12" x 2-1/2" Phenolic Wheels

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This collection holds 12 in x 2-1/2 in Phenolic Wheels Hamilton with phenolic treads, made to replace worn wheels on carts, dollies, racks, and equipment. Wheels in this collection range from 3,000 to 4,000 lb per wheel. Wheels in this category are 12 inches in diameter with 2 to 3-1/2 in tread widths. Phenolic rolls easily on smooth floors and handles dry heat, oil, and grease, but it is not made for water or washdown. It suits warehouse carts, toolboxes, and tool carts, and it is loud on rough floors. Match the bore, hub length, diameter, and tread width before you order. Order the axle and spacers if the old ones are worn. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Measure the old wheel or caster before you buy. Phenolic aisle: phenolic casters. Caster hub: heavy duty casters.

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Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per wheel	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Phenolic		12 in	3,000 to 4,000 lb	Up to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors

Ratings are for single wheels of Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
12 x 2-1/2 in	phenolic	3,000 lb
12 x 3 in	phenolic	3,500 lb
12 x 3-1/2 in	phenolic	4,000 lb

Choosing Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-wheel cart [S2]; at 4,000 lb each, Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels suit a loaded cart of about 12,000 lb.
Floor: on Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels, phenolic suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.

Related to Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels: industrial casters, 12 x 3 in phenolic wheels and 12 x 3 in phenolic wheels.

Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels questions

How much weight can Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels carry?

Single Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels are rated 3,000 to 4,000 lb; most fall between 3,000 and 4,000 lb.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels?

Phenolic leads on Hamilton 12 x 2-1/2 in phenolic wheels, rated 3,000 to 4,000 lb per wheel.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

Sources

[S1] CasterHQ product fields (rated load, diameter, width, wheel and core material, temperature range, mount) and product descriptions for the items on this page, pulled October 20, 2026.
[S2] Preferred Equipment casters and wheels quick guide PDF (prefeq.com): load sizing on one less caster, wheel types and floor notes.

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