Premium stainless steel work table casters — corrosion-resistant casters for NSF commercial kitchen prep tables, stainless work tables, and food service equipment. Stainless steel yokes resist sanitizer chemicals, hot water washdowns, and salt-air corrosion. Gray TPR and urethane treads, non-marking, NSF-friendly. 1-1/2" expanding stems fit the standard prep table leg ID. Sets of 4 and sets of 6 ship same day from Mansfield, TX.
Stainless yoke construction handles repeated washdown, food acids, and salt-air corrosion. Sized by wheel diameter, brake type, and configuration (all-4-lock vs 2-lock/2-swivel).
| Wheel Size | Configuration | Brake | Tread | Capacity (Set) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3" | Set of 4, all 4 locking | Total Lock | Gray TPR | 800-1,000 lb |
| 3" | Set of 4, 2 brake / 2 swivel | Top Lock | Gray TPR | 800 lb |
| 3" | Set of 4, plain swivel | None | Gray TPR | 600 lb |
| 4" | Set of 4, all 4 with top lock | Top Lock | Gray TPR | 1,000 lb |
| 4" | Set of 4, 2 brake / 2 swivel | Top Lock | Gray TPR | 1,000 lb |
| 5" | Set of 4, all 4 with top lock | Top Lock | Gray TPR | 1,200 lb |
| 5" | Set of 4, 2 brake / 2 swivel | Top Lock | Gray TPR | 1,200 lb |
| 5" | Set of 4, plain swivel | None | Gray TPR | 1,000 lb |
| 3" / 1-3/8" stem | Adapter for 1-3/8" leg ID | Total Lock | Gray TPR | 800 lb |
1-1/2" inside diameter is the standard for commercial stainless prep tables (Advance Tabco, Eagle Group, John Boos, Vollrath, Duke). Measure with calipers. Lighter-duty stands may use 1-3/8" — we stock that adapter size too.
Total Lock prevents both wheel roll AND swivel rotation — the safest choice when food handlers lean on the table. Top Lock stops wheel only. Plain swivel saves cost when rolling stability is not critical (cold prep against a wall).
Gray TPR is the kitchen default — non-marking, quiet, easy to clean. Urethane handles greasy floors better and has higher capacity. For high-temperature cooking line (next to fryers, ovens), consider high-temp phenolic or steel — not these.
Most stainless prep tables use 4-leg construction (set of 4). Heavy-duty 6-leg tables, prep tables with a built-in undershelf, or work tables 8+ feet long use 6 casters. Confirm leg count before ordering.
In commercial kitchens, yes. The recurring exposure to quat sanitizers, hot water, and food acids attacks zinc plating. Stainless yokes do not rust and the bearings last 3-5x longer in washdown environments. For prep tables in cold storage or dry stockrooms, zinc-plated is fine.
The casters themselves are NSF-compatible (food-safe materials, smooth surfaces, easy clean). NSF certification is at the assembled table level, not the individual caster. If your prep table holds an NSF rating, replacing failed casters with equivalent specs preserves it. Confirm with your NSF auditor if your installation is being inspected.
Top Lock pushes a brake pad down onto the wheel from the top — it stops the wheel from rolling. Total Lock additionally locks the swivel raceway so the caster cannot rotate. Total Lock is preferred for prep tables that get jostled during service.
Yes — Advance Tabco, Eagle Group, John Boos, and Vollrath all use 1-1/2" ID leg tubing on standard prep tables. Our stainless caster sets use the matching 1-1/2" expanding stem. Confirm leg ID with calipers if your table is older or imported.
Yes — they raise it. A standard 3" prep table caster adds ~4 inches to total height; 5" casters add ~6 inches. Account for this in your ergonomic planning — tall casters can raise a 34" prep table to 40", which is uncomfortable for most operators.
Insert the rubber-sleeved stem into the bottom of the hollow leg, then tighten the nut on the underside of the caster yoke. The rubber sleeve expands and grips the inside of the tube. No drilling, no welding, no special tools beyond a wrench.
Yes if the legs are hollow tubing (most are). Saw off the foot pad if the legs end in a flat plate. Insert the expanding stem caster. The legs must be hollow with a measurable ID — solid legs require a different mounting solution (saddle plates).
This collection focuses on premium stainless steel yoke construction (corrosion-resistant). The replacement-work-table-casters collection includes both zinc-plated and stainless options across more configurations. Choose this collection when corrosion resistance is the primary criterion.
