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Phenolic & Polyolefin Caster Wheels

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Diameter: 3 to 16 inTread: 1-1/2, 2 and 3 inCapacity: 230 to 5,000 lb per wheel
This page lists Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels. Phenolic is the most common tread on these Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels, rated 600 to 4,400 lb per wheel in 3 to 16 in. Ratings by tread: polyolefin 230 to 900 lb. Brands: Hamilton.

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Phenolic & Polyolefin Caster Wheels: buying guide

Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels in phenolic and polyolefin, 3 to 16 in wheels, rated 230 to 5,000 lb per wheel.

Diameter 3 to 16 inTread 1-1/2, 2 and 3 in230 to 5,000 lb per wheel

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Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per wheel Listed temperature Where it fits
Phenolic 3 to 16 in 600 to 4,400 lb Up to 250°F hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Polyolefin 3 to 8 in 230 to 900 lb -20°F to 200°F wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads

Ratings are for single wheels of Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 1-1/2 in polyolefin and phenolic 400 to 600 lb
4 x 2 in polyolefin and phenolic 550 to 800 lb
5 x 1-1/2 in polyolefin and phenolic 450 to 600 lb
5 x 2 in phenolic and polyolefin 650 to 1,000 lb
6 x 1-1/2 in polyolefin and phenolic 600 to 800 lb
6 x 2 in phenolic and polyolefin 750 to 1,500 lb
8 x 2 in phenolic and polyolefin 900 to 1,750 lb
10 x 3 in phenolic 2,900 to 3,600 lb

Choosing Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-wheel cart [S2]. Among Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels, a 2,500 lb wheel then suits about 7,500 lb, and the strongest at 5,000 lb about 15,000 lb.
  2. Floor: on Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels, phenolic and polyolefin suit smooth concrete and heavy loads, but are loud and hard on tile and wood.

Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels questions

How much weight can Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels carry?

Single Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels are rated 230 to 5,000 lb; most fall between 600 and 2,500 lb.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels?

Phenolic leads on Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels, rated 600 to 4,400 lb per wheel. Among Hamilton phenolic & polyolefin caster wheels, polyolefin is next at 230 to 900 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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