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Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels

This collection holds PPU with polyolefin and polyurethane treads, made to replace worn wheels on carts, dollies, racks, and equipment. Wheels in this collection range from 100 to 1,400 lb per wheel. Wheels in this category range from 2 up to 10 inches in diameter with 1 to 7 in tread widths. Polyolefin is light, low cost, and resists water and many chemicals. It is hard, so it is loud on rough floors. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Match the bore, hub length, diameter, and tread width before you order. Order the axle and spacers if the old ones are worn. 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. Polyolefin aisle: polyolefin casters. Caster hub: heavy duty casters.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per wheel.

Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per wheel Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Polyolefin 2 to 10 in 100 to 1,400 lb -45°F to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing

Ratings are for single wheels of Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
2-1/2 x 7/8 in polyurethane 100 lb
3 x 7/8 in polyurethane 100 lb
5 x 1 in polyurethane 145 lb
6 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane 350 lb
6 x 2 in polyurethane 720 lb
8 x 1-1/2 in polyurethane 600 lb
8 x 2 in polyurethane 800 lb
10 x 1-1/2 in polyurethane 800 lb

Choosing Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-wheel cart [S2]. Among Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels, a 720 lb wheel then suits about 2,160 lb, and the strongest at 1,400 lb about 4,200 lb.
  2. Floor: on Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels, polyurethane protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.

Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels questions

How much weight can Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels carry?

Single Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels are rated 100 to 1,400 lb; most fall between 250 and 720 lb.

What wheel material is most common on Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels?

Polyurethane leads on Durastar polyurethane on polyolefin wheels, rated 100 to 1,400 lb per wheel.

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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