6″ Ultra High Capacity Polymer – Model 100 Rigid Caster

FAQ

What is the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel, and what’s it used for?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel is a kingpinless plate mount caster shipped from Texas, Ohio, or Washington, featuring a 6 1/4″ x 7 1/2″ top plate and designed for tough industrial tasks. This caster wheel is extremely important for aerospace and other industries with expensive epoxy floors costing tens of millions of dollars, selected for heavy loads that will be moved indoors on smooth floors to protect these costly surfaces from the damage that metal wheels always cause. It’s ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, chemical plants, mining operations, construction sites, heavy logistics hubs, power plants, shipyards, aerospace facilities, foundries, defense manufacturing, railway maintenance, high-temperature processing plants, and food processing, handling both manually moved and mechanically powered equipment with 3″ and 4″ wide wheels and overall heights of 6” x 3” or 6” x 4” = 8.5”, 8” x 3” or 8” x 4” = 10-1/2”, 10” x 3” or 10” x 4” = 12-1/2”, and 12” x 4” = 15-1/2”.

Contact us: sales@castercity.com or 800-501-3808.

What’s the load capacity of the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel supports up to 15,000 lbs per caster, with the NX wheel providing up to 8,000 lbs per wheel under ideal manual conditions (up to 3 mph on smooth floors), protecting expensive epoxy floors from metal wheel damage. Exact capacity depends on bearing type and size—contact us for powered equipment or harsh conditions ratings.

What wheel sizes are available for the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel comes in 3″ and 4″ widths with diameters of 6″, 8″, 10″, and 12″, with overall heights of 6” x 3” or 6” x 4” = 8.5”, 8” x 3” or 8” x 4” = 10-1/2”, 10” x 3” or 10” x 4” = 12-1/2”, and 12” x 4” = 15-1/2”. Larger diameters like 12” x 4” maximize load capacity while safeguarding costly epoxy floors.

What materials are used in the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel features a zinc-plated steel frame with a stainless steel option, a precision machined swivel bearing, and thick legs, ensuring durability. The NX wheel is a non-marking black nylon polymer, compression molded and machined with straight sides, developed specifically to protect expensive epoxy floors from the damage caused by metal wheels.

What bearings are used in the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel supports a range of bearings depending on the wheel size (to be specified later)—contact us at 800-501-3808 to select the best option for your 8,000 lbs load capacity, ensuring floor protection.

What brake options are available for the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel offers a Swivel Lock (weld-on or bolt-on), a Weld On Face Contact Brake, or a TB Pedal on Side top lock brake. These options lock the wheel or swivel for stability under heavy loads on expensive epoxy floors.

Can the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel handle wet or corrosive environments?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel has a zinc-plated steel frame that resists rust, with a stainless steel option for wet or corrosive settings—ideal if your total load exceeds 4,000 lbs. The NX wheel’s nylon composition resists corrosion and most chemicals, protecting costly epoxy floors.

Which industries use the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel is extremely important for aerospace, warehouses, manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, chemical plants, mining operations, construction sites, heavy logistics hubs, power plants, shipyards, aerospace facilities, foundries, defense manufacturing, railway maintenance, high-temperature processing plants, and food processing, where it supports heavy loads without damaging expensive epoxy floors costing tens of millions.

How do I maintain the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel for long-term use?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel requires greasing the lubrication fittings on the raceway, wheel bearings, and axle regularly. Its compression-molded nylon design ensures no flat spots or delamination under heavy static loads, protecting epoxy floors—don’t exceed 15,000 lbs per caster or 8,000 lbs per wheel.

Can the Heavy Duty Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel be used with powered equipment?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel is built for both manual and mechanically powered equipment thanks to its precision machined swivel bearing. For powered setups, call Caster City at 800-501-3808 to confirm safety, ensuring floor protection.

What size is the mounting plate on the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel has a top plate of 6 1/4″ x 7 1/2″ with bolt hole spacing of 4 1/2″ x 6″ slotted to 4 1/8″ x 6 1/8″, using 3/8″ mounting bolts, making it a robust fit for replacing old casters or heavy equipment on expensive epoxy floors. Contact us for detailed specs.

Where can I buy the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel is available at www.castercity.com or get more details there, shipped from Texas, Ohio, or Washington. For custom setups or questions, call Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com.

What are the overall heights for the Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel?

The Heavy Duty Industrial Plate Caster Model 100 with NX Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel has the following overall heights: 6” x 3” or 6” x 4” wheel is 8.5”, 8” x 3” or 8” x 4” wheel is 10-1/2”, 10” x 3” or 10” x 4” wheel is 12-1/2”, and 12” x 4” wheel is 15-1/2”, ensuring compatibility with 3″ and 4″ wide wheels. These heights help determine fit for protecting expensive epoxy floors.

Key Features of the Plate Caster Model 100 with “NX” Ultra High Capacity Polymer Wheel

• Construction: Zinc-plated steel frame with stainless steel option
• Weight Capacity: Up to 15,000 lbs per caster, NX wheel up to 8,000 lbs
• Wheel Sizes: 6” x 3” to 12” x 4” (3″ and 4″ widths)
• Bearings: Varies by wheel type (contact us for options)
• Brake Options: Swivel Lock (weld-on or bolt-on), Weld On Face Contact Brake, Pedal on Side of Wheel Brake (TB)
• Top Plate: 6 1/4″ x 7 1/2″ with bolt hole spacing 4 1/2″ x 6″ slotted to 4 1/8″ x 6 1/8″
• Overall Heights: 6” x 3” or 6” x 4” wheel (8.5”), 8” x 3” or 8” x 4” wheel (10-1/2”), 10” x 3” or 10” x 4” wheel (12-1/2”), 12” x 4” wheel (15-1/2”)
• Applications: Aerospace, warehouses, manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, chemical plants, mining operations, construction sites, heavy logistics hubs, power plants, shipyards, aerospace facilities, foundries, defense manufacturing, railway maintenance, high-temperature processing plants, food processing