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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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Plate Caster Model 9 Rigid is the matching plate caster for the Model 9 Swivel Caster. When manually moving equipment supported by four swivel casters it can be strenuous to control the direction you are pulling or pushing. Rigid casters help in controlling equipment being moved in straight line travel. Machinery with both rigid casters can not move sideways. Rigids are usually installed at the opposite end of the push handle and contain 2 legs perpendicular to the mounting plate. Leg thickness is 1/4”. The axle diameter is 1/2” long and is designed to use wheels with a hub width of 2 7/16”. This caster is constructed from stamped steel. Rigid Casters can carry more heft than swivel casters because they do not have an offset. Other mounting plate sizes and wheel bearing types are available on request.
*This Plate Caster Model 9 contains the High Capacity Black Polyolefin With Precision Sealed Ball Bearings in the Wheel.
The Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel is a versatile, heavy-duty industrial caster designed for high-capacity, sanitary mobility in demanding environments such as pharmaceutical labs, hospitals, food processing plants, schools, offices, retail, and workshops. Available as a swivel or rigid plate caster, it features a non-marking, glass-reinforced polyolefin RK Wheel with a 2-inch tread width, offered in 4”, 5”, 6”, or 8” diameters, capable of supporting up to 1200 lbs per caster on smooth floors. The RK Wheel’s injection-molded, glass-reinforced design provides extreme impact strength, unmatched chemical resistance, and steam cleaning compatibility, making it ideal for wet, chemically aggressive settings while maintaining hygiene standards, including NSF-rated compliance for food service. With a variety of bearing options—roller, Delrin, plain bore, ball, precision sealed ball, or stainless steel precision sealed ball bearings—and brake options like TB Top Lock, UFCB Face Contact Brake, TL Total Lock, or Swivel Locks, this caster ensures precise tracking, controlled movement, and safety for heavy loads. Its zinc-plated frame, mounted via a 4 x 4-1/2-inch top plate with a 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 to 3 x 3-inch bolt hole pattern, offers durability, though it may limit frequent washdowns compared to stainless steel.
This caster excels in environments requiring non-marking, chemically resistant performance, operating effectively from -20°F to 180°F (intermittent use up to 180°F), but it is not suited for freezers, high-heat applications, or rough, debris-covered floors. The RK Wheel handles static loads with minimal flat spotting risk, ideal for stationary equipment in hospitals or food processing plants, though prolonged standing in cold, dry conditions should be avoided to prevent brittleness. Maintenance is minimal, with precision sealed bearings requiring no upkeep and others needing occasional lubrication, while regular cleaning prevents debris buildup. Compared to iron wheel casters, the RK Wheel matches their 1200 lbs capacity while offering superior corrosion resistance and non-marking properties, making it a top choice for sanitary and institutional settings. Rigid casters enhance stability, ensuring straight-line tracking and safety for heavy carts, while the caster’s quiet operation and floor-protecting design benefit busy school corridors, retail stock carts, or workshop equipment racks, delivering reliable performance across diverse applications.
The Photo Displayed on CasterCity.com is the 6″ Caster Wheel.
This caster is available in Stainless Steel – click here. This is an excellent caster for wet or corrosive applications if your total weight exceeds 1000lbs. It comes with the same large selection of wheels, some of which are also NSF and ROHS compliant.
For more information and help placing an order, give us a call at 800-501-3808.
Application Use Plate Industrial Caster Model 9:
The Plate Model 9 is designed for medium to heavy-duty jobs and are built for floor protection, mobility, and ergonomic effectiveness in a variety of industries, such as:
Manufacturing Industry
Warehousing and Distribution
Automotive Industry
Aerospace Industry
Food Processing and Service
Healthcare
Retail
Construction and Maintenance
Agriculture
Marine
Data Centers and IT
Entertainment and Events
Laboratories
Printing and Publishing
Textile Industry
Chemical Industry
HVAC and Electrical
Woodworking and Metalworking
Waste Management
Fitness Centers
Transportation Hubs
Cold Storage and Refrigeration
What does the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel do best?
The Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel, a swivel plate caster or rigid plate caster, features a non-marking, black glass-reinforced polyolefin wheel with a 2-inch tread width, built for high-capacity, sanitary mobility in casters and wheels for pharmaceutical labs, hospitals, and food processing plants, supporting up to 1200 lbs on smooth floors with top chemical resistance and steam cleaning suitability. Rigid casters are essential for plate casters like Model 9, providing straight-line stability and controlled movement for heavy loads, ensuring precise tracking and safety in applications like food processing carts.
How does the RK Wheel’s glass-reinforced design help in sanitary settings?
The RK Wheel’s injection-molded, glass-reinforced polyolefin offers extreme impact strength and unmatched chemical resistance, perfect for heavy duty industrial casters in wet, chemically aggressive settings like food processing plants or labs, maintaining hygiene with steam cleaning compatibility. Rigid casters enhance stability for plate casters like Model 9, supporting heavy loads with controlled movement in sanitary environments.
What weight can the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel support?
This heavy duty industrial caster handles up to 1200 lbs per caster, ideal for heavy loads in food processing plants, hospitals, or retail settings on smooth floors, matching iron wheel capacity. Rigid casters provide essential stability for plate casters like Model 9, ensuring safe handling of heavy loads without lateral drift.
