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Grip Neck Stem Casters · 2"–5" · 80–320 lb · Polyolefin

Stem: 5/16 x 1-1/2 in grip neckWheel 2 in ballCapacity: 80 lb each
Shepherd 2 in polyolefin ball casters on a 5/16 x 1-1/2 in grip neck stem, for wood furniture. A grip neck stem snaps into a socket set in the wood, so a socket is needed: a zinc metal socket and a plastic socket are listed. Three finishes (BC, MB and WA codes), sold singly and in sets of 4 or 5.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

How grip neck stems mount

Unlike a grip ring stem, a grip neck stem has a groove near its top. It snaps into a socket that is first tapped into a drilled hole in the wood leg. The socket's teeth hold it in the wood, and the stem can still be pulled out to change the caster [S1].

Parts on this page

Part Notes
Shepherd PBH20302 2 in ball caster Polyolefin, 80 lb each
Sets of 4 or 5 Same caster, packed for one piece of furniture
Shepherd SR2402ZN-M36 5/16 x 1-1/2 in zinc metal socket for wood
S-PS01A 5/16 x 1-1/2 in plastic socket

From product titles and fields [S1].

Floor fit

A hard polyolefin ball rolls easily on carpet. On soft wood finishes a hard wheel can dent the floor, so use floor protectors or a softer wheel there.

Grip neck stem questions

Do grip neck stem casters need a socket?

Yes. The stem snaps into a socket set in the wood. Metal and plastic sockets are listed.

How much does each caster hold?

80 lb each.

What size is the stem?

5/16 x 1-1/2 in.

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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