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Technical Specifications
Wheel Diameter
5
Caster City Recommendation
Ollie Recommends!
Non-Marking
Yes
Stainless Steel Grade
304 Stainless Steel
Wheel Width
1 1/4
Wheel Bearing
Delrin
Stem Size
See OPTIONS ABOVE
Maximum Capacity (lbs)
350 lbs
Overall Height
6 3/16"
Swivel Radius
4
Color
Blue
Stainless Steel Stem Add Ons
ER17, ER21, ER25, ER26, ER27, ER28, ER29, ER9, GR91, GR95, HK1/2, RD3/4, SQ3/4, SQ7/8-GR, TS-S1, TS-S2, TS-S3, TS-S7, TS22, TS26N, TS61
Brake Codes
PTB, TB
Lube Axle Code
LA
Weight
3.25 lbs
Description
The APH – Solid All Polyurethane Heavy Duty Wheel for the Stem Caster SS-3 is a light-duty industrial caster wheel designed for sanitary, washdown applications in settings like pharmaceutical labs, hospitals, food processing plants, and labs where premium performance is essential. Available in diameters of 3”, 4”, and 5” with a 1-¼” tread width, this blue solid polyurethane wheel locked to a polyolefin core supports up to 350 lbs per caster, aligning with the SS-3’s high-quality bracket limit, 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, corrosive applications like food processing plants or hospitals while offering quiet mobility for carts or equipment. Its solid polyurethane construction resists water, chemicals, but isn’t suited for shock, overloading, abuse, obstructions, poor floors, or standing loads, prioritizing premium sanitary performance in smooth, dry settings like labs or food plants. Paired with the Stem Caster SS-3’s S304 stainless steel frame featuring a metal cover shield, two high-temperature white seals (rated -20°F to 450°F), a grease fitting on the dust cover, and a rare total-locking capability with TB or -TL brake options, this stainless steel caster is a top choice among industrial casters and wheels for stainless steel caster applications needing high-quality, durable, secure operation in washdown environments like pharmaceutical labs, aerospace, or material handling.
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
Total Locking Stainless Caster Model 3A Application Use:
- Healthcare and Medical
- Hospital beds (exposed to washdowns and cleaning agents)
- Medical carts (used in sterile, frequently cleaned areas)
- IV stands (subject to spills and cleaning)
- Surgical tables (in operating rooms with rigorous sanitation)
- Diagnostic equipment (e.g., mobile X-ray machines in damp environments)
- Patient lifts (used in wet areas like bathrooms)
- Autoclave equipment (exposed to steam and moisture)
- Food and Beverage
- Food processing equipment (e.g., conveyors, mixers in wet processing areas)
- Food service carts (in kitchens with steam and washdowns)
- Kitchen equipment (e.g., mobile ovens, mixers exposed to moisture)
- Dishwashing carts (constantly wet from cleaning)
- Brewery and winery equipment (in humid, wet fermentation areas)
- Dairy processing equipment (in high-hygiene, washdown environments)
- Hospitality
- Hotel luggage carts (in coastal hotels or pool areas)
- Housekeeping carts (used in bathrooms or wet cleaning areas)
- Banquet tables (in outdoor or humid event spaces)
- Room service carts (exposed to spills and outdoor conditions)
- Marine and Coastal
- Equipment on ships (e.g., maintenance carts exposed to saltwater)
- Dockside equipment (e.g., loading carts in salty, wet conditions)
- Coastal area equipment (e.g., beach maintenance tools in humid, salty air)
- Pharmaceutical and Laboratory
- Cleanroom carts (in sterile, washdown environments)
- Sterile equipment movers (exposed to cleaning chemicals)
- Laboratory benches on wheels (in chemical-heavy labs)
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment (in areas with corrosive substances)
- Industrial and Manufacturing
- Material handling carts in chemical plants (exposed to corrosive chemicals)
- Equipment in wastewater treatment plants (in wet, corrosive settings)
- Automotive painting booths (with chemical and moisture exposure)
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment (in cleanrooms with washdowns)
- Oil and gas industry equipment (e.g., in refineries or offshore platforms with saltwater)
- Mining equipment (in wet, muddy conditions)
- Construction equipment (in outdoor, humid, or coastal job sites)
- Transportation and Logistics
- Laundry trucks (frequently washed and exposed to moisture)
- Dollies (in wet warehouses or coastal distribution centers)
- Stock carts (in humid storage or outdoor loading areas)
- Shopping carts (in coastal or humid retail settings)
- Aviation and aerospace plant equipment (in hangars with moisture or chemicals)
- Distribution center equipment (in corrosive or wet storage environments)
- Entertainment and Retail
- Stage equipment (e.g., lighting rigs in outdoor or coastal venues)
- Lighting rigs in theaters (in humid or outdoor performance spaces)
- Retail display units (in coastal stores with salty air exposure)
- Other Applications
- Zoo and animal care equipment (e.g., cages, feeding carts in washdown areas)
- Swimming pool equipment (exposed to chlorine and moisture)
- Greenhouse equipment (in humid, wet plant-growing environments)
FAQ
Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3 with 1.25-Inch Wide AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel
What material is the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel made from in the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3?
The AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 swivel stem caster is a one-piece solid polyurethane wheel with a Shore 60-65D durometer, designed for non-marking performance and washdown suitability due to its smooth, non-porous surface.
What applications are best for the light-duty stainless steel stem caster with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels in institutional settings?
This light-duty stainless steel stem caster with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels is perfect for pharmaceutical labs, hospitals, and food processing plants in institutional settings, where a stem mount caster moves carts or tables on smooth floors in washdown environments, ensuring no water or contamination collects on the wheel surface, with an optional total lock brake for stability.
What bearing type comes with the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster?
The AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster comes with a plain bore for a 3/8” axle, using either stainless steel or delrin spanners for smooth rolling in institutional applications.
Can the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel stem caster roll on rough floors?
No, the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel stem 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 stem casters with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels in the Model SS-3 good for standing loads?
No, the stainless steel stem casters with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels in the Model SS-3 are not ideal for standing loads—prolonged static loads should be avoided to prevent potential damage to the wheel.
How do I protect the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3 from damage?
Protect the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 stem caster by avoiding shock, overloading, abuse, obstructions, or rough floors, ensuring its performance in washdown environments.
Do the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster leave marks on floors in institutional settings?
No, the non-marking design of the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster is perfect for protecting floor surfaces in hospitals, labs, or other institutional settings.
Why are the stainless steel stem casters with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels good for institutional washdown applications?
The stainless steel stem casters with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels are designed for washdown applications as the wheel’s smooth, non-porous surface prevents water or contamination from collecting, resisting chemicals, oils, and solvents, with the stainless steel assembly ensuring corrosion resistance, making them a practical choice for institutional settings.
What’s the load capacity and temperature range for the AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster, and how do I handle high-temperature applications?
The AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheel in the Model SS-3 light-duty stem caster supports up to 350 lbs per wheel and operates from -20°F to 180°F; the caster can handle up to 400°F due to its raceway seals, with the TL and TB brakes being high temp compatible—consult Caster City for extended high-temp use beyond the wheel’s limit.
What brake options are available for the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3 with AP Solid All Polyurethane 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 stem types are available for the Stainless Steel Swivel Stem Caster Model SS-3 with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels?
The Model SS-3 is compatible with grip ring stems, threaded stems, round stems, square stems, stems with cross holes (both round and square), and expanding rubber stems, providing versatile mounting options for institutional equipment like carts or tables in labs or hospitals.
Why is the optional total lock brake on the Model SS-3 stem caster with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels important for safety in hospital or lab settings?
The optional total lock brake on the Model SS-3 stem 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 stem caster a trusted choice for institutional applications in wet settings?
The Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial stem 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 stem caster enhance stability for lab or hospital equipment in institutional settings?
The Model SS-3 light-duty stainless steel industrial stem 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 stem caster with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels?
For more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the Model SS-3 stem caster with AP Solid All Polyurethane Wheels, contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com.
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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