Colson Medical Nylon Total Lock Plate Casters - 5 Inch

Diameter: 4 to 8 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 inCapacity: 800 to 1,250 lb per caster

5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters with nylon and polyurethane wheels. Nylon is the most common tread on these 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, rated 800 to 1,250 lb per caster in 4, 5, 6 and 8 in. Ratings by tread: polyurethane 1,250 lb. Brands: Colson.

5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Nylon		4, 5, 6 and 8 in	800 to 1,250 lb	-40°F to 600°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Polyurethane		4, 5, 6 and 8 in	1,250 lb	-40°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing

Ratings are for single casters of 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4 x 2 in	nylon and polyurethane	800 to 1,250 lb
5 x 2 in	nylon and polyurethane	1,000 to 1,250 lb
6 x 2 in	nylon and polyurethane	1,100 to 1,250 lb
8 x 2 in	nylon and polyurethane	1,200 to 1,250 lb

Choosing 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,250 lb each, 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters suit a loaded cart of about 3,750 lb.
Mount: most 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, polyurethane is kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters are listed, with total lock brake options.
Heat: among 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, the highest listed range is -40°F to 600°F on nylon; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Related to 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters: Colson casters.

5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters questions

How much weight can 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters carry?

Single 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters are rated 800 to 1,250 lb; most fall between 1,000 and 1,250 lb.

What top plate do 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use?

Most 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters?

Nylon leads on 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, rated 800 to 1,250 lb per caster. Among 5 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, polyurethane is next at 1,250 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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