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Caster City® has been supplying the highest quality plate casters, stem casters and wheels since 1977.
This include all casters and wheels: stainless, pneumatic, stem (threaded stem and expanding rubber stem ), swivel, rigid, locking, total locking, replacement, chair and furniture casters. Caster wheels include phenolic, rubber, polyurethane, polyolefin, steel, v-groove.
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Plate casters are one of the most reliable and versatile caster types used in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings. At CasterCity.com, our plate casters feature a flat metal mounting plate with pre-drilled holes that allow for secure attachment to a wide range of equipment and furniture. Our extensive selection of plate casters includes a variety of wheel materials, load capacities, and sizes to meet your exact requirements. From light-duty plate casters for office furniture to heavy duty industrial plate casters built for demanding environments, our casters are designed to deliver quality and performance. Whether you’re outfitting carts, machinery, or mobile workstations, our plate casters provide the exact support and smooth mobility your operation needs. We try and give you all the information you need but if you cannot find something that will work, call us at 800-501-3808 and our expert staff will help you with your caster purchase.
Stem Casters are a type of caster wheel that mounts to equipment using a stem rather than a mounting plate and makes them ideal for applications with limited mounting space available. They come in various stem types including threaded, grip ring, expanding rubber, and metal (square/round). Each stem module type is designed to fit different tubing or frame structures and allow for smooth mobility. Stem Casters are most commonly used on carts, furniture, and medical equipment. We offer stem casters with load capacities as small as 250 lbs and as strong as 1,500 lbs, with many pedal and foot brake options available.
We have a stem caster for any need and if you cannot find the right caster, please contact us directly (Call: 800-501-3808 / Email: sales@castercity.com) and we can help you find the perfect stem and caster for your application.
We offer a wide range of caster wheels designed for various use applications, including light-duty furniture, industrial machinery, and medical equipment and more to suit your unique or different mobility needs.
Total locking brakes are a popular choice when safety and stability. We offer brakes on both stem and plate casters. These brakes are designed to lock both the wheel and the swivel at the same time, so once they’re engaged, the caster won’t roll, pivot, or move.
Total locks are widely used in a variety of settings such as warehouses, medical facilities, food service environments, and even heavy duty industrial settings. They’re the perfect caster for mobile equipment that needs to be rolled into place and then stay firmly in position carts, racks, prep tables, or mobile workstations.
If you’re not sure what kind of brake or caster setup works best for your home or business needs, our Caster City sales team is here to help. With decades of experience, we’ll guide you to the right solution for your application and make sure you get exactly what you need for the job.
Stainless steel casters, offered in both plate and stem mounting styles, are built for use in wet, corrosive, or high-temperature environments where durability and cleanliness are critical. These casters are available in both 304 and 316 stainless steel—the former offering strong corrosion resistance for general industrial and food service use, and the latter providing superior protection against harsh chemicals and saltwater, making it ideal for marine and pharmaceutical applications. Designed to handle temperatures up to 450°F when paired with high-temp wheels and raceway seals, these casters perform reliably in extreme heat such as in autoclaves or commercial ovens.
Caster City’s stainless steel casters are built with longevity and performance in mind. Each unit includes a grease fitting in the swivel bearing for easy maintenance, protective seals, and a dust cover to guard internal components from contaminants. Whether you choose 304 for its broad utility or 316 for its maximum corrosion resistance, these casters ensure smooth, low-maintenance mobility in the most demanding conditions.
These industrial pneumatic casters feature air filled pneumatic wheels. These industrial casters are designed for low speed manually moved applications only. Air filled pneumatic wheels provide a cushioned ride, shock absorption and quiet operation. Pneumatic casters are ideally suited for moving fragile or delicate cargo where caster overall height is not critical. Casters with pneumatic wheels are usually the best choice for use outdoors over rough surfaces ( i.e. gravel ) or on grass. The wide footprint on 8″ or larger pneumatic wheels provides stability on gravel and does not sink into lawns.
