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Description
The Stem Caster Model G15 is a robust, heavy-duty industrial stem caster engineered for superior load-bearing capacity, boasting the highest capacity ratings among all stem caster models (up to 1,500 lbs per caster under ideal manual conditions, with weight directly on the swivel bearing). It is available with two stem types: threaded stems in ยพโ and 1โ diameters, and plain round stems in ยพโ, โ โ, 1โ, and 1-โ โ diameters. For threaded stem casters, the weight is designed to be supported by the top of the swivel bearing, not the threaded stem itself, meaning they are not suitable for use as leveling devices. To ensure stability and safety, it is strongly recommended to fully thread the caster into the application. Plain round stems, on the other hand, are secured inside tubing by drilling a hole through both the tubing and stem, then inserting a bolt through the cross hole for a secure fit. The Model G15 is intended exclusively for hand-powered, manually moved applications (up to 3 mph on smooth floors), making it ideal for carts or equipment that are not mechanically driven, with capacities rated for infrequent movement without abuse.
This heavy duty industrial stem caster offers extensive customization through wheel and bearing options to suit diverse industrial needs, such as warehouse handling, material carts, or factory equipment. All wheels are consistently 2 inches wide for optimal stability and load distribution. Available wheel diameters include 4″, 5″, 6″, and 8″, allowing selection based on floor conditions, maneuverability, and capacity requirementsโlarger diameters generally provide better rollability over obstacles and less effort required to initiate movement.
Wheel materials (treads) vary to match specific applications, including:
- Rubber (e.g., gray soft rubber with crown tread): Quiet, floor-protecting, and non-marking for smooth indoor surfaces.
- Polyurethane (e.g., all polyurethane, crown orange polyurethane on iron core, red crown polyurethane on cast iron core): Durable, non-marking, and resistant to chemicals/oils, ideal for institutional or factory floors.
- Polyolefin: Lightweight, affordable, and impact-resistant for general use.
- Nylon: High-strength and abrasion-resistant for rougher surfaces.
- Phenolic: Hard and heat-resistant for heavy loads in dry environments.
- Steel: Caster City offers Ductile Steel and Forged Steel wheels as options for this heavy duty industrial caster.
Bearing choices for the wheels further enhance performance and longevity, with options including:
- B (Ball Bearings): Smooth rolling for moderate loads. Lowest initial force needed to get moving.
- BRNZ (Bronze): High Temperature Bearing for High Heat Applications. Low-maintenance and corrosion-resistant.
- D (Delrin): Self-lubricating plastic for quiet, lightweight operation where frequent wash-downs occur.
- PS (Precision Sealed Ball Bearings): Maintenance-free, high-precision for smoother, longer-lasting performance (standard on many polyurethane wheels).
- P (Plain Bore): Simple and economical for basic applications.
- R (Roller Bearings): Cost Effective and a great choice for many industrial applications.
The swivel construction features precision-machined combination load and thrust bearings with heat-treated raceways for reduced vibration, easier swiveling, and extended durabilityโ Kingpinless Caster Design has no center pin and avoids weakpoints and failures occurring.
Optional add-ons enhance functionality:
- TB (Top Lock Brake): A pedal on the side of the wheel locks only the wheelโs rotation.
- TL (Total Lock Brake): Simultaneously locks both the wheel and the swivel mechanism for maximum stability.
- UFCB (Bolt-On Universal Face Contact Brake): A versatile, bolt-on brake that engages the wheelโs face to prevent movement.
- FCB (Heavy Duty Weld-On Face Contact Brake): A robust, permanently welded brake for heavy-duty applications requiring secure wheel locking.
These features, combined with the flexible wheel and bearing selections, make the G15 a versatile choice for industrial settings where durability, high load capacity, and customization are critical, provided the application aligns with its hand-powered design. For CAD files, exact capacities per configuration, or tailored recommendations, contact Caster City at sales@castercity.com or 800-501-3808.
Threaded Stem Casters should NOT be used as a “Leveling Device”!
Ductile Steel Caster Wheels from Caster City
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Caster Cityโs Ductile Steel Industrial Caster Wheels are designed for heavy-duty applications where loads surpass the capacity of floor-protective wheels or severe service conditions are present. Ideal for industrial and manufacturing settings where floor wear is secondary to the critical tasks performed, these wheels are available in 2โ, 3โ, and 4โ widths and diameters ranging from 4โ to 16โ. With high ductility and tensile strength, our ductile steel wheels absorb shocks and impacts without failure, ensuring reliable performance in rugged environments. For precise, guided movement, we offer a V-groove design that rolls smoothly on inverted angle iron tracks, providing stable and controlled operation in demanding conditions.
