8″ x 2″ Water Fighter Polyurethane – Stainless Steel Rigid Plate 9

Description

8″ Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel. Color: Blue/Gray Shown in photo with 6″ x 2″ wheel.

DO NOT ORDER SWIVEL LOCK OR RACEWAY SEALS IF YOU ORDER THE TL – TOTAL LOCK BRAKE. THE TL BRAKE WILL NOT WORK WITH EITHER THE SWIVEL LOCK OR RACEWAY SEALS.

The Stainless Steel Model 9 Caster with Water-Resistant Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel is a robust industrial stainless steel caster built for corrosive, wet environments requiring hygiene and longevity. Crafted from 1/2-inch thick stamped 304 stainless steel, it includes a 5/8-inch nut and bolt kingpin welded for manual use, supported by two rows of ball bearings for axial and thrust loads, and equipped with lubrication fittings in the swivel bearing and 1/2-inch stainless steel axle. With a capacity of up to 1,200 lbs per caster, it features a 4 x 4-1/2-inch mounting plate (bolt hole pattern 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 to 3 x 3 inches), and provides swivel lock and total lock brake options, ideal for food service, bakeries, and laboratories.

This caster features a 2” wide water-resistant polyurethane tire, mechanically bonded to a polyolefin core, available in 4”, 5”, 6”, or 8” diameters and maroon-on-gray or blue-on-black colors. The non-marking, injection-molded polyurethane wheel, with a Shore D60 durometer, operates from -30°F to 180°F and supports up to 900 lbs per caster. It rolls smoother than gray rubber on even surfaces, resists many chemicals and solvents, and avoids cracking and discoloration, which can reduce wheel lifespan and strength. Bearing options are only zinc precision sealed ball bearings (FOR NOW!).  It’s not suitable for shock, overloading, abuse, obstructions, poor floors, or prolonged static loads.  This Industrial Caster resists Hydrolysis, the chemical breakdown of polyurethane by water exposure, can degrade polyurethane wheels over time, causing cracking, reduced strength, and a shorter lifespan, especially in consistently wet or humid environments.

This stainless steel industrial caster is used in research labs, hospitals, food service, schools, and bakeries for its quiet operation and floor protection, meeting NSF and ROHS standards with an electrolytic finish for smoothness. It’s ideal for wet settings like fisheries, cruise ships, and autoclaves, but for mechanically powered or abusive applications, the Model G15 (up to 1500 lbs) is recommended. Available online at Caster City with a fast lead time, this stainless steel caster fits institutional needs; contact Caster City at 800-501-3808 for ordering assistance.

Rigid casters provide straight-line stability and are ideal for heavy loads or equipment that doesn’t need to turn, ensuring controlled movement without swiveling.

Applications for Stainless Steel Model 9 with Water-Resistant Polyurethane on Polyolefin Wheel

• Food Processing Heavy-duty ingredient carts, mobile processing equipment, washdown-ready maintenance carts
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Cleanroom transport carts, sterile equipment movers, heavy lab instrument transport
• Chemical Processing Chemical container transport carts, mobile reactors, maintenance tool carts
• Marine and Coastal Dock and shipboard cargo carts, fish processing equipment movers, coastal facility machinery transport
• Healthcare Heavy medical equipment transport (e.g., MRI, CT scanners), sterilizer and autoclave movers, supply and laundry carts
• Laboratories Hazardous material transport carts, sensitive equipment movers, mobile workstations
• Water Treatment Chemical feed system carts, filter and pump transport, maintenance equipment movers
• Automotive and Aerospace Parts and component transport in corrosive areas, tool and die movers, assembly line equipment transport