Name: 5" Gray Soft Rubber Wheel - Stainless Steel 3
SKU: SS-3RF5X1.25-S
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5″ Gray Soft Rubber Wheel – Stainless Steel 3

$62.34

PN: SS-3RF5X1.25-S

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SKU: SS-3RF5X1.25-SCategories: Stainless Steel Casters, Stainless Steel Plate Caster Model 3 - up to 350 lbs each - Plate Size 2-3/8" x 3-5/8", SS3 - Swivel

Technical Specifications

Wheel Diameter

Caster City Recommendation

Ollie Recommends!

Non-Marking

Yes

Stainless Steel Grade

304 Stainless Steel

Durometer

75A ± 5

ISO 9001

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Wheel Width

1.25"

Wheel Bearing

Precision Sealed Ball Bearings

Maximum Capacity (lbs)

250 lbs

Overall Height

6-3/16"

Swivel Radius

Color

Gray

Weight

2.5 lbs

Description

5″ Gray Soft Rubber. Swivel Bearing Seal & Grease Fitting. Model 3 Stainless Steel is a light duty stainless steel plate caster capable of up to 300lbs of weight per caster depending on the wheels. The stainless casters are formed of stamped 304 stainless steel. These casters are ideal for use in corrosive or wet setting. This model comes standard with a seal on the turn bearing and lubricated fittings for the moving parts. The center pin is a 1/2” stainless steel rivet and the axle diameter is 3/8”. Optional lube axle bolt is available with a lubed fitting in the bolt head for lubricating the wheel. The swivel turn bearing consists of 2 rows of ball bearings for ease of swiveling. It also come standard with a metal cover shield to prevent the swivel caster from dust and dirt. Lastly, this model’s mounting plate is 2 3/8” x 3 5/8” and the hole pattern is slotted to : 1 3/4” x 2 7/8” – 3”. It is designed to use a mounting bolt size of 5/16”. High polish (mirror) finish is available upon request. The Stainless Steel Caster Model 3 is built and extended for use on flat floors and in hand powered applications where there is no wrong use of any kind. Avert usage with power towed applications and where there are shock loads. This stem caster is NSF and ROHS compliant.

This swivel caster has a soft gray rubber wheel that is non-marking in nature and is bonded to a plastic center. The axle diameter of this caster wheel is ⅜” and the width of the wheel is 1-¼”.The durometer of this soft gray rubber caster wheel is 90-95A, making it ideal for vibration and noise reduction. This institutional gray soft rubber caster wheel is completed with plastic thread guards which act as spanner bushings for the sealed precision ball bearing in the center of the hub, providing ample protection for the bearing from direct moisture contact. These caster wheels should not be left standing under load for extended periods as the tires may take a permanent “set” or develop flat spots.

In food service areas, hospitals, and science research labs where stainless steel casters on carts need to roll quietly without marking the floors, Caster City’s RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel gets the job done with no hassle. Its gray non-marking thermoplastic rubber tire, bonded to a polyolefin center, absorbs shocks to protect the cart and fragile items like lab samples, handling small debris with no issue. This wheel cuts noise and vibration, making it ideal for hospitals, pharmaceutical labs, and food service settings where clean, quiet performance is a must.

The soft gray rubber RF wheel in a stainless steel caster can handle chemicals and solvents without a problem, but it’s not made for rough treatment—avoid overloading, uneven floors, or leaving it under a load for too long, as that can cause flat spots. If you’re moving the cart by hand, drop the load capacity by 50% to make pushing easier, and pick the largest diameter you can for a smoother roll. Built for dry factory floors, the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in a stainless steel caster protects costly surfaces and extends equipment life, but watch out for harsh impacts or certain chemicals that might affect the bonding over time.

FAQ

Stainless Steel Swivel Plate Caster Model SS-3 with 1.25-Inch Wide RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel

What material is the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel made from in the Stainless Steel Swivel Plate Caster Model SS-3?

The RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 swivel plate caster has a non-marking gray thermoplastic rubber tire with a Shore 90-95A durometer, mechanically bonded to a polyolefin center, designed for quiet rolling and vibration reduction in sensitive settings.

