Albion Floor Protective Casters · Up to 3,000 lb · 4"–8" · Polyurethane & Rubber

This collection holds Floor Protective casters with rubber, polyurethane and ergonomic polyurethane wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 350 to 1,500 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 10 inches in diameter with 2 to 3 in tread widths. The collection includes swivel, rigid, and brake models. Kingpinless swivels hold up better under shock and repeat loads. Rubber wheels are quiet, cushion the load, and protect floors. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Ergonomic polyurethane wheels are made to lower push effort, which helps workers move heavy carts by hand. Soft rubber or TPR is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Rubber aisle: rubber casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →

Albion floor protective casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Aluminum and Polyolefin	4, 5, 6 and 8 in	700 to 1,250 lb	-40°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber		4, 5, 6 and 8 in	350 to 1,200 lb	-45°F to 180°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Cast iron		6 and 8 in	2,000 to 2,500 lb	-40°F to 180°F	heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors

Ratings are for single casters of Albion floor protective casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	350 to 1,000 lb
5 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	375 to 1,050 lb
6 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	450 to 1,250 lb
6 x 3 in	cast iron	2,000 lb
8 x 2 in	polyurethane and rubber	600 to 1,500 lb
8 x 3 in	cast iron	2,500 lb
10 x 3 in	cast iron and polyurethane	3,000 lb

Choosing Albion floor protective casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among Albion floor protective casters, a 1,050 lb caster then suits about 3,150 lb, and the strongest at 2,500 lb about 7,500 lb.
Mount: most Albion floor protective casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in and 3-3/8 x 5-1/4 in plates are listed too; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
Floor: on Albion floor protective casters, polyurethane and rubber are kinder to tile and finished floors; cast iron rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid Albion floor protective casters are listed, with face contact brake, total lock brake and side lock brake options.

Albion floor protective casters questions

How much weight can Albion floor protective casters carry?

Single Albion floor protective casters are rated 350 to 2,500 lb; most fall between 600 and 1,050 lb.

What top plate do Albion floor protective casters use?

Most Albion floor protective casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Other plates on Albion floor protective casters: 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in and 3-3/8 x 5-1/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on Albion floor protective casters?

Polyurethane leads on Albion floor protective casters, rated 700 to 1,250 lb per caster. Among Albion floor protective casters, rubber is next at 350 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.

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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