Medical Industry Casters & Wheels

These medical casters and wheels fit IV stands, hospital beds, med carts, and lab equipment. Casters in this collection range from 135 to 600 lb per caster. Sets of 4 show combined set ratings on the title, so read whether a listing is a set. Neoprene, TPR, and polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads run quietly on hospital floors. Soft rubber or TPR tread is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. Threaded stem, grip-ring, and expanding rubber stems for round and square tubing all appear on light-duty builds. Match the stem or plate, wheel size, and overall height before you order. Capacities below are per caster unless a listing says set. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Measure the old wheel or caster before you buy. Medical aisle: medcaster medical casters. Stem aisle: stem casters.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per wheel.

Iv Stand CastersWheel 3″135 lb/wheel3 styles

Medical industry casters & wheels by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Rubber	Polyolefin	2-1/2 to 8 in	135 to 315 lb		cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Nylon		4 and 5 in	275 to 300 lb	Up to 160°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single casters of medical industry casters & wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
3 x 1 in	rubber	135 lb
3 x 1-1/4 in	rubber	210 to 225 lb
4 x 1-1/4 in	rubber and nylon	250 to 300 lb
4 x 2 in	rubber	350 lb
5 x 1-1/4 in	rubber and nylon	300 to 315 lb
5 x 2 in	rubber	400 lb
6 x 2 in	rubber	500 lb
8 x 2 in	rubber	600 lb

Choosing medical industry casters & wheels

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among medical industry casters & wheels, a 300 lb caster then suits about 900 lb, and the strongest at 315 lb about 945 lb.
Mount: most medical industry casters & wheels use a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in top plate; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
Floor: on medical industry casters & wheels, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid medical industry casters & wheels are listed, with top lock brake options.

Related to medical industry casters & wheels: caster wheels and iv stand casters.

Medical industry casters & wheels questions

How much weight can medical industry casters & wheels carry?

Single medical industry casters & wheels are rated 135 to 315 lb; most fall between 225 and 300 lb.

What top plate do medical industry casters & wheels use?

Most medical industry casters & wheels use 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in.

What wheel material is most common on medical industry casters & wheels?

Rubber leads on medical industry casters & wheels, rated 135 to 315 lb per caster. Among medical industry casters & wheels, nylon is next at 275 to 300 lb.

Are replacement wheels sold for medical industry casters & wheels?

Yes. Wheel-only listings for medical industry casters & wheels are here, sized 2-1/2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in; measure bore and hub length before you order.

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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