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1" x 4" Phenolic Casters

Diameter: 3-1/4 to 6-1/4 inTread: 4-1/2 inPlate: 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 inCapacity: 500 to 1,200 lb per caster
Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters with phenolic, cast iron and rubber wheels. Phenolic is the most common tread on these Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters, rated 1,200 lb per caster. Ratings by tread: cast iron 800 to 1,200 lb and rubber 500 lb. Brands: Albion.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Phenolic 6-1/4 in 1,200 lb Up to 250°F hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Cast iron 3-1/4 and 4 in 800 to 1,200 lb heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Rubber Cast iron 6-1/4 in 500 lb cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Ratings are for single casters of Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
3-1/4 x 4-1/2 in cast iron 800 lb
4 x 4-1/2 in cast iron 1,200 lb
6-1/4 x 4-1/2 in phenolic and rubber 500 to 1,200 lb

Choosing Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,200 lb each, Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters suit a loaded cart of about 3,600 lb.
  2. Mount: most Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters use a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in top plate; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; phenolic and cast iron roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: rigid Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters are listed.

Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters questions

How much weight can Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters carry?

Single Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters are rated 500 to 1,200 lb.

What top plate do Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters use?

Most Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters use 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters?

Phenolic leads on Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters, rated 1,200 lb per caster. Among Albion 1 x 4 in phenolic casters, cast iron is next at 800 to 1,200 lb.

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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