Colson Medical Nylon Total Lock Plate Casters - 3 Inch

This collection holds Colson Medical Nylon Total Lock Plate Casters 3 Inch with polyurethane wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 600 to 1,250 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 8 inches in diameter with a 2 in tread width. The collection includes swivel and brake models. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Softer polyurethane or soft rubber or TPR tread 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. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Polyolefin	4, 5, 6 and 8 in	600 to 1,250 lb	-40°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber		4, 5, 6 and 8 in	1,000 to 1,200 lb	-45°F to 230°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Ratings are for single casters of 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	600 to 1,000 lb
5 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	750 to 1,000 lb
6 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	900 to 1,250 lb
8 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	1,000 to 1,250 lb

Choosing 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, a 1,100 lb caster then suits about 3,300 lb, and the strongest at 1,250 lb about 3,750 lb.
Mount: most 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
Floor: on 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, polyurethane and rubber protect finished floors and run quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.
Rig: swivel 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters are listed, with total lock brake options.

Related to 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters: Colson casters.

3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters questions

How much weight can 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters carry?

Single 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters are rated 600 to 1,250 lb; most fall between 900 and 1,100 lb.

What top plate do 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use?

Most 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters?

Polyurethane leads on 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, rated 600 to 1,250 lb per caster. Among 3 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, rubber is next at 1,000 to 1,200 lb.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

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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BHP: 2-5/8” X 3-5/8” (Slotted to 3” x 3”)

BHP: 2-7/16" x 4-15/16" slotted to 3-3/8" x 5-1/4"

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