Description

This All Stainless Steel Total Locking Caster Variant.  Not a Directional Lock.

SS-K3AMD Caster Series: Traditional Stainless Steel Mobility for Medical Precision

The SS-K3AMD Caster Series from Caster City is built for medical and lab environments where cleanliness and reliability are everything. Made entirely from S304 stainless steel and mechanically polished to a smooth, reflective finish (Ra under 0.4 μm), this caster fights off germs and makes cleaning a breeze, meeting tough NSF and RoHS standards. You can get it in 3, 4, 5, or 6 inch diameters (all 1.25 inches wide) with non-marking soft gray rubber or polyurethane on polyolefin wheels, each with thread guards and sealed hub bearings to keep things rolling smoothly and quietly without scuffing hospital or lab floors.

This series comes with Total Locking (TL) and Directional Lock (DL) options, both using all-304 stainless steel brake mechanisms for durability and resistance to harsh cleaning agents. The Total Locking brake locks both the wheel and swivel, making the caster a solid extension of the equipment leg, perfect for keeping surgical carts or lab tables steady during tasks like sample prep or equipment adjustments, so nothing shifts unexpectedly. The Directional Lock stops the swivel for straight-line steering, great for pushing heavy diagnostic gear down long hallways. With a standard mounting plate (2-3/8 by 3-5/8 inches, bolt holes 1-3/4 by 2-7/8 inches slotted to 3 inches) and a standard 3/8 inch axle, the SS-K3AMD fits right into medical setups, balancing old-school build quality with modern cleanliness needs.

The SS-K3AMD’s all-stainless design, including its sturdy brakes, holds up in tough, frequently cleaned spaces without losing its shine or function. Whether weaving through tight operating rooms or anchoring equipment in pharmaceutical cleanrooms, this caster delivers solid performance where hygiene and precision matter most.

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.

Application Use

• Patient Transport & Care
  • Hospital beds and stretchers for inter-departmental transfers
  • Wheelchairs and walkers in rehabilitation wards
  • Ambulance equipment for rapid-response mobility
• Diagnostic & Procedural Support
  • IV poles and stands in infusion bays
  • Surgical carts and trolleys in operating theaters
  • Portable X-ray and ventilator units in ICUs
• Laboratory & Sample Handling
  • Carts for sensitive equipment (e.g., centrifuges, pipetting stations) and biohazardous samples
  • Refrigeration units, freezers, and incubators in analytical labs
  • Washing machines and autoclave trolleys for decontamination
• Pharmaceutical & Ancillary Facilities
  • Bulk material carts in compounding pharmacies
  • Ovens and drying racks in sterile processing units
  • Blood bank transport racks for phlebotomy samples