These Ductile Steel Industrial Caster Wheels are built for exceptional durability, featuring either roller bearings or sealed precision ball bearings, with load ratings determined solely by bearing capacity. Each wheel includes a lubrication fitting in the hub for easy maintenance and prolonged service life. Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 400ยฐF depending on the application, these solid steel wheels are well-suited for challenging environments. For continuous temperatures above 400ยฐF, where steel roller bearings and spanner bushings may anneal, consult our engineering team to ensure optimal performance in high-temperature applications.
While Ductile Steel Industrial Caster Wheels excel at handling substantial loads in harsh conditions, they can damage most factory floors under heavy loads. To mitigate this, they are typically used on steel plating, in metal channels, or as V-grooved wheels on angle iron tracks to protect costly flooring. Compared to Gray Iron wheels, our ductile steel wheels offer superior ductility and tensile strength, making them the top choice for environments requiring shock absorption and reliability. Contact Caster City for custom configurations to meet your heavy-duty needs with our durable, high-capacity ductile steel wheels.
TYPES OF STEMS FOR THIS MODEL
THREADED STEMS:
- TST1 โ Threaded Stem 3/4โณ-10 x 2-1/2โณ Long
- TSS7 โ Threaded Stem 3/4โณ-10 x 4-1/2โณ Long
- TST2 โ Threaded Stem 1โณ-8 x 2-1/4โณ Long
- TSC7 โ Threaded Stem 1โณ-8 x 4โณ Long
- TSS1 โ Threaded Stem 1/2โณ-13 x 4โณ (Good for only 350 lbs)
- TSD7 โ Threaded Stem 3/4โณ-10 x 4โณ Long
- TSD1 โ Threaded Stem 1โณ-8 x 6-1/4โณ Long
- TSS3 โ Threaded Stem 3/4โณ-10 x 6โณ Long
PLAIN ROUND STEMS:
- RDL2 โ Plain Round Stem 3/4โณ x 4โณ Long (To Drill Your Own Cross-Holes)
- RDL3 โ Plain Round Stem 7/8โณ x 4โณ Long (To Drill Your Own Cross-Holes)
- RDL4 โ Plain Round Stem 1โณ x 4โณ Long (To Drill Your Own Cross-Holes)
- RDL5 โ Plain Round Stem 1-3/8โณ x 4โณ Long (To Drill Your Own Cross-Holes)
FAQ
What material is the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel made from in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15?
The NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 is crafted from a high-strength nylon polymer, designed as a metal replacement where metal is too damaging, while still offering the capacity of a steel wheel, without developing flat spots.
What applications are best for the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?
The Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel is perfect for industrial settings requiring robust load handling on smooth floors, such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, and heavy equipment transport, where a stem mount caster serves as a metal replacement to protect floors while maintaining high capacity, recommended only for manually moved applications.
What bearing types come with the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15?
The NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 comes standard with stainless precision ball bearings (SPS) in all wheels for smooth rolling on smooth floors as a metal replacement.
Can the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 roll on rough floors?
No, the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 is built to handle smooth floors only, designed as a metal replacement where metal is too damagingโrough floors will compromise its performance and life.
Are the stainless steel casters with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel good for standing loads?
The stainless steel casters with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel, made of nylon, resist flat-spotting, making them suitable for standing loads without capacity adjustments, offering a reliable metal replacement for manually moved applications.
How do I protect the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 from damage?
Keep the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 free from shock, overloading, abuse, rough floors beyond its smooth-floor design, and exposure to excessive heat or chemicals, which can impact the wheelโs performance as a metal replacement and the stainless steel constructionโs integrity.
Do the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheels in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 leave marks on floors?
No, the non-marking nylon polymer build of the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheels in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 is ideal for protecting floor surfaces in industrial settings, serving as a metal replacement.
Why are the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Casters Model SS-G15 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheels good for industrial applications?
The Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Casters Model SS-G15 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheels roll smoothly on smooth floors, withstand heavy loads with a high capacity of 1,500 lbs per caster, and feature a stainless steel assembly ensuring corrosion resistance and durability, making them a smart choice as a metal replacement for industrial applications without a big price tag, recommended only for manually moved applications.
Whatโs the load capacity and temperature range for the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15?
The NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 holds up to 1,500 lbs per caster at room temperature and works effectively from -40ยฐF to 180ยฐF, with its nylon construction preventing flat spots as a metal replacement, suitable only for infrequently moved manual applications with no abuse.
How does the ergonomic design of the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 benefit users in industrial settings?