Pneumatic casters and pneumatic wheels are also popular for indoor use in places such as hospitals, scientific and electronic laboratories, hotels, department stores and TV or movie studios.
Pneumatic wheels with black tires do not mark the floor as long as the wheel is allowed to roll. Changing directions without allowing a swivel caster to turn gradually around, or dragging a black rubber wheel sideways, can mark some floors.
Caster City offers a wide range of office and furniture casters designed for smooth, quiet movement across carpet, tile, and hardwood floors. If you’re upgrading desk chairs, file cabinets, mobile workstations, or anything else your office needs our casters provide durability, ease of movement, and a professional finish that complements any office setup.
To assist you, our customers in locating the ideal caster (stem or plate) for your particular business need, our comprehensive catalog has been carefully arranged. We provide a broad range of solutions to satisfy the needs of the manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and service sectors.
We offer a wide range of products for the industrial sector, including light-duty and low-profile plate casters for machinery and equipment. Our casters are designed to withstand severe weights and precise movement, making them perfect for jacks, service equipment, and shop floors in the automotive and aerospace industries.
While our medical and laboratory casters satisfy the hygienic and silent-rolling requirements needed for hospitals, labs, and pharmaceutical facilities, those in the food and beverage industries will find alternatives designed for production lines, meat processing, and shopping carts.
Additionally, we have casters for retail and hospitality applications, including luggage carts, vending machines, and bakery racks. Durable variants designed to withstand big loads and tough terrain are supported for outdoor and agricultural applications.
Our specialty casters include dual-wheel models for enhanced stability, ergonomic solutions, vintage designs, and black e-coat finishes for more specific applications. We also provide casters for toolboxes, utility carts, hand trucks, and other material handling and storage applications.
We provide dependable mobility solutions for a variety of industries, ranging from stage and theatrical equipment to maintenance tools like mop buckets and camper supports. With targeted caster options, even specialized applications like road cases, ladders, and textile machinery are taken into consideration.
Regardless of your application, our expert sales staff, with a collective experience of over 100 years are available to assist you in locating the best caster to complete the task quickly and effectively.
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Plate Caster Model 3A is a total-locking, light-duty institutional swivel caster constructed from stamped 304 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance, making it ideal for demanding environments such as food service, medical, or outdoor applications. It is equipped with a 1-¼” wide solid nylon wheel, offering high load capacity, chemical resistance, and floor protection, while maintaining compatibility with the standard Model 3 series.
Key Features:
Total Locking Mechanism: Features a unique metal brake pedal that simultaneously locks the swivel bearing and the 1-¼” wide nylon wheel, transforming the caster into a rigid extension of the leg for stationary applications, ensuring cargo remains secure on level surfaces.
Construction: Made from stamped 304 stainless steel, providing excellent resistance to rust and corrosion, suitable for wet, chemical, or hygienic environments.
Nylon Wheel: The 1-¼” wide solid nylon wheel supports heavy loads comparable to metal wheels without developing flat spots. It resists chemicals, bases, steam, salt, brine, acids, blood, oils, and greases, while being lightweight and floor-friendly. Available in diameters from 3” to 8” and with bearing options including plain bore, precision sealed ball bearings, roller bearings, stainless steel ball bearings, or stainless steel roller bearings.
Swivel and Axle Assembly: Utilizes a ⅜” diameter stainless steel axle bolt and a ½” diameter stainless steel rivet to secure the swivel raceway, ensuring uniform corrosion resistance and structural integrity.
Swivel Bearing: Equipped with two rows of ball bearings in hardened raceways for smooth swiveling, enhanced durability, and effective handling of thrust loads. A solid 304 stainless steel dust cover shields the bearings from dirt and dust, extending service life.
Load Capacity: Rated for a maximum of 1200 lbs across a set of four casters. Consult with Caster City before exceeding this limit to ensure safety and performance.
Design Advantage: The combination of 304 stainless steel and a solid nylon wheel elevates this caster above others in its price range, offering superior corrosion resistance, shock and impact resistance, and a polished appearance for demanding applications.
