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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →
The 5" x 1" size pairs a tall-enough wheel to roll over thresholds and cords with a narrow 1-inch tread that keeps weight and cost down. The pick for display fixtures, light carts, and equipment where the 5-inch diameter matters more than maximum capacity.
Soft, quiet roll. Cushions the load. Standard for display and light service carts.
Non-marking, harder roll, more capacity than rubber. Indoor finished floors.
Low rolling resistance, higher capacity. Where the floor is hard and dry.
Side or total-lock brake — common on 5" x 1" for display and presentation carts that park often.
A 1-inch tread on a 5-inch wheel is a deliberate trade: you get the roll-over ability of a 5-inch diameter (thresholds, cords, floor transitions) without the weight, cost, or capacity of a 2-inch tread. It's the right call when the equipment is light and the diameter — not the load rating — is the reason you went to 5 inches.
