject to spills and cleaning)
    • Surgical tables (in operating rooms with rigorous sanitation)
    • Diagnostic equipment (e.g., mobile X-ray machines in damp environments)
    • Patient lifts (used in wet areas like bathrooms)
    • Autoclave equipment (exposed to steam and moisture)
  • Food and Beverage
    • Food processing equipment (e.g., conveyors, mixers in wet processing areas)
    • Food service carts (in kitchens with steam and washdowns)
    • Kitchen equipment (e.g., mobile ovens, mixers exposed to moisture)
    • Dishwashing carts (constantly wet from cleaning)
    • Brewery and winery equipment (in humid, wet fermentation areas)
    • Dairy processing equipment (in high-hygiene, washdown environments)
  • Hospitality
    • Hotel luggage carts (in coastal hotels or pool areas)
    • Housekeeping carts (used in bathrooms or wet cleaning areas)
    • Banquet tables (in outdoor or humid event spaces)
    • Room service carts (exposed to spills and outdoor conditions)
  • Marine and Coastal
    • Equipment on ships (e.g., maintenance carts exposed to saltwater)
    • Dockside equipment (e.g., loading carts in salty, wet conditions)
    • Coastal area equipment (e.g., beach maintenance tools in humid, salty air)
  • Pharmaceutical and Laboratory
    • Cleanroom carts (in sterile, washdown environments)
    • Sterile equipment movers (exposed to cleaning chemicals)
    • Laboratory benches on wheels (in chemical-heavy labs)
    • Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment (in areas with corrosive substances)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing
    • Material handling carts in chemical plants (exposed to corrosive chemicals)
    • Equipment in wastewater treatment plants (in wet, corrosive settings)
    • Automotive painting booths (with chemical and moisture exposure)
    • Semiconductor manufacturing equipment (in cleanrooms with washdowns)
    • Oil and gas industry equipment (e.g., in refineries or offshore platforms with saltwater)
    • Mining equipment (in wet, muddy conditions)
    • Construction equipment (in outdoor, humid, or coastal job sites)
  • Transportation and Logistics
    • Laundry trucks (frequently washed and exposed to moisture)
    • Dollies (in wet warehouses or coastal distribution centers)
    • Stock carts (in humid storage or outdoor loading areas)
    • Shopping carts (in coastal or humid retail settings)
    • Aviation and aerospace plant equipment (in hangars with moisture or chemicals)
    • Distribution center equipment (in corrosive or wet storage environments)
  • Entertainment and Retail
    • Stage equipment (e.g., lighting rigs in outdoor or coastal venues)
    • Lighting rigs in theaters (in humid or outdoor performance spaces)
    • Retail display units (in coastal stores with salty air exposure)
  • Other Applications
    • Zoo and animal care equipment (e.g., cages, feeding carts in washdown areas)
    • Swimming pool equipment (exposed to chlorine and moisture)
    • Greenhouse equipment (in humid, wet plant-growing environments)

FAQ

Stainless Steel Total Locking Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel FAQ

What is the Total Lock Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel used for?

It’s a total locking brake plate caster designed for sanitary and washdown applications in settings like pharmaceutical labs hospitals and food processing plants. With a 304 stainless steel frame and APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel this stainless steel caster ensures clean quiet operation indoors or outdoors in wet or corrosive environments.

How much weight can the Total Locking Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel hold?

The Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster and the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel both support up to 350 lbs per caster across all sizes (3” 4” 5”). This is an exception for the SS-3A emphasizing the wheel’s heavy-duty nature for a light-duty stainless swivel caster. It’s not recommended for shock overloading abuse obstructions poor floors or standing loads.

What wheel sizes are available for the Total Lock Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster 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 Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster frame is made from 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance with a zerk fitting dust cover and raceway seals for durability. 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 Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel mount to equipment?

The Plate Caster SS-3A mounts via a top plate with a size of 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ bolt hole spacing of 1-3/4” x 3” slotted to 1-3/4” x 2-7/8” 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 Plate Caster SS-3A special?

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel on the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster 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 Plate Caster SS-3A?

The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster 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 Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The Plate Caster SS-3A features its signature total locking brake to secure both the wheel and swivel for stability. It has no add-on options other than a lube axle for certain wheels as needed to ensure smooth operation in sanitary settings.

Can the Total Lock Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel handle wet or corrosive environments?

Yes the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster with its 304 stainless steel frame and optional stainless steel bearings is perfect for wet or corrosive environments like food processing plants or hospitals. 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 Plate Caster SS-3A safe for factory floors?

Yes the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel in the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster 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 Plate Caster SS-3A?

These wheels in the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster 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 Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel handle abusive conditions?

No this total lock stainless 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 total locking brake casters like the Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel good for material handling?

Total locking brake casters like the Plate Caster SS-3A are great for material handling in sanitary settings because their total locking brake locks both the wheel and swivel ensuring stability during loading or unloading. 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 Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

The Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster 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 clean operation.

How do I maintain the Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

For the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster grease the zerk fitting on the raceway regularly to keep the swivel bearing smooth. For wheels with a lube axle grease as needed. The APH wheel’s sealed bearings are maintenance-free ensuring quiet performance in washdown applications like food plants or hospitals.

Can the Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel be used with powered equipment?

Yes the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster can be used with light-duty powered equipment thanks to its smooth-rolling bearings and total locking brake for stability. For powered setups call Caster City at 800-501-3808 to confirm it’ll work safely for your needs.

What is the top plate size of the Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

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

Where can I buy the Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?

You can buy the Plate Caster SS-3A total locking brake plate caster 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 10:41 PM PDT on Wednesday June 04 2025.

Key Features of the Plate Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel

  • Construction: 304 stainless steel with zerk fitting dust cover raceway seals NSF and ROHS compliant
  • Weight Capacity: Up to 350 lbs per caster (bracket and wheel both rated at 350 lbs)
  • 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: Total locking brake lube axle for certain wheels as needed
  • Top Plate: 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ bolt hole spacing 1-3/4” x 3” slotted to 1-3/4” x 2-7/8” 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

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