What applications are best for the light-duty stainless steel swivel caster with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels in institutional settings?

This light-duty stainless steel swivel caster with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels is perfect for food service, hospitals, and science labs in institutional settings, where it moves carts or tables on smooth floors in dry or washdown environments, ensuring quiet operation, shock absorption, and floor protection with an optional total lock brake for stability.

What bearing type comes with the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty swivel caster?

The RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty swivel caster comes with sealed precision ball bearings, protected by plastic spanner bushings that act as thread guards and shield against moisture, ensuring smooth rolling on smooth floors in institutional applications.

Can the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel swivel caster roll on rough floors?

No, the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel swivel caster is designed for smooth floor surfaces only—rough floors or obstructions will damage these stainless steel casters and shorten their lifespan.

Are the stainless steel swivel casters with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 good for standing loads?

No, the stainless steel swivel casters with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 are not ideal for standing loads—don’t exceed 50% of the rated capacity for prolonged parked applications, as the tires may take a permanent set or develop flat spots.

How do I protect the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Stainless Steel Swivel Plate Caster Model SS-3 from damage?

Protect the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 swivel plate caster by avoiding overloading, uneven floors, harsh impacts, or certain chemicals that might affect the bonding over time, ensuring its performance in washdown environments.

Do the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 light-duty swivel caster leave marks on floors in institutional settings?

No, the non-marking gray thermoplastic rubber tire design of the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels in the Model SS-3 light-duty swivel caster is perfect for protecting floor surfaces in hospitals, labs, or other institutional settings.

Why are the stainless steel swivel casters with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels good for institutional washdown applications?

The stainless steel swivel casters with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels reduce noise and vibration, resist chemicals and solvents, and provide smooth rolling, with the stainless steel assembly ensuring corrosion resistance, making them a practical choice for washdown applications in institutional settings.

What’s the load capacity and temperature range for the RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty plate caster, and how do I handle high-temperature applications or prolonged parking?

The RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty plate caster supports up to 300 lbs per wheel at room temperature and operates from -20°F to 450°F; the caster can handle up to 400°F due to its raceway seals, with the TL and TB brakes being high temp compatible—don’t exceed 50% of the rated capacity for prolonged parking to avoid flat spots, and consult Caster City for extended high-temp use.

What brake options are available for the Stainless Steel Swivel Plate Caster Model SS-3 with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels?

The Model SS-3 offers three stainless steel brake options: the Total Locking Brake (TL) to lock both wheel and swivel (high temp compatible), the Top Lock Brake (TB) with a metal pedal on the side (high temp compatible), and the Plastic Top Lock Brake (PTB) with a plastic pedal behind the wheel (not high temp usable due to the plastic pedal).

What are the mounting specifications for the Stainless Steel Swivel Plate Caster Model SS-3 with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels?

The Model SS-3 has a mounting plate size of 2 3/8” x 3 5/8” with a slotted bolt hole pattern of 1 3/4” x 2 7/8” to 3”, designed to use 5/16” mounting bolts, ensuring secure attachment for institutional equipment like carts or tables.

Why is the optional total lock brake on the Model SS-3 swivel plate caster with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels important for safety in hospital or lab settings?

The optional total lock brake on the Model SS-3 swivel plate caster locks the swivel and wheel, fully immobilizing the stainless steel assembly to prevent movement of objects—like carts, tables, or lab equipment—when someone leans on them during tasks such as working, cleaning, or setup, ensuring safety in hospital or lab environments. Total locking casters are important because in cutting, welding, sawing, or similar tasks, people will lean against the worktable while doing their dangerous cut, and the total lock caster prevents anything in the caster from moving, totally immobilizing wheel and swivel rotation.

What makes the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial caster a trusted choice for institutional applications in wet settings?

The Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial caster is a trusted choice for wet institutional settings due to its 304 stainless steel construction, NSF and ROHS compliance, raceway seals for high-temp use up to 400°F, zerk fitting, and dust cover for the swivel bearing, offering corrosion resistance and durability for washdown environments like labs or hospitals.

