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Inferno Heavy Casters

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This collection holds Inferno Heavy Casters High-Heat Capability, with metal and forged steel wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 400 to 2,400 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 8 inches in diameter with 2 to 3 in tread widths. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. Kingpinless swivels hold up better under shock and repeat loads. Dual wheel casters split the load over two wheels and swivel with less effort under heavy loads. Metal wheels roll with low effort and handle debris and heat. They are loud and can mark finished floors. Forged steel wheels carry very heavy loads and handle impact, debris, and heat. They are loud and will mark finished floors. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Forged steel aisle: forged steel casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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

Inferno Heavy Casters: buying guide

Hamilton Inferno heavy casters in cast iron, nylon and steel, 4 to 8 in wheels, rated 400 to 2,400 lb per caster.

Diameter 4 to 8 inTread 2 and 3 inPlate 4 x 4-1/2 in (most)400 to 2,400 lb per caster

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Hamilton Inferno heavy casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Cast iron 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 400 to 2,400 lb Up to 750°F heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Nylon 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 800 to 1,400 lb Up to 550°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Steel Stainless steel 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 560 to 1,600 lb -22°F to 750°F heavy loads and track
Polyurethane Stainless steel 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 595 to 960 lb -40°F to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Forged steel 4 in 800 lb -22°F to 750°F very high loads and impact

Ratings are for single casters of Hamilton Inferno heavy casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in cast iron, nylon and steel 400 to 1,600 lb
5 x 2 in polyurethane, nylon and cast iron 800 to 960 lb
6 x 2 in cast iron, nylon and steel 560 to 2,200 lb
6 x 3 in cast iron 2,000 lb
8 x 2 in cast iron, nylon and polyurethane 600 to 2,400 lb
8 x 3 in cast iron 2,080 lb

Choosing Hamilton Inferno heavy casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among Hamilton Inferno heavy casters, a 1,000 lb caster then suits about 3,000 lb, and the strongest at 2,400 lb about 7,200 lb.
  2. Mount: most Hamilton Inferno heavy casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 4 x 5 in and 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in plates are listed too; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on Hamilton Inferno heavy casters, polyurethane is kinder to tile and finished floors; cast iron, nylon, steel and forged steel roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Hamilton Inferno heavy casters are listed.
  5. Heat: among Hamilton Inferno heavy casters, the highest listed range is up to 750°F on cast iron; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Hamilton Inferno heavy casters questions

How much weight can Hamilton Inferno heavy casters carry?

Single Hamilton Inferno heavy casters are rated 400 to 2,400 lb; most fall between 800 and 1,000 lb.

What top plate do Hamilton Inferno heavy casters use?

Most Hamilton Inferno heavy casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Other plates on Hamilton Inferno heavy casters: 4 x 5 in and 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton Inferno heavy casters?

Cast iron leads on Hamilton Inferno heavy casters, rated 400 to 2,400 lb per caster. Among Hamilton Inferno heavy casters, nylon is next at 800 to 1,400 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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