8″ Black Polyolefin Wheel – Kingless Swivel Stainless Steel G15 Caster
$184.28
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Description
8″ Polyolefin ( Black ) Wheel. Size shown in photo is 6 x 2. This G15 stainless steel caster is a kingpinless design, meaning there is no integral center pin that can fail in abusive and demanding situations. It’s precision machined swivel bearing contains a combination load and thrust bearing which enables easier swiveling and reduced swivel vibration. This stainless steel caster uses 2” wide wheels that come with a variety of bearing choices to suit your application. This Stainless Steel caster has an electrolytic finishing for smoothness and polishing. This stainless steel swivel caster is intended for manually operated applications only, please consult with us if powered equipment is to be used. The head of the axle bolt and the swivel bearing both have grease fittings standard. The mounting plate and legs of the caster are ¼” thick 304 stainless steel. This caster is ROHS and NSF compliant. This Stainless Steel Caster Model G15 is not intended to hold more than 6000lbs of weight per each swivel caster, if your application exceeds this capacity per caster please contact us for better choices.
The PB Polyolefin Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Plate Caster Model SS-G15 is a great choice for institutional needs in settings like pharmaceutical labs, food processing plants, and wet environments where lightweight, non-marking mobility and corrosion resistance are essential. This 2-inch wide wheel, available in 4”, 5”, 6”, and 8” diameters, holds up to 300 lbs per wheel at room temperature, featuring a one-piece solid sanitary design injection-molded from a blend of thermoplastic polymers. It’s resistant to most commonly encountered liquids, making it ideal for wet or mildly corrosive applications, and it won’t develop flat spots if parked for long periods, though it has a lower capacity and more limited temperature range than nylon wheels. The wheel can come with either a flat or crowned tread face and offers bearing options like plain bore, sealed ball bearings, or roller bearings for smooth rolling, ensuring excellent floor protection and non-conductive properties in applications like mobile carts or equipment in washdown areas.
The stainless steel kingpinless caster assembly, made from 304 stainless steel with ¼” thick legs welded to a precision machined swivel bearing, ensures easier swivel rotation, reduced vibration, and long trouble-free performance for both manually moved and mechanically powered equipment, with lubrication fittings for all movable parts and a larger swivel radius on 6” and 8” wheels to reduce shimmy vibration and ease directional changes. It features a top plate size of 4” x 4½” and bolt hole spacing of 2-5/8” x 3-5/8” to 3” x 3”, with brake options including the Top Lock Brake (TB), Universal Bolt-On Face Contact Brake (UFCB), Heavy Duty Weld-On Face Contact Brake (HDFCB), and both weld-on and bolt-on swivel locks for directional control. The stainless steel assembly is NSF and ROHS compliant, offering excellent corrosion resistance in wet environments, making this industrial plate caster a great fit for equipment needing reliable, lightweight mobility in sanitary or washdown settings.
Sample of the Stainless Steel Caster Model SS-G15:
Applications for Stainless Steel Model G15:
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Sterile equipment movers, cleanroom transport carts, autoclave carts for sterilizing tools, mobile storage cabinets.
- Healthcare Facilities: Heavy medical equipment transport (e.g., MRI, CT scanners), sterilizer carts for autoclaving instruments, mobile autoclave units for surgical tools.
- Research Laboratories: Autoclave carts for sterilizing lab instruments, hazardous material transport carts, sensitive equipment movers, mobile workstations.
- Food Processing Plants: Autoclave carts for sterilizing food processing tools, mobile processing equipment, washdown-ready maintenance carts, bakery rack transport.
- Commercial Kitchens and Catering: Autoclave carts for sterilizing kitchen tools, heavy kitchen carts, mobile serving stations, storage carts.
- Dairy Processing: Autoclave carts for sterilizing milk processing tools, cheese press movers, mobile storage units.
- Breweries and Beverage Production: Autoclave carts for sterilizing brewing equipment, keg transport carts, mobile bottling line equipment.
- Fisheries: Autoclave carts for sterilizing fish processing tools, mobile storage units, washdown-ready maintenance carts.
- Cruise Ships and Yachts: Autoclave carts for sterilizing galley tools, passenger service carts, maintenance equipment movers.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing: Autoclave carts for sterilizing cleanroom tools, wafer handling carts, photolithography equipment movers, cleanroom furniture.
- Waste Management: Autoclave carts for sterilizing hazardous waste handling tools, mobile recycling equipment, corrosive waste material transport.
- Textile Industry: Autoclave carts for sterilizing dyeing equipment, mobile fabric carts, maintenance tool carts.
- Pulp and Paper Industry: Autoclave carts for sterilizing chemical pulp tools, mobile processing equipment, maintenance carts.
- Agricultural Processing: Autoclave carts for sterilizing pesticide mixing tools, fertilizer transport carts, mobile storage units.
- Semiconductor manufacturing: wafer carts, bio-carts, Wafer Box Transport Carts
FAQ
Stainless Steel Kingpinless Plate Caster Model SS-G15 with 2-Inch Wide PB Polyolefin Wheel
What material is the PB Polyolefin Wheel made from in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Plate Caster Model SS-G15?
The PB Polyolefin Wheel in the Model SS-G15 kingpinless plate caster is injection-molded from a blend of thermoplastic polymers, forming a one-piece solid sanitary design that’s resistant to most liquids and non-conductive.
