The below capacity ranges indicate the working (dynamic) load that each caster will support. A safety factor should be included in your formula to determine your required load rating per caster.

W/(C-1)=R W is total weight needed to move. C is total number of casters required. R is ideal load rating, with safety factor built in. Divide the total load weight by one less caster than you will use to safely determine load rating.

Under 350 lbs. each
351–675 lbs. each
676–1,250 lbs. each
1,251–2,000 lbs. each
2,001–4,000 lbs. each
4,001–7,500 lbs. each
7,501–10,000 lbs. each
10,001–15,000 lbs. each
15,001–20,000 lbs. each
20,001–30,000 lbs. each
30,000+ lbs. each

Type

Brake or lock kit

Before you order

Directional brake kits are made for a given caster series and wheel size; match both to your caster before ordering.

Among directional brake kits, total locks hold both the wheel and the swivel, while directional locks only stop the swivel.

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.

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-7/8″, slotted to 3″

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-15/16″ slotted to 2-3/8″ × 3-3/8″

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"

(3″ Wide Casters), Industry-Standard

BHP: 3-3/8" x 5-1/4" slotted to 4-1/8" x 6-1/8"

BHP: 4-1/8" x 6" slotted to 4-1/2" x 6-1/8"

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Plate Casters

Stem Casters

Stainless Casters

Ergonomic Casters

Leveling Casters

Directional brake kits

Directional brake kits on this page

Before you order

Sources