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Refrigeration, Cooler & Freezer Casters

Diameter: 2 to 5 inTread: 1-1/4 and 1-3/4 inPlate: 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 inCapacity: 200 to 1,200 lb per caster
Refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters in polyurethane, polyolefin and rubber. Polyurethane on polyolefin cores is the most common tread on these refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters, rated 300 to 350 lb per caster in 3, 4 and 5 in. Ratings by tread: polyolefin 200 to 500 lb and rubber 1,200 lb. Brands: Jarvis.

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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →

Refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Polyolefin 3, 4 and 5 in 300 to 350 lb -45°F to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Polyolefin 2, 3, 4 and 5 in 200 to 500 lb -40°F to 180°F wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads
Rubber Polyolefin 3 in 1,200 lb cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Ratings are for single casters of refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
3 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane 300 lb
3 x 1-3/4 in polyolefin 500 lb
4 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane and polyolefin 300 to 350 lb
5 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane and polyolefin 300 to 350 lb

Choosing refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters, a 350 lb caster then suits about 1,050 lb, and the strongest at 1,200 lb about 3,600 lb.
  2. Mount: most refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters use a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in top plate; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
  3. Floor: on refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters, polyurethane and rubber are kinder to tile and finished floors; polyolefin rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters are listed, with total lock brake options.

Refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters questions

How much weight can refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters carry?

Single refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters are rated 200 to 1,200 lb; most fall between 300 and 350 lb.

What top plate do refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters use?

Most refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters use 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in.

What wheel material is most common on refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters?

Polyurethane leads on refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters, rated 300 to 350 lb per caster. Among refrigeration, cooler & freezer casters, polyolefin is next at 200 to 500 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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