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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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4″ x 1 1/4″ Phenolic Wheel. Size shown in photo is 5 x 1 1/4 with Plain Bore.
Phenolic caster wheels make an excellent, low cost choice for supporting high standing loads that move infrequently. This caster wheel can handle the impacts of small obstructions and shock loads, as well as being unable to develop flat spots if left immobile with a high static load. The Phenolic Caster Wheel is a hard composition, non-marking industrial wheel for heavy duty casters, made from macerated canvas mixed with phenolic resin, molded under high pressure and temperature, with a Shore D 90 durometer and a temperature range of -40° to 250°F (up to 300°F intermittently), making it excellent for supporting heavy stationary loads without developing flat spots in industrial applications like platform trucks, storage warehouses, and bakery ovens, and heavy duty carts – available in 4”, 5”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”, and 18” diameters, with widths of 1-¼”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 3.5”, and 4” (16”x4” straight-sided up to 8,000 lbs), featuring roller bearings, precision sealed ball bearings, delrin bearings, stainless steel roller bearings, or stainless steel precision sealed ball bearings, resisting oil, grease, gasoline, and mild acids on smooth concrete, but not suited for standing water as phenolic can absorb water and chemicals with excessive exposure, potentially chipping on rough surfaces unless a laminated unmacerated tread is used for 25% more capacity and better chip resistance in AIO setups for reliable performance in dry industrial environments.
Application Uses for the Phenolic Caster Wheel
Phenolic Caster Wheels from Caster City
Our Phenolic Caster Wheels, made from macerated canvas mixed with phenolic resin and molded under high pressure and temperature are a cost-effective, hard-composition, non-marking solution ideal for supporting heavy stationary loads that move infrequently. With a hardness comparable to polished maple flooring and a Durometer of Shore D 90, these wheels are designed to handle large loads comparable to metal wheels without developing flat spots, even when parked for prolonged periods under load. Available in diameters from 3” to 18” and widths from 1-¼” to 4”, they come standard with roller bearings or optional precision sealed ball bearings, making them perfect for smooth concrete surfaces in industrial settings like warehouses or manufacturing facilities.
These phenolic caster wheels are highly resistant to oil, grease, gasoline, and mild acids, and can withstand shock loads and impacts from small obstructions. They are recommended for storage loads without permanent set and offer slight floor wear, except on already deteriorating surfaces. For enhanced performance, a laminated unmacerated tread option provides 25% more capacity and greater chip resistance, though the wheel material may chip or cut from contact with steel plates or rough surfaces. With a temperature range of -40°F to +250°F, and intermittent use up to 300°F, these wheels are built for durability in dry environments where they excel in supporting heavy static loads.
While Phenolic Caster Wheels are tough and versatile, they are not suitable for wet applications or environments with excessive exposure to water, oil, or chemicals, as they can slowly absorb these substances and fail over time. For applications involving routine moisture or strong acids and alkaline solutions, consider alternative wheel materials. Ideal for dry, high-capacity settings requiring impact resistance and floor protection, these wheels are a reliable, economical choice. Contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 for assistance with custom configurations or to place an order for our durable Phenolic Caster Wheels.
What makes the Phenolic Caster Wheel a good industrial wheel for heavy duty casters in static load applications?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel is a hard composition, non-marking heavy duty wheel in 4”, 5”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”, and 18” diameters, perfect for heavy duty casters supporting heavy stationary loads like platform trucks or storage racks without developing flat spots on smooth concrete floors.
How does the Phenolic Caster Wheel handle heavy loads as an industrial caster wheel for material handling?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel carries loads like an iron wheel, up to 8,000 lbs in 16”x4” straight-sided, withstands shock loads and impacts, and won’t develop flat spots, making it a reliable industrial wheel for high static loads in material handling applications like warehouse carts.
What specific applications are best for the Phenolic Caster Wheel as a heavy duty wheel?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel excels as an industrial wheel in applications like bakery ovens, curing ovens, platform trucks, storage warehouses, and material handling carts on smooth concrete, where heavy duty casters need to support high standing loads with infrequent movement in dry factory settings.
How long can the Phenolic Caster Wheel last in a storage warehouse as an industrial wheel?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel can last over 20 years in a storage warehouse as a heavy duty wheel, thanks to its hard composition and ability to resist flat spots under heavy stationary loads on smooth concrete in dry conditions.
What environments should avoid using the Phenolic Caster Wheel for casters and wheels due to moisture?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel isn’t suited for environments with standing water or excessive chemical exposure, as phenolic can absorb water and chemicals over time and fail, making it a poor choice for industrial wheels in wet settings unlike dry storage warehouses.
What bearings are available for the Phenolic Caster Wheel as an industrial wheel for heavy duty casters?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel comes with either roller bearings or precision sealed ball bearings, ensuring smooth operation for heavy duty casters with heavy loads on dry factory floors like curing ovens, enhancing its reliability as an industrial caster wheel.
What’s the temperature range for the Phenolic Caster Wheel as a heavy duty wheel in industrial settings?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel has a Shore D 90 durometer and operates from -40° to 250°F, with intermittent use up to 300°F, making it a suitable industrial wheel for settings like bakery ovens without extreme heat or cold for heavy duty casters.
What sizes and load capacities does the Phenolic Caster Wheel offer for casters and wheels in industrial applications?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel comes in 4”, 5”, 6”, 8” (2” wide), 10” (3” wide, 2,500 lbs), 12” (4” wide, 3,000 lbs), 14” (2” wide, 3,500 lbs), 16” (3” wide, 4,000 lbs; 4” wide, 8,000 lbs), and 18” (3” wide, 4,000 lbs) diameters, supporting heavy loads as an industrial caster wheel for material handling.
Why does the Phenolic Caster Wheel chip on rough surfaces when used as an industrial wheel for heavy duty casters?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel may chip or cut from steel plate contact or rough surfaces, causing slight floor wear if floors are already deteriorating—consider a laminated tread for 25% more capacity and better chip resistance in platform trucks as a heavy duty wheel.
What chemicals does the Phenolic Caster Wheel resist as an industrial caster wheel for dry environments?
The Phenolic Caster Wheel resists oil, grease, gasoline, and mild acids, making it a durable industrial wheel for heavy duty casters in dry factory environments like storage warehouses, but it’s affected by strong acids and some alkaline solutions.
How does the straight-sided design of the 16”x4” Phenolic Caster Wheel benefit heavy duty casters?
The 16”x4” Phenolic Caster Wheel with a straight-sided design supports up to 8,000 lbs, providing exceptional stability and load capacity as a heavy duty wheel for heavy duty casters in high-capacity applications like heavy material handling carts on smooth concrete.
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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