What applications are best for the heavy-duty kingpinless caster with PB Polyolefin Wheels in institutional settings?
This caster is ideal for pharmaceutical labs, food processing plants, and wet environments in institutional settings, where a plate mount caster moves equipment like mobile carts or racks, offering lightweight, non-marking mobility and corrosion resistance in washdown areas.
What bearing types come with the PB Polyolefin Wheel in the heavy-duty kingpinless caster?
The PB Polyolefin Wheel in the heavy-duty kingpinless caster comes with bearing options including plain bore, sealed ball bearings, or roller bearings, ensuring smooth rolling for various institutional applications on smooth floors.
Can the PB Polyolefin Wheel in the heavy-duty kingpinless industrial caster handle rough floors or abusive conditions?
The PB Polyolefin Wheel is designed for smooth floors and light to medium-duty use; it should be protected from rough floors or abusive conditions like heavy shock loads or impacts to maintain its integrity, though the kingpinless design can take a ton of abuse before failing.
Are the stainless steel kingpinless casters with PB Polyolefin Wheels good for standing loads?
Yes, the stainless steel kingpinless casters with PB Polyolefin Wheels are good for standing loads, as they won’t develop flat spots even if parked for long periods, making them reliable for stationary applications.
How do I protect the PB Polyolefin Wheel in the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Plate Caster Model SS-G15 from damage?
Keep the PB Polyolefin Wheel in the Model SS-G15 kingpinless plate caster free from heavy shock loads, impacts, and rough floors to maintain its performance and the wheel’s protective properties in wet or washdown settings.
Do the PB Polyolefin Wheels in the heavy-duty kingpinless caster leave marks on floors in institutional settings?
No, the non-marking design of the PB Polyolefin Wheels in the heavy-duty kingpinless caster is ideal for protecting floor surfaces in pharmaceutical labs, food processing plants, or other institutional settings.
Why are the heavy-duty kingpinless casters with PB Polyolefin Wheels good for applications requiring chemical resistance in wet settings?
These casters are great for applications needing chemical resistance in wet settings because the polyolefin wheel resists most commonly encountered liquids, provides a lightweight and durable solution, and the stainless steel assembly ensures excellent corrosion resistance, making them a reliable choice for washdown environments like food plants or labs.
What’s the load capacity and temperature range for the PB Polyolefin Wheel in the kingpinless industrial plate caster, and how do I handle high-temperature applications?
The PB Polyolefin Wheel in the kingpinless industrial plate caster holds up to 300 lbs per wheel at room temperature; it has a limited temperature range compared to nylon wheels, so consult Caster City for high-temperature applications, especially since the TB brake is high temp capable due to its all-metal design.
What brake and lock options are available for the Stainless Steel Kingpinless Plate Caster Model SS-G15 with PB Polyolefin Wheels?
The Model SS-G15 offers the Top Lock Brake (TB) with a high-temp capable all-metal pedal, the Universal Bolt-On Face Contact Brake (UFCB), the Heavy Duty Weld-On Face Contact Brake (HDFCB), and both weld-on and bolt-on swivel locks for directional control; note that a Total Locking Brake is not available for this model.
What is the benefit of the Top Lock Brake (TB) option on the Model SS-G15 kingpinless plate caster with PB Polyolefin Wheels in institutional settings?
The Top Lock Brake (TB) option locks only the wheel, allowing controlled swiveling while keeping the wheel fixed, which is beneficial in settings like labs or food plants where directional adjustment is needed without rolling, ensuring stability, with the added benefit of being high temp capable due to its all-metal design.
How does the UFCB Face Contact Brake option on the Model SS-G15 kingpinless plate caster with PB Polyolefin Wheels improve functionality in institutional settings?
The UFCB Face Contact Brake option securely stops the wheel by applying direct pressure to the tread, providing reliable braking on smooth floors in settings like food plants, ensuring equipment stays in place during operations for enhanced safety and control.
What makes the Swivel Lock options on the Model SS-G15 kingpinless plate caster with PB Polyolefin Wheels useful for directional control in food plants?
The weld-on and bolt-on Swivel Lock options fix the swivel in one direction, providing directional control for straight-line movement in food plants, ensuring precise travel paths for carts and reducing the risk of deviation in high-traffic areas.
What makes the Model SS-G15 heavy-duty kingpinless industrial caster a trusted choice for institutional applications in wet settings?
The Model SS-G15 kingpinless industrial caster ensures reliability in wet institutional settings through its precision machined swivel bearing, 304 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance, NSF and ROHS compliance, and versatile brake options like TB, UFCB, HDFCB, and Swivel Locks, with a durable design that can take a ton of abuse before failing, making it a trusted choice for food plants or labs.
How does the Model SS-G15 heavy-duty kingpinless industrial caster enhance stability for lab or food processing equipment in institutional settings?
The Model SS-G15 kingpinless industrial caster enhances stability for lab or food processing equipment with its precision machined swivel bearing for smooth rotation, reduced vibration via a larger swivel radius on 6” and 8” wheels, and brake options like TB, UFCB, HDFCB, and Swivel Locks to secure equipment—like carts or racks—firmly in place during operations in institutional settings, ensuring safety in controlled environments.
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-G15 kingpinless plate caster with PB Polyolefin Wheels?
For more information or to request 2D cut sheets, data sheets, or 3D CAD files for the Model SS-G15 kingpinless plate caster with PB Polyolefin Wheels, contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 or email sales@castercity.com.
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