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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.
3 in wide tread plate casters in polyurethane, ductile iron and rubber, 6 to 12 in wheels, rated 750 to 2,500 lb per caster.
| Tread | Core | Wheel sizes | Rated per caster | Listed temperature | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyurethane | Steel | 6, 8, 10 and 12 in | 2,000 to 2,500 lb | -45°F to 180°F | quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing |
| Ductile iron | Steel | 6, 8, 10 and 12 in | 2,500 lb | -45°F to 800°F | heavy loads with better impact strength than cast iron |
| Rubber | 6, 8, 10 and 12 in | 750 to 1,300 lb | -40°F to 160°F | cushioned and quiet on finished floors | |
| Nylon | 6, 8 and 10 in | 2,500 lb | Up to 180°F | low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas | |
| Semi-steel | 6, 8 and 10 in | 2,500 lb | -45°F to 800°F | rough floors, heat and heavy loads | |
| Phenolic | 6 and 12 in | 2,000 to 2,500 lb | Up to 250°F | hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors |
Ratings are for single casters of 3 in wide tread plate casters, from product fields [S1].
| Wheel | Treads | Rated |
|---|---|---|
| 6 x 3 in | polyurethane, ductile iron and nylon | 750 to 2,500 lb |
| 8 x 3 in | polyurethane, ductile iron and nylon | 900 to 2,500 lb |
| 10 x 3 in | ductile iron, nylon and polyurethane | 1,100 to 2,500 lb |
| 12 x 3 in | polyurethane, ductile iron and phenolic | 1,300 to 2,500 lb |
Related to 3 in wide tread plate casters: DuraStar rubber casters, polyurethane casters and 12 x 3 in phenolic casters.
Single 3 in wide tread plate casters are rated 750 to 2,500 lb.
Most 3 in wide tread plate casters use 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.
Polyurethane leads on 3 in wide tread plate casters, rated 2,000 to 2,500 lb per caster. Among 3 in wide tread plate casters, ductile iron is next at 2,500 lb.
