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Albion 40 Series Casters · Up to 500 lb · 4-1/2"–6" · Rubber

This collection holds 40 Series Albion Casters with rubber and nylon wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 450 to 500 lb per caster. Wheels in this category are 6 inches in diameter with a 2 in tread width. The collection includes rigid models. Rubber wheels are quiet, cushion the load, and protect floors. Nylon rolls easily, resists water and many chemicals, and is hard, so it is loud on rough floors. Soft rubber or TPR is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. Match plate size, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. 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. Rubber aisle: rubber casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →

Albion 40 series casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Rubber 4-1/2 and 6 in 250 to 500 lb -45°F to 180°F cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Nylon 6 in 450 lb -45°F to 180°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single casters of Albion 40 series casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4-1/2 x 4 in rubber 450 lb
6 x 2 in rubber and nylon 250 to 500 lb

Choosing Albion 40 series casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 500 lb each, Albion 40 series casters suit a loaded cart of about 1,500 lb.
  2. Mount: most Albion 40 series casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on Albion 40 series casters, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Albion 40 series casters are listed.

Albion 40 series casters questions

How much weight can Albion 40 series casters carry?

Single Albion 40 series casters are rated 250 to 500 lb.

What top plate do Albion 40 series casters use?

Most Albion 40 series casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Albion 40 series casters?

Rubber leads on Albion 40 series casters, rated 250 to 500 lb per caster. Among Albion 40 series casters, nylon is next at 450 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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