Colson Medical Nylon Total Lock Plate Casters - 8 Inch

Diameter: 4 to 8 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 inCapacity: 800 to 1,200 lb per caster

This page lists 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters with phenolic and high-temp phenolic treads. Phenolic is the most common tread on these 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, rated 800 to 1,200 lb per caster in 4, 5, 6 and 8 in. Ratings by tread: high-temp phenolic 800 to 1,200 lb. Brands: Colson.

8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Phenolic		4, 5, 6 and 8 in	800 to 1,200 lb	-40°F to 600°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
High-temp phenolic	Phenolic	4, 5, 6 and 8 in	800 to 1,200 lb	Up to 300°F	oven and hot-room carts

Ratings are for single casters of 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4 x 2 in	high-temp phenolic and phenolic	800 lb
5 x 2 in	phenolic and high-temp phenolic	1,000 lb
6 x 2 in	high-temp phenolic and phenolic	1,200 lb
8 x 2 in	high-temp phenolic and phenolic	1,200 lb

Choosing 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters rated 1,200 lb each then carry about 3,600 lb.
Mount: most 8 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 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, phenolic and high-temp phenolic suit smooth concrete and heavy loads, but are loud and hard on tile and wood.
Rig: swivel 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters are listed, with total lock brake options.
Heat: among 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, the highest listed range is -40°F to 600°F on phenolic; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

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8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters questions

How much weight can 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters carry?

Single 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters are rated 800 to 1,200 lb; most fall between 1,000 and 1,200 lb.

What top plate do 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use?

Most 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters?

Phenolic leads on 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, rated 800 to 1,200 lb per caster. Among 8 in Colson medical nylon total lock plate casters, high-temp phenolic is next at 800 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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