Shopping Cart Wheels & Casters (OEM Replacement)

Q: Can I replace just the wheel instead of the entire caster?

Yes. Wheel-only replacement is possible when the existing caster frame is in good condition.

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OEM Shopping Cart Wheels & Casters

RETAIL FLEET • OEM SPEC • HIGH-CYCLE USE

Original OEM-spec shopping cart wheels and stem casters engineered for high-cycle retail environments. These assemblies are designed to deliver predictable tracking, nesting performance, and long service life under continuous use, curb impacts, and routine wash-down.

Commonly specified for grocery, mass-merchant, and big-box retail cart fleets, these components are ideal for direct replacement and large-scale MRO programs.

Available Configurations

5" Universal Shopping Cart Replacement Caster Complete stem caster assembly · OEM fit for common retail carts 5" Universal Shopping Cart Replacement Wheel Wheel-only replacement · maintains original caster frame

Standard OEM Configuration Envelope

OEM shopping cart wheels and casters with polyurethane tread on polyolefin core, ball bearing wheel design, and threaded stem interface for retail cart fleets.

Typical Wheel Construction: Polyurethane tread on polyolefin core
Wheel Bearings: Ball bearing wheel design
Swivel Section: Double ball bearing raceway (caster assemblies)
Finish: Zinc-plated components for corrosion resistance
Stem Interface: Commonly 1/2"-13 × 7/8" threaded stem with key-lock base (verify fit)
Typical Use: Retail shopping carts · fleet refresh · MRO replacement

Fleet note: OEM-spec wheels reduce cart wander, improve nesting behavior, and extend service intervals compared to generic replacements—lowering total cost of ownership across large cart fleets.

Selection Guidance

OEM lineage and patented design

Incorporates U.S. patented shopping cart wheel technology
Covered under U.S. Patent No. 7,011,317
Additional related design patents including USD792674S1 and USD530478S1
Designed specifically for retail cart tracking, nesting, and durability
Manufactured to established OEM retail specifications

Why purchasers specify OEM shopping cart wheels

Predictable tracking and reduced cart drift
Improved durability under curb strikes and threshold transitions
Lower downtime across large fleets
Exact-fit replacement for existing cart designs

How to confirm compatibility

Verify wheel diameter (commonly 5")
Confirm stem size, thread, and base style
Check existing caster frame clearance if replacing wheel only
Match wheel compound to floor and cleaning process

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FAQ

Are these original OEM shopping cart wheels?

Yes. These wheels and casters follow original OEM specifications used in many retail cart fleets worldwide.

Can I replace just the wheel instead of the entire caster?

Yes. If the existing caster frame is in good condition, wheel-only replacement maintains OEM performance while reducing cost.

Do these improve cart tracking?

OEM-spec wheel geometry and materials help reduce cart wander and improve straight-line tracking compared to generic replacements.

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