Light Duty Casters, 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 Plate | 3-5 in

These light duty casters use the popular 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in top plate for carts, racks, and stands. Casters in this collection range from 200 to 350 lb per caster. Sets of 4 are rated 800 to 1,400 lb per set. Wheels in this category range from 3 up to 5 in in TPR, poly, phenolic, and semi steel. Sets of 4 show the combined set rating on the title, so divide by 4 for the per caster load. Soft rubber or TPR tread is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. Common uses include food service, bakeries, hospitals, schools, laboratories, and material handling carts. Threaded stem, grip-ring, and expanding rubber stems for round and square tubing all appear on light-duty builds. Match the 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Plate aisle: plate casters. Light duty hub: light duty casters.

Light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Rubber	Polyolefin	3, 4 and 5 in	Not listed		cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Phenolic		3 and 4 in	Not listed	-50°F to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Polyurethane		3, 4 and 5 in	Not listed	-45°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Semi-steel		3, 4 and 5 in	Not listed	-45°F to 600°F	rough floors, heat and heavy loads
Nylon		4 in	350 lb	-45°F to 475°F (550°F intermittent)	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single casters of light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
3 x 1-1/4 in	phenolic, rubber and polyurethane
4 x 1-1/4 in	rubber, phenolic and semi-steel	350 lb
5 x 1-1/4 in	rubber, semi-steel and polyurethane

Choosing light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. A 350 lb caster from this page then suits about 1,050 lb, and the strongest at 350 lb about 1,050 lb.
Mount: most light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate use a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in top plate; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
Floor: on light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate, rubber and polyurethane are kinder to tile and finished floors; phenolic, semi-steel and nylon roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate are listed, with side lock brake and total lock brake options.
Heat: among light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate, the highest listed range is -45°F to 600°F on semi-steel; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate questions

How much weight can light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate carry?

Single light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate are rated 350 lb.

What top plate do light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate use?

Most light duty casters on a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plate use 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in.

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.

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