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V Groove Caster Wheels

V-groove caster wheels are designed to guide equipment by rolling on inverted angle iron track. Elevated track minimizes problems caused by floor debris. The relief groove at the base of the “V” equalizes the load on each face of the angle. Forged Steel V-groove caster wheels minimize wear of the V-groove sides and are best for frequent operation. When not operating on track, the considerable wheel tread on each side of the V-groove allows for use on smooth floors. It is important that if more than one track is used they are parallel, straight and level. Otherwise V-groove wheels may bind or run up over the track. Tolerance should be within plus or minus 1/64″ every 20 feet. Joints between pieces of track should be smooth and well reinforced. V-groove caster wheels are standard with straight roller bearings, which allow only 1/16″ total end play (side to side movement). It is desirable when loads are great to use tapered bearings, which have thrust as well as radial capacity. The proper adjustment of tapered bearings prohibits end play.

Compression must be applied to properly seat tapered bearings. This is achieved by tightening down against a bearing spacer on each side of the wheel to a maximum looseness of .010. Since tapered bearings prohibit end play, their use requires parallel track. Unless the layout is nearly perfect, it is best to use a single angle iron track for V-groove caster wheels parallel to an elevated flat bed for wheels without a V-groove.

These wheels excel in industries requiring guided movement for heavy loads. In automotive manufacturing, they support tow-line systems, moving vehicle parts along assembly lines with precision. The aerospace sector uses them to transport aircraft components in assembly areas, ensuring stable handling of large parts. Boat and yacht building relies on V-groove wheels to guide hulls and molds along tracks, while observatories use them for moving telescope roofs with exact alignment. Heavy manufacturing and steel mills depend on their durability for transporting oversized machinery or molten metal loads, even under abusive conditions like shock loads or impacts. Food processing facilities utilize them to move baked goods into ovens or guide products along production lines, maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.

Warehouses and distribution centers benefit from V-groove wheels for guided movement of heavy goods, ensuring smooth material flow over long distances. In paint lines, they keep products aligned during painting processes, while assembly tracks across various industries use them for seamless production sequences. Mining operations can employ them for mine carts on tracks, particularly with ductile steel wheels to handle rough conditions, though this is less common. The textile industry may use them for moving machinery or materials on tracks, ensuring controlled motion in production setups. For powered equipment applications in any industry, track alignment is critical—contact us at sales@castercity.com to ensure your setup meets the necessary standards for safety and performance.

Solid Stainless wheels are standard with Stainless Roller Bearings and Spanner Bushings.

V-Groove Gray Iron Wheels perform well only if they are not exposed to any kind of abuse. Abuse includes things like shock loads, impact, poor floors or floor obstructions, overload, and use with mechanically powered equipment. We recommend only Ductile, Forged, or Machined Steel wheels for applications which may involve any kind of abuse. Call us first for a written recommendation before selecting any V-Groove Gray Iron wheel.

V Groove Caster Wheels Chart
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We do NOT include mounting Hardware.

WHEEL DLAM. TREAD WIDTH Wheel Color Hub Length Width of Groove Depth of Groove Max Cap. Lbs. Wheel ONLY Part Number Bearing I.D. / Type I.D. with Spanner Approx. Wt.
4″ 2″ Gray Iron 2 7/16″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 500 VL4x2 3/4″ Roller 1/2″ 3 3/4
4″ 2″ Ductile Steel 2 7/16″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 1500 VS4x2 3/4″ Roller 1/2″ 5
4″ 2″ All Stainless 2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 1500 SSVG4x2 1/2″ Sealed SS Ball 1/2″ 10
4″ 2″ Machined Steel 2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 2000 VMS4x2PS 1/2″ P. Ball NA 5
4″ 2″ Glass Filled Nylon 2 1/2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 500 VN4x2PS 1/2″ P. Ball NA 1 1/2

WHEEL DLAM. TREAD WIDTH Wheel Color Hub Length Width of Groove Depth of Groove Max Cap. Lbs. Wheel ONLY Part Number Bearing I.D. / Type I.D. with Spanner Approx. Wt.
6″ 2″ Gray Iron 2 7/16″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 500 VL6X2 3/4″ Roller 1/2″ 6
6″ 2″ Ductile Steel 2 7/16″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 1500 VS6X2 3/4″ Roller 1/2″ 8
6″ 2″ All Stainless 2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 1500 SSVG6x2 3/4″ Roller 1/2″ 21
6″ 2″ Machined Steel 2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 3000 VMS6X2PS 1/2″ P. Ball 1/2″ 11
6″ 2 1/2″ Ductile Steel 2 3/4″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 3500 VS6X2.50N 1″ Roller 3/4″ 11
6″ 3″ Gray Iron 3 1/4″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 1000 VL6X3 1″ Roller 3/4″ 12
6″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/4″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 5000 VS6X3 1″ Roller 3/4″ 15
6″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 5000 VS6X3T.75T 3/4″ Tapered NA 15
6″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/2″ 1 3/8″ 11/16″ 5000 VS6X3W.75T 3/4″ Tapered NA 15
6″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 8000 VS6X3T-1T 1″ Tapered NA 12
6″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/2″ 1 3/8″ 11/16″ 8000 VS6X3W-1T 1″ Tapered NA 15
6″ 3″ Forged Steel 3 1/2″ 1 3/8″ 11/16″ 10000 VF6X3T-1T 1″ Tapered NA 16

WHEEL DLAM. TREAD WIDTH Wheel Color Hub Length Width of Groove Depth of Groove Max Cap. Lbs. Wheel ONLY Part Number Bearing I.D. / Type I.D. with Spanner Approx. Wt.
8″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/4″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 5000 VS8x3 1″ Roller 3/4″ 22
8″ 3″ Forged Steel 4 1/2 1 3/4″ 11/16″ 10,000 VF8X3T-1T 1 1/4″ Tapered NA 22
8″ 4″ Forged Steel 4 1/2 1 3/4″ 11/16″ 15,000 VF8x4-1.25T 1 1/4″ Tapered NA 37

EXCLUSIVE!!! Caster City now offers the heaviest duty V-Groove wheels you can find readily available in new 10″ diameters.

WHEEL DLAM. TREAD WIDTH Wheel Color Hub Length Width of Groove Depth of Groove Max Cap. Lbs. Wheel ONLY Part Number Bearing I.D. / Type I.D. with Spanner Approx. Wt.
10″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/2″ 7/8″ 7/16″ 7000 VS10X3-1.25T-NV 1 1/4″ Tapered NA 40
10″ 3″ Ductile Steel 3 1/2″ 1 3/8″ 11/16″ 7000 VS10X3-1.25T 1 1/4″ Tapered NA 40
10″ 3″ Forged Steel 3 1/2 1 3/8″ 11/16″ 12000 VF10X3-1.25T 1 1/4″ Tapered NA 40
10″ 4″ Forged Steel 4 1/2 1 3/4″ 7/8″ 15000 VF10X4-1.25T 1 1/4″ Tapered NA 44
img “VL” indicate Gray Iron V-Groove Caster Wheels.
img “VF” indicate Forged Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.
img “VS” indicates Ductile Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.
img “APV” indicates All Polyurethane V-Groove Caster Wheels.
img “SSVG” indicates All Stainless Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.

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You should never select on the basis of load capacity alone. There is no industry standard for load capacity ratings and they may not include a factor for abuse. Our capacity ratings are below what the casters are capable of carrying because most applications have less than perfect conditions. Please refer to the information shown at the bottom of this page. If you have any doubt as to which wheel or caster is the BEST choice for your application contact us for a recommendation.

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