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Expanding Stem Casters & Caster Adapter · 3"–5" · 210–325 lb · Rubber & Polyurethane

Diameter: 3 to 5 inAdapters for 3/4 to 1-7/8 in tube IDCapacity: 210 to 350 lb each
Casters with an expanding rubber adapter that grips the inside of a hollow tube leg when the bolt is tightened, so no welding or drilling is needed. Colson and CasterHQ models are listed with gray rubber, polyurethane, polyolefin, phenolic and blue solid polyurethane wheels. Size by the inside diameter of the tube, not the outside.

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Expanding Stem Casters & Caster Adapter: buying guide

Expanding stem casters that grip the inside of a hollow tube leg, for tube IDs from 3/4 to 1-7/8 in, with 3 to 5 in wheels rated 210 to 350 lb each.

Tube ID 3/4 to 1-7/8 in3 to 5 in wheels210 to 350 lb

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Video Guide Expanding Stem Casters for Square & Round Tubing

How the rubber expander locks into open tube legs: measuring inside diameter, selecting the adapter size, and seating the caster. Applies to every size on this page.

Choosing a wheel

Wheel Listed ratings Notes
Gray rubber 210 to 325 lb Quietest, non-marking
Polyurethane 250 to 350 lb Quiet and long wearing
Polyolefin 230 to 350 lb Handles water and cleaners
Phenolic 300 lb Heat, dry areas
Blue solid polyurethane 300 lb Firm, easy rolling

From product fields [S1].

Measuring a tube

  1. Measure the inside diameter at the open end with calipers. Round tube adapters run from 3/4 to 1-7/8 in; some Colson models fit square tube.
  2. Check the wall is sound and the tube end is not split.
  3. Push the adapter in and tighten until the rubber grips firmly.

A tube that is slightly out of round may need the next adapter size. Re-check tightness after the first week of use.

Expanding stem caster questions

How does an expanding stem caster stay in the tube?

Tightening the bolt squeezes the rubber adapter so it expands and grips the inside of the tube.

What tube sizes do these fit?

Round tube with an inside diameter from 3/4 to 1-7/8 in, plus some square tube sizes.

How much do they carry?

210 to 350 lb per caster, depending on wheel.

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.

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