Plate Caster Model 3A is ideal for light-duty industrial and institutional settings requiring corrosion resistance, hygiene, and floor protection, such as food processing, pharmaceutical facilities, or outdoor equipment. The total-locking mechanism ensures stability for stationary cargo, while the nylon wheel’s chemical resistance and durability make it suitable for harsh environments.
The 304 stainless steel construction ensures compatibility with environments requiring moisture or chemical resistance. For extreme conditions (e.g., marine settings), consult Caster City about 316 stainless steel options.
The nylon wheel’s bearing options (plain bore, precision sealed ball bearings, roller bearings, stainless steel ball bearings, or stainless steel roller bearings) should be selected based on the application’s load, speed, and environmental requirements.
Do not exceed 1200 lbs on a set of four casters without consulting Caster City to verify performance and safety.
For further details, bearing selection guidance, or specific application needs, contact Caster Cit
These wheels are designed for use in a wet environment and they eliminate the possibility of tire separation.
What is Plate Caster Model 3A made of?
It’s built from stamped 304 stainless steel, offering top-notch corrosion resistance for tough environments like food service, medical, or outdoor settings. The 1-¼” wide solid nylon wheel is lightweight, floor-friendly, and resists chemicals, acids, oils, and more.
What does the total-locking mechanism on Plate Caster Model 3A do?
Pressing the metal brake pedal locks both the swivel bearing and the 1-¼” wide nylon wheel at the same time, making the caster a fixed leg to keep cargo secure and stationary on level surfaces.
How much weight can Plate Caster Model 3A handle?
Each caster supports up to 350 lbs, depending on the wheel, for a total of 1400 lbs across four casters. Contact Caster City before going over this limit to ensure safety.
What environments is Plate Caster Model 3A best for?
It’s ideal for light-duty industrial or institutional settings needing corrosion resistance and hygiene, like food processing, pharmaceutical facilities, or outdoor equipment. The 304 stainless steel and nylon wheel handle wet or chemical environments without rusting.
What are the wheel sizes and bearing options for Plate Caster Model 3A?
The solid nylon wheel is always 1-¼” wide and comes in 3” to 5” diameters. Choose from plain bore, precision sealed ball bearings, roller bearings, stainless steel ball bearings, or stainless steel roller bearings, based on your load and environment.
Why choose nylon wheels for Plate Caster Model 3A?
Nylon wheels are as strong as metal but won’t get flat spots, weigh less, and don’t damage floors. They resist chemicals, steam, salt, acids, and oils, and handle shocks and impacts well.
Does Plate Caster Model 3A protect its swivel bearings?
Yes, a 304 stainless steel dust cover shields the two rows of ball bearings in the swivel raceway from dirt and dust, ensuring long-lasting performance.
What’s the axle and rivet setup on Plate Caster Model 3A?
It uses a ⅜” diameter stainless steel axle bolt for the wheel and a ½” diameter stainless steel rivet to hold the swivel raceway together, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance.
Can Plate Caster Model 3A be used in marine environments?
The 304 stainless steel is great for most wet or chemical settings, but for extreme conditions like marine environments, contact Caster City to discuss 316 stainless steel options.
What mounting options are available for Plate Caster Model 3A?
It comes in plate mount or stem mount configurations, giving you flexibility for your equipment’s needs. Contact Caster City for specific stem or plate dimensions.
Does Plate Caster Model 3A come with matching swivel and rigid casters?
Yes, it includes matching plain swivel and rigid casters made from 304 stainless steel with 1-¼” wide nylon wheels, ensuring optimal usage for balanced mobility and stability in your setup.
Our #1 goal is to help you find the best caster and wheels for your needs. If you need help finding the right casters, contact our team of professionals. You can also customize many of our casters with a variety of options such as swivel locks, wheel brakes and zerk fittings. We ship our products from assembly plants in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas, Nevada and Canada. Whether you’re a one-man shop or a global giant, we can provide you with: We specialize in Business to Business, however, consumer orders are gladly accepted and we can provide you with:
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