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Spring-Loaded Workhorse SPWH Casters

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This collection holds Spring Loaded Spwh casters with polyurethane, phenolic and Duralast polyurethane wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 600 to 1,450 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 8 inches in diameter with a 2 in tread width. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Phenolic rolls easily on smooth floors and handles dry heat, oil, and grease, but it is not made for water or washdown. It suits warehouse carts, toolboxes, and tool carts, and it is loud on rough floors. Duralast polyurethane treads are quiet, protect floors, and carry heavy loads with low rolling effort. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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Spring-Loaded Workhorse SPWH Casters: buying guide

Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters in polyurethane and phenolic, 4 to 8 in wheels, rated 600 to 1,450 lb per caster.

Diameter 4 to 8 inTread 2 inPlate 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in (most)600 to 1,450 lb per caster

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Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Cast iron and Aluminum 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 600 to 1,450 lb -5°F to 160°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Phenolic 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 620 to 1,400 lb Up to 250°F hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors

Ratings are for single casters of Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in polyurethane and phenolic 600 to 1,200 lb
5 x 2 in polyurethane and phenolic 620 to 1,050 lb
6 x 2 in polyurethane and phenolic 620 to 1,450 lb
8 x 2 in polyurethane and phenolic 620 to 1,450 lb

Choosing Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,200 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 3,600 lb, and the 1,450 lb top rating covers about 4,350 lb.
  2. Mount: most Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters use a 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in top plate; 4 x 4-1/2 in and 4 x 5 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
  3. Floor: on Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters, polyurethane is kinder to tile and finished floors; phenolic rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters are listed.

Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters questions

How much weight can Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters carry?

Single Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters are rated 600 to 1,450 lb; most fall between 620 and 1,200 lb.

What top plate do Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters use?

Most Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters use 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in. Other plates on Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters: 4 x 4-1/2 in and 4 x 5 in.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters?

Polyurethane leads on Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters, rated 600 to 1,450 lb per caster. Among Hamilton spring-loaded Workhorse SPWH casters, phenolic is next at 620 to 1,400 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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