How does the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial caster enhance stability for lab or hospital equipment in institutional settings?

The Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial caster enhances stability for lab or hospital equipment with its double ball bearing swivel for smooth rotation, raceway seals and dust cover for durability, and brake options like TL, TB, and PTB to secure equipment—like carts or tables—firmly in place during operations, ensuring safety in institutional settings.

How can I contact Caster City for more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the Model SS-3 swivel plate caster with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels?

For more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the Model SS-3 swivel plate caster with RF Soft Gray Rubber Caster Wheels, contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com.

Application Use

Healthcare (Up to 350 lbs): Hospital beds, medical carts, IV poles — Non-marking, rubber wheels
Education (Up to 300 lbs): Classroom chairs, library carts — Polypropylene, rubber wheels
Offices (Up to 300 lbs): Office chairs, desks — Soft rubber, nylon wheels
Retail (Up to 300 lbs): Display racks, shopping carts — Non-marking, polyurethane wheels
Food Service (Up to 1250 lbs, NSF certified): Food carts, kitchen equipment — Stainless steel, high-temp wheels
Industrial (Up to 350 lbs): Moving dollies, stocking carts — Hard rubber, nylon wheels
Hospitality (Up to 300 lbs): Banquet tables, laundry carts — Chrome, rubber wheels
Warehouses (Up to 1500 lbs): Shelving, carts — Polyurethane, steel wheels
Manufacturing (Up to 350 lbs): Assembly lines, material handling — Phenolic, rubber wheels

Application Uses for Ultra High Capacity Polymer Caster Wheels:

