Who Owns the U.S. Caster Industry
From 2014 to 2026 the U.S. caster brands changed owners. Catalog volume still ships. The local ability to specify a non-catalog caster often did not travel with the name.
Up to 350 lbs
Up to 7,000 lbs
Up to 16,000 lbs
Up to 40,000 lbs
Shock absorbing
Outdoor / rough terrain
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All measurements indicate the wheel diameter by the tread width.
The below capacity ranges indicate the working (dynamic) load that each caster will support. A safety factor should be included in your formula to determine your required load rating per caster.
W/(C-1)=R W is total weight needed to move. C is total number of casters required. R is ideal load rating, with safety factor built in. Divide the total load weight by one less caster than you will use to safely determine load rating.
Plate dimensions shown are overall mounting plate size.
When replacing existing casters, select the closest plate size and verify bolt-hole compatibility.
BHP = Bolt Hole Pattern, shown under each plate.
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