What sizes does the RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel offer for this caster?
The RK Wheel comes in 4”, 5”, 6”, or 8” diameters with a 2” tread width, fitting plate casters or swivel plate casters for sanitary environments like labs, hospitals, or food service. Rigid casters are crucial for plate casters like Model 9, offering straight-line tracking for heavy carts in these settings.
Which environments suit the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel best?
This caster thrives in wet, corrosive settings like hospitals, food processing plants, and labs with smooth floors, as well as institutional (schools, offices) and industrial (retail, workshops) areas, where casters and wheels need non-marking, chemically resistant performance. Rigid casters ensure stability for plate casters like Model 9, maintaining control in demanding environments.
Does the RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel resist chemicals and steam cleaning?
Yes, the RK Wheel excels at resisting chemicals and steam cleaning, perfect for washdown environments like food service, though not for solutions with over 10% acid content; the zinc-plated frame limits frequent washdown durability. Rigid casters support plate casters like Model 9, providing stable movement in wet settings.
How do you mount the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel on equipment?
The caster has a 4 x 4-1/2-inch top plate with a 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 to 3 x 3-inch bolt hole pattern, using 3/8” bolts, enabling easy mounting of heavy duty industrial casters on carts in labs or food processing plants. Rigid casters enhance plate casters like Model 9, ensuring secure mounting for heavy equipment.
Does the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel meet food service safety standards?
The RK Wheel’s NSF-rated design ensures hygiene for food service casters and wheels, though verify regulations, as the zinc-plated frame may limit frequent washdowns compared to stainless steel. Rigid casters provide stability for plate casters like Model 9, ensuring safe movement in food service environments.
What bearing options does the RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel provide?
The RK Wheel includes roller bearing, Delrin bearings, plain bore, ball bearings, precision sealed ball bearings, or stainless steel precision sealed ball bearings, offering versatility for heavy duty industrial casters in wet or dry settings like labs or retail. Rigid casters ensure stable tracking for plate casters like Model 9 in these applications.
Can the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel handle debris or rough floors?
No, the RK Wheel struggles with debris and requires smooth floors, making it ideal for heavy duty industrial casters in clean environments like labs or food processing plants, not rough or debris-covered surfaces. Rigid casters enhance plate casters like Model 9, maintaining control on smooth floors.
How does the RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel handle static loads?
The RK Wheel’s hard, glass-reinforced polyolefin supports static loads with minimal flat spotting risk, perfect for stationary casters in hospitals or food processing plants holding heavy equipment. Rigid casters support plate casters like Model 9, ensuring stability for static loads.
What temperature range does the RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel support?
The RK Wheel operates from -20°F to 180°F (intermittent use up to 180°F), suitable for wet environments but not freezers or high-heat applications like rack washers, ideal for casters and wheels in labs or food service. Rigid casters ensure stable movement for plate casters like Model 9 in these conditions.
How does the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel compare to iron wheel casters?
The RK Wheel matches iron wheel capacity (up to 1200 lbs) while being non-marking and chemically resistant, ideal for sanitary settings like labs, unlike iron’s corrosion risk. Rigid casters enhance plate casters like Model 9, ensuring stability for heavy loads.
Can the RK High Capacity Black Polyolefin Wheel stay under load for long periods?
The RK Wheel handles static loads well with minimal flat spotting risk, but avoid prolonged standing in cold, dry environments to prevent brittleness; use for casters in food processing or labs. Rigid casters provide stability for plate casters like Model 9, preventing drift during stationary use.
What maintenance does the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel need?
Precision sealed or stainless steel ball bearings require no maintenance, while roller, Delrin, or plain bore bearings may need occasional lubrication; regular cleaning prevents debris buildup for heavy duty industrial casters in food service or labs. Rigid casters ensure stable operation for plate casters like Model 9, minimizing maintenance needs.
What brake options come with this heavy duty industrial caster?
This plate caster provides the TB Top Lock Brake (metal, side-mounted, high-temp), UFCB Universal Bolt On Face Contact Brake (bolt-on, wheel-locking), TL Total Lock Brake (locks wheel and swivel, incompatible with swivel locks/raceway seals), and Swivel Locks (weld-on or bolt-on), ensuring safety for industrial casters in labs or retail. Rigid casters enhance plate casters like Model 9, providing stability when brakes are engaged.
How does the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel benefit schools or offices?
The RK Wheel’s non-marking, high-capacity design protects smooth floors and supports heavy loads, ideal for heavy duty industrial caster carts in schools or offices, ensuring quiet operation and chemical resistance. Rigid casters ensure straight-line stability for plate casters like Model 9, enhancing safety in busy school corridors.
Why does the Zinc-Plated Model 9 Caster with RK Wheel suit retail or workshops?
The RK Wheel’s 1200 lbs capacity, chemical resistance, and easy-rolling hard tread make it perfect for heavy duty industrial caster carts in retail (e.g., stock carts) or workshops (e.g., equipment racks) on smooth floors, offering non-marking performance with TB, UFCB, TL, or Swivel Lock brakes. Rigid casters provide essential stability for plate casters like Model 9, ensuring controlled movement.
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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