Industrial Casters. Engineered for Spec.
5″ x 2″ casters and wheels — 1014 styles, 300 lb to 2000 lb capacity. Industrial caster wheel dimensions of 5″ x 2″ for material handling, equipment, carts, and OEM applications. Polyurethane, phenolic, cast iron, rubber, and forged steel wheels in plate, stem, kingpinless, and dual-wheel mounts. Same-day ship from Mansfield, TX.
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A 5″ x 2″ caster has a wheel diameter and tread width of 5″ x 2″. It serves industrial material handling, equipment carts, OEM applications, and replacement-wheel needs across capacity from 300 lb to 2000 lb per caster (depending on wheel material). Available in polyurethane, phenolic, cast iron, rubber, and forged steel with plate, stem, kingpinless, and dual-wheel mounts.
Pick a 5″ x 2″ caster in 5 steps: calculate load per caster, match wheel material to your floor, choose mount type, add features, then verify dimensions match your equipment.
| Step | Decision | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Capacity | Total weight ÷ casters × 1.25 (or 1.5 for towlines) | 5″ x 2″ capacity ranges 300 - 2000 lb. Pick wheel material to match the per-caster load. |
| 2 · Material | Polyurethane (smooth), phenolic (heat), cast iron (debris), rubber (outdoor), forged steel (extreme) | Wrong material adds 30-50% rolling resistance and damages floors. |
| 3 · Mount | Plate (most common), stem (retrofit), kingpinless (above 1,500 lb) | Plate is industrial standard. Kingpinless required above 1,500 lb on towlines. |
| 4 · Features | Brake, total lock, ergonomic, swivel-lock | Brake for slope. Ergo for > 8 push-hours/day. Total lock for stationary work. |
| 5 · Plate match | Verify bolt pattern matches existing equipment | Match plate dimensions before ordering. Common plate sizes: 2-3/8×3-5/8, 3-1/8×4-1/8, 4×4-1/2, 4-1/2×6-1/4. |
| Material | Capacity (at 5″ x 2″) | Best For | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyurethane | 300 – 1400 lb | Smooth concrete · floor protection · medium duty | Heat > 180°F · debris floors |
| Phenolic | 450 – 2000 lb | Heat up to 450°F · chemicals · debris | Floor protection on epoxy/finished surfaces |
| Cast Iron / Semi-Steel | 360 – 1200 lb | Debris-heavy floors · machine shops · noise OK | Smooth-floor protection · indoor finished |
| Rubber on Cast Iron | 240 – 800 lb | Shock absorption · noise reduction · medium duty | Heavy industrial loads |
| Forged Steel | 1200 – 2000 lb | Extreme duty · towlines · heavy machinery bases | Floor protection · noise-sensitive areas |
Engineer Tip: 5″ x 2″ Selection Mistakes We See Often
Based on CasterHQ engineering field data from 50,000+ caster installations.
A 5″ x 2″ caster has a wheel diameter and tread width of 5″ x 2″. Capacity ranges from 300 lb to 2000 lb per caster depending on wheel material.
5″ x 2″ capacity ranges from 300 lb to 2000 lb per caster. Polyurethane, phenolic, cast iron, rubber, and forged steel cover the full range. Always use a 25% safety margin (50% on towlines).
Plate size varies by series. The four industrial-standard plates are 2-3/8" × 3-5/8", 3-1/8" × 4-1/8", 4" × 4-1/2" (most common), and 4-1/2" × 6-1/4" (super duty). Always verify your equipment's bolt-hole pattern before ordering.
Polyurethane on smooth concrete and epoxy floors — best floor protection and rolling efficiency. Phenolic on debris-heavy or high-heat floors (machine shops, ovens, bakeries) — handles up to 450°F.
Above 1,500 lb per caster, on towlines, on AGVs, and any shock-load application. Kingpinless extends swivel life 3-5×.
Yes. Most stocked 5″ x 2″ SKUs ship same day from Mansfield, TX if ordered before 4 PM CT, Monday through Friday.
Yes. We supply OEMs across automotive, aerospace, food, medical, and AGV with bulk pricing on 100+ unit orders. Call 844-439-4335 or use the request a quote form.
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