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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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The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Plate Caster SS-3A is a heavy duty industrial 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 this total lock stainless caster is a top choice among industrial casters and wheels for stainless steel caster applications needing reliability cleanliness and stability in washdown environments like pharmaceutical labs aerospace or material handling.
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What is the Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel used for?
It’s a total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel hold?
The Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?
The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?
The Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel mount to equipment?
The Stem Caster SS-3A mounts directly via its stem without a plate. It offers a variety of stem options including Expanding Rubber Stems (ER Series), Grip Ring Stems (GR Series), Square Stems (SQ Series), and Threaded Stems (TS Series), providing flexibility for different equipment types in sanitary settings. For exact stem dimensions contact Caster City at 800-501-3808.
What makes the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel on the Stem Caster SS-3A special?
The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel on the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A?
The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?
The Stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel handle wet or corrosive environments?
Yes the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A safe for factory floors?
Yes the APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel in the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A?
These wheels in the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel good for material handling?
Total locking brake casters like the Stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?
The Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?
For the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel be used with powered equipment?
Yes the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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.
Where can I buy the Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel?
You can buy the Stem Caster SS-3A total locking brake stem 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 10:35 PM PDT on Wednesday June 04 2025.
Key Features of the Stem Caster SS-3A with APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel
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