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This collection holds General Utility casters with rubber and polyurethane wheels, built for light carts, racks, and stands. Casters in this collection range from 140 to 260 lb per caster. Wheels in this category are 3-1/2 inches in diameter with a 1-1/4 in tread width. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. 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. Soft rubber or TPR is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. Common uses include food service, bakeries, hospitals, schools, laboratories, and material handling carts. Match plate size, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. 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 →

Hamilton general utility casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyolefin 3-1/2 in 240 to 260 lb wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads
Rubber 3-1/2 in 140 to 225 lb cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Ratings are for single casters of Hamilton general utility casters, from product fields [S1].

Choosing Hamilton general utility casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among Hamilton general utility casters, a 250 lb caster then suits about 750 lb, and the strongest at 260 lb about 780 lb.
  2. Mount: most Hamilton general utility casters use a 2-1/2 x 3 in top plate; 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
  3. Floor: on Hamilton general utility casters, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; polyolefin rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Hamilton general utility casters are listed.

Hamilton general utility casters questions

How much weight can Hamilton general utility casters carry?

Single Hamilton general utility casters are rated 140 to 260 lb; most fall between 225 and 250 lb.

What top plate do Hamilton general utility casters use?

Most Hamilton general utility casters use 2-1/2 x 3 in. Other plates on Hamilton general utility casters: 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton general utility casters?

Polyolefin leads on Hamilton general utility casters, rated 240 to 260 lb per caster. Among Hamilton general utility casters, rubber is next at 140 to 225 lb.

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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