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Institutional Plate Casters (2-3/8" × 3-5/8")

POPULAR PLATE SIZE

Institutional plate casters for light-duty commercial and industrial equipment. Commonly specified for carts, fixtures, and mobile assemblies requiring compact plate mounting and dependable rolling performance. This plate size is widely used across light-duty 1-1/4" wide caster series in institutional applications.

Select a wheel type below to match floor conditions, noise requirements, and service life targets.

Standard Configuration Envelope

Institutional plate caster mounting plate 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 inches, bolt hole pattern 1-3/4 x 2-7/8 inches slotted to 3 inches, wheel width 1-1/4 inches, wheel diameter 3 to 5 inches, capacity up to 350 lb per caster.

  • Mounting Plate: 2-3/8" × 3-5/8"
  • Bolt Hole Pattern: 1-3/4" × 2-7/8" (slotted to 3")
  • Wheel Width: 1-1/4"
  • Wheel Diameter: 3"–5"
  • Load Capacity: Up to 350 lb per caster
  • Wheel Types: Phenolic · TPR · Polyurethane · Gray Iron · Blue Solid Poly
  • Compliance: ANSI · ICWM · NSF · RoHS · ISO 9001:2015
Selection tip: Ratings are per caster under ideal conditions. For ramps, joints, debris, or impacts, increase wheel diameter or step up one duty class.

Selection Guidance

How to confirm replacement fit
Plate size · bolt pattern · overall height · wheel diameter · swivel clearance
When to step up in duty class
Thresholds · impacts · ramps · continuous push-force sensitivity

FAQ

What are these casters used for?
Light-duty carts and mobile assemblies using standardized institutional plate mounting.
Is this a common replacement size?
Yes. One of the most widely used institutional plate sizes in light-duty caster series.

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