Material Handling
- Platform trucks for transporting heavy goods in warehouses
- Carts for moving bulk materials in distribution centers
- Dollies for relocating heavy inventory in logistics hubs
- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in automated warehouses
- Tow lines for continuous material transport in plants
- Pallet trucks for handling oversized pallets
- Container movers for shipping and receiving docks
Manufacturing
- Assembly line carts for moving heavy machinery components
- Work-in-progress (WIP) carts for transporting parts during production
- Metal fabrication shop trolleys for steel or aluminum components
- Heavy equipment movers for relocating industrial presses
- Tooling carts for large molds or dies
- Conveyor system supports for moving oversized products
- Maintenance carts for servicing heavy machinery
Warehousing and Distribution
- Pallet movers for high-capacity storage systems
- Inventory carts for bulk goods in e-commerce fulfillment centers
- Container transport carts for cross-docking operations
- Rack movers for repositioning heavy storage racks
- Order picking carts for large or heavy items
- Shipping crate transporters for outbound logistics
- Cold storage carts for frozen or refrigerated goods
Aerospace
- Ground support equipment for aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft component movers for wings, fuselages, or engines
- Tool carts for heavy aviation tools in hangars
- Assembly jigs for positioning large aerospace parts
- Test equipment movers for wind tunnel or stress testing setups
- Rocket or satellite component transporters in manufacturing facilities
- Runway equipment carts for ground operations
Automotive
- Vehicle assembly line carts for chassis or body panels
- Engine block movers in production plants
- Tire stack transporters for tire manufacturing
- Heavy parts carts for axles, transmissions, or suspensions
- Paint shop carts for moving vehicle frames
- Quality control carts for moving vehicles during inspection
- Scrap metal bins for recycling in manufacturing plants
Defense and Military
- Ammunition carts for transporting heavy ordnance
- Equipment movers for tanks, artillery, or radar systems
- Mobile command center equipment transporters
- Field hospital equipment carts for heavy medical devices
- Supply chain carts for moving heavy military gear
- Missile component movers in defense manufacturing
- Armory carts for weapons storage and transport
Shipbuilding and Marine
- Ship component movers for hull sections or propellers
- Dockside equipment carts for port operations
- Shipyard trolleys for moving heavy materials
- Anchor or chain transporters in marine construction
- Dry dock equipment movers for maintenance operations
- Offshore platform supply carts for heavy tools
- Submarine component movers in manufacturing facilities
Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
- Construction equipment movers for bulldozers or excavators
- Agricultural machinery carts for tractors or combines
- Mining equipment transporters for drills or conveyors
- Industrial pump or compressor movers
- Generator or turbine component carts
- Heavy machinery assembly line carts
- Crane or hoist component transporters
Medical and Healthcare
- MRI machine movers in hospitals or imaging centers
- CT scanner transporters for medical facilities
- Heavy hospital bed movers for patient rooms
- Surgical equipment carts for operating theaters
- Radiology equipment movers for diagnostic labs
- Pharmacy bulk storage carts for medical supplies
- Sterilization equipment transporters in clean rooms
Agriculture
- Heavy equipment movers for tractors or harvesters
- Grain or feed carts for bulk agricultural products
- Irrigation system component transporters
- Fertilizer or chemical container movers
- Livestock equipment carts for feeding or milking systems
- Greenhouse equipment movers for hydroponic systems
- Harvesting machinery component transporters
Construction
- Crane component movers for tower or mobile cranes
- Material handler carts for concrete or steel beams
- Scaffolding transporters for construction sites
- Heavy tool carts for jackhammers or compressors
- Precast concrete element movers for building components
- Temporary structure movers for modular buildings
- Construction waste bins for debris removal
Mining
- Ore carts for transporting mined materials
- Drilling equipment movers for underground operations
- Conveyor system component transporters
- Heavy machinery carts for mining excavators
- Explosives storage carts for blasting operations
- Ventilation system movers for mine air management
- Rock crusher component transporters
Energy
- Transformer movers in power plants
- Generator carts for energy production facilities
- Wind turbine component transporters in manufacturing
- Solar panel frame movers in production plants
- Oil rig equipment carts for offshore platforms
- Nuclear reactor component movers in controlled environments
- Battery storage carts for renewable energy systems
Food and Beverage
- Bulk ingredient carts for flour, sugar, or liquids
- Processing equipment movers for mixers or ovens
- Cold storage container transporters for frozen goods
- Bottling line carts for moving heavy bottles or cans
- Packaging equipment movers for pallets or crates
- Sanitation equipment carts for cleaning systems
- Large batch transporters for food production
Pharmaceutical and Chemical
- Clean room equipment movers for sterile environments
- Chemical reactor carts for production facilities
- Bulk chemical container transporters
- Laboratory equipment movers for heavy analyzers
- Tablet press or packaging machine carts
- Hazardous material carts for safe transport
- Sterile supply carts for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Waste Management
- Heavy waste bin movers for industrial refuse
- Recycling container transporters for metal or plastic
- Compactor or baler component carts
- Hazardous waste carts for safe disposal
- Landfill equipment movers for waste processing
- Scrap material carts for recycling plants
- Sludge or liquid waste container transporters
Textile Industry
- Large fabric roll movers for weaving or knitting
- Dyeing machine component carts
- Textile machinery movers for looms or spindles
- Yarn or thread bulk storage carts
- Cutting table transporters for fabric processing
- Finished garment carts for bulk transport
- Chemical treatment carts for textile finishing
Printing and Publishing
- Printing press movers for large offset printers
- Paper roll carts for newsprint or magazines
- Binding machine component transporters
- Ink container movers for printing operations
- Finished product carts for books or catalogs
- Packaging equipment movers for printed materials
- Plate or die storage carts for printing presses
Electronics Manufacturing
- Semiconductor equipment movers for clean rooms
- Circuit board assembly line carts
- Heavy testing equipment transporters
- Battery manufacturing carts for EV batteries
- Robotics component movers for automation systems
- Server rack transporters for data center assembly
- Precision instrument carts for electronics testing
Miscellaneous Industrial Applications
- Stage equipment movers for theater or concert setups
- Museum exhibit transporters for large artifacts
- Retail display movers for heavy fixtures
- Theme park ride component carts for maintenance
- Film production equipment movers for heavy cameras or sets
- Data center equipment carts for servers or cooling units
- Railroad maintenance carts for track or locomotive parts

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