The ergonomic design of the NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15, with its durable nylon construction, reduces push-pull forces and the effort needed to move heavy loads, enhancing user comfort and control during manual operation in industrial settings as a metal replacement.
Why are the standard wheel brakes and swivel locks on the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheels important for safety in industrial settings?
The standard wheel brakes and swivel locks on the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheels allow users to secure the equipmentโlike heavy machinery or cartsโby preventing unwanted movement during tasks such as maintenance or loading, ensuring stability and safety in industrial environments.
What makes the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 a trusted choice for industrial applications?
The Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 delivers reliability in industrial applications through its stainless steel construction, NSF/ROHS compliance, and corrosion resistance, with a kingpinless design that reduces vibration and provides longer trouble-free performance during critical tasks, making it a trusted choice for safety-focused settings as a metal replacement.
How does the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 enhance stability for industrial equipment?
The Stainless Steel Kingpinless Stem Caster Model SS-G15 enhances stability for industrial equipment by using a precision machined swivel bearing for easier swiveling, a durable stainless steel construction for reduced swivel vibration, and standard wheel brakes and swivel locks to secure equipmentโlike carts or workstationsโfirmly in place during maintenance or loading, ensuring safety in high-demand environments.
Key Features
Construction: Forged stainless steel frame (NSF and ROHS compliant), 1/4″ thick legs welded inside and out
Weight Capacity: Up to 1,500 lbs per caster only if infrequently moved in a manual application where there is no abuse
Wheel Sizes: 4โ x 2โ, 5โ x 2โ, 6โ x 2โ, and 8โ x 2โ with “NX” Ultra High Capacity Polymer
Bearings: Stainless Precision Ball Bearings (SPS) (standard in all wheels)
Brake Options: No Brake, TB โ Top Lock Brake, FCB โ Heavy Duty Weld On Face Contact Brake, UFCB โ Universal Face Contact Brake
Fastener Type: Threaded stems (TST1: 3/4โณ โ 10 x 2 1/2โ, TSS7: 3/4โณ โ 10 x 4 1/2โ, TSS3: 3/4โณ โ 10 x 6โ, TST2: 1โณ โ 8 x 2 1/4โ, TSC7: 1โณ โ 8 x 4โ)
Applications: Manufacturing plants, warehouses, heavy equipment transport, automotive paint booths, aerospace cleanrooms, towline systems, food processing facilities, construction sites, defense, pharmaceuticals, electronics assembly, textile manufacturing, marine engineering, renewable energy installations, heavy equipment repair shops, logistics hubs
Application Use
Applications for Stainless Steel Model G15:
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Sterile equipment movers, cleanroom transport carts, autoclave carts for sterilizing tools, mobile storage cabinets.
- Healthcare Facilities: Heavy medical equipment transport (e.g., MRI, CT scanners), sterilizer carts for autoclaving instruments, mobile autoclave units for surgical tools.
- Research Laboratories: Autoclave carts for sterilizing lab instruments, hazardous material transport carts, sensitive equipment movers, mobile workstations.
- Food Processing Plants: Autoclave carts for sterilizing food processing tools, mobile processing equipment, washdown-ready maintenance carts, bakery rack transport.
- Commercial Kitchens and Catering: Autoclave carts for sterilizing kitchen tools, heavy kitchen carts, mobile serving stations, storage carts.
- Dairy Processing: Autoclave carts for sterilizing milk processing tools, cheese press movers, mobile storage units.
- Breweries and Beverage Production: Autoclave carts for sterilizing brewing equipment, keg transport carts, mobile bottling line equipment.
- Fisheries: Autoclave carts for sterilizing fish processing tools, mobile storage units, washdown-ready maintenance carts.
- Cruise Ships and Yachts: Autoclave carts for sterilizing galley tools, passenger service carts, maintenance equipment movers.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing: Autoclave carts for sterilizing cleanroom tools, wafer handling carts, photolithography equipment movers, cleanroom furniture.
- Waste Management: Autoclave carts for sterilizing hazardous waste handling tools, mobile recycling equipment, corrosive waste material transport.
- Textile Industry: Autoclave carts for sterilizing dyeing equipment, mobile fabric carts, maintenance tool carts.
- Pulp and Paper Industry: Autoclave carts for sterilizing chemical pulp tools, mobile processing equipment, maintenance carts.
- Agricultural Processing: Autoclave carts for sterilizing pesticide mixing tools, fertilizer transport carts, mobile storage units.
- Semiconductor manufacturing: wafer carts, bio-carts, Wafer Box Transport Carts
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 youโre 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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