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Metal Wheels

These metal wheels cover gray iron, semi-steel, ductile, and forged steel treads for hot, abrasive, or high-load service. Wheels in this collection range from about 250 to 10,000 lb per wheel. Semi-steel titles often list about 600°F service. Ductile and forged builds reach about 800°F where listed. Soft polyurethane on aluminum (~85 Shore A) or TPR is better on finished floors with chips, but hard metal is the better pick for heat and sharp debris. Match bore, width, and material before you order. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you place your order today. Keep the load on the rating for that SKU and do not exceed it in service. Verify the stem or plate matches your old unit before you buy. Capacities below are per wheel as labeled. V-groove metal aisle: cast iron V-groove track wheels. High-temp aisle: high temperature wheels.

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Capacity shown is per caster (per wheel for wheels).

Metal Wheels: buying guide

Metal wheels in gray iron semi-steel, ductile steel and machined steel for heavy, hot and rough work. They give the highest ratings here but no floor protection.

4 to 12 in300 to 6,000 lb per wheel600 to 800°F listedShips from Mansfield, TX

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Metal families on this page

Family Sizes here Rated load Listed temperature
Gray iron / semi-steel 2-1/2 to 12 in About 300 to 5,500 lb Often about -45 to 600°F
Ductile iron 3 to 12 in class About 250 to 6,000 lb Toward 800°F on many listings
Forged steel (HQ Made-in-USA) 6 to 10 in common About 1,400 to 10,000 lb High-heat capable; check listing

Product fields and titles [S1]. SEO band updated to include forged 10,000 lb class verified in titles.

Where metal wins

  • Heavy steady loads on rough concrete.
  • Heat that melts polyurethane or softens phenolic.
  • Chips, scrap, and abrasive debris that cut soft treads.

Where metal loses

  • Finished floors: metal marks and wears coatings.
  • Quiet zones: hard tread transmits noise and shock.
  • Corrosive washdown: choose stainless assemblies instead.

V-groove vs flat tread

Flat metal wheels roll on floors. V-groove wheels ride inverted angle-iron track. Track wheels live on cast iron V-groove track wheels.

Metal wheel questions

How much weight can these wheels hold?

From about 250 lb on small gray iron to 10,000 lb on HQ forged steel wheels on this page.

Semi-steel or forged steel?

Semi-steel covers many plant loads and about 600°F service at a lower cost. Forged steel is the step for higher capacity and severe impact.

Will metal wheels damage my floor?

They can mark and wear finished floors. Use polyurethane or TPR on coated or decorative floors.

What diameters are listed?

About 2-1/2 to 12 in across the metal families on this page.

Sources

  • [S1] CasterHQ product fields and titles for items on this page, pulled October 26, 2026.
  • [S2] Caster Concepts and industry metal-wheel comparisons: cast iron vs ductile vs forged steel duty notes.
  • [S3] Hamilton Caster industrial wheels overview (hamiltoncaster.com/Wheels): metal family use notes for heat and debris.

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