Spring Loaded Casters & Spring Wheels: Shock-Absorbing

Diameter: 4-1/2 to 10 inTread: 2, 3 and 4 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 in (most)Capacity: 250 to 3,000 lb per caster

This page lists spring loaded casters and spring wheels with rubber, polyurethane, cast iron and phenolic treads. Rubber is the main group here, rated 250 to 500 lb per caster in 4-1/2 and 6 in. Other treads: polyurethane 2,000 to 3,000 lb, cast iron 3,000 lb and phenolic 1,200 lb. Brands: Albion.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per wheel.

Spring Loaded Casters & Spring Wheels: buying guide

Spring loaded casters and spring wheels in rubber, polyurethane and cast iron, 4-1/2 to 10 in wheels, rated 250 to 3,000 lb per caster.

Diameter 4-1/2 to 10 inTread 2, 3 and 4 inPlate 4 x 4-1/2 in (most)250 to 3,000 lb per caster

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Albion S610 10x3 Swivel, 3,100 lb

Albion S610 10x3 Rigid, 3,100 lb

Albion S410 10x3 Swivel, 3,000 lb

Albion S410 10x3 Rigid, 3,000 lb

Albion S310 10x3 Swivel, 3,000 lb

Albion S310 10x3 Rigid, 3,000 lb

Albion S310 6x3 Swivel, 2,000 lb

Albion 40XS 6x2 Rubber Swivel, 5...

Spring loaded casters and spring wheels by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Rubber		4-1/2 and 6 in	250 to 500 lb	-45°F to 180°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Polyurethane	Cast iron	6 and 10 in	2,000 to 3,000 lb	-40°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Cast iron		10 in	3,000 lb		heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Phenolic		10 in	1,200 lb	Up to 180°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Nylon		6 in	450 lb	-45°F to 180°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single casters of spring loaded casters and spring wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4-1/2 x 4 in	rubber	450 lb
6 x 2 in	rubber and nylon	250 to 500 lb
6 x 3 in	polyurethane	2,000 lb
10 x 3 in	polyurethane, cast iron and phenolic	1,200 to 3,000 lb

Choosing spring loaded casters and spring wheels

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. A 3,000 lb caster from this page then suits about 9,000 lb, and the strongest at 3,000 lb about 9,000 lb.
Mount: most spring loaded casters and spring wheels use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in and 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on spring loaded casters and spring wheels, rubber and polyurethane are kinder to tile and finished floors; cast iron, phenolic and nylon roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: rigid and swivel spring loaded casters and spring wheels are listed.

Related: industrial casters.

Spring loaded casters and spring wheels questions

How much weight can spring loaded casters and spring wheels carry?

Single spring loaded casters and spring wheels are rated 250 to 3,000 lb; most fall between 450 and 3,000 lb.

What top plate do spring loaded casters and spring wheels use?

Most spring loaded casters and spring wheels use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Others listed: 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in and 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on spring loaded casters and spring wheels?

Rubber leads on spring loaded casters and spring wheels, rated 250 to 500 lb per caster. Polyurethane is next at 2,000 to 3,000 lb.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

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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