Hamilton stainless casters use a stainless steel rig with stainless-compatible polyurethane, Plastex phenolic, or solid stainless wheels for washdown, sanitary, and corrosive environments. Match the wheel to your floor and chemistry, then size at a 25% margin.
| Series / Config | Size | Capacity | Wheel | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Polyurethane | 5" to 8" | up to 3,200 lb | Stainless-compatible polyurethane on stainless rig | Washdown lines, quiet floor-friendly rolling |
| Stainless Phenolic | 5" to 8" | up to 2,500 lb | Plastex phenolic on stainless rig | Sanitary carts, chemical-resistant tread |
| All-Stainless Wheel | 4" to 6" | up to 2,000 lb | Solid stainless wheel on stainless rig | Caustic washdown, fully corrosion-resistant |
| Stainless Light Cart | 3" to 5" | up to 1,000 lb | Stainless-compatible polyurethane on stainless rig | Pharma and lab carts, frequent sanitation |
Representative Hamilton configurations by capacity tier. Exact per-size load ratings, wheel diameters, and mounting are confirmed on your quote. Call 844-439-4335.
Add cart weight plus payload, divide by the number of casters, then add 25%. The stainless line tops out at 3,200 lb per caster, lower than the carbon-steel heavy lines because the priority is corrosion resistance. With four casters, size as if three carry the load.
Stainless-compatible polyurethane rolls quiet and protects finished floors under washdown. Plastex phenolic gives a firm, chemical-resistant tread for sanitary carts. A solid stainless wheel is the choice for the most caustic washdown where any polymer would degrade.
The entire rig is stainless steel, including the top plate, fork, kingpin or kingpinless swivel, and hardware, so it does not rust under daily washdown. Verify the top plate and bolt pattern against your equipment, and specify sealed or stainless bearings rated for washdown so cleaning does not wash out the lubricant or rust the raceway.
Stainless casters are built for food and beverage, pharma, marine, and chemical environments where corrosion, daily sanitation, and high-pressure washdown are routine, and carbon-steel rusts and fails fast there. For sanitary compliance, specify an open, easy-to-clean stainless rig with no moisture-trapping pockets.
A stainless caster has a stainless steel rig, the top plate, fork, swivel, kingpin, and hardware, so it resists corrosion under daily washdown and in caustic environments. The wheel is stainless-compatible polyurethane, phenolic, or solid stainless, and Hamilton builds them up to 3,200 lb per caster.
The Hamilton stainless line reaches up to 3,200 lb per caster on the stainless polyurethane config, lower than the carbon-steel heavy lines because the priority is corrosion resistance. For heavier corrosion-resistant needs, call 844-439-4335 with your load and environment.
Stainless-compatible polyurethane rolls quiet and protects finished floors while standing up to washdown, the common default. Plastex phenolic gives a firmer tread for sanitary carts, and solid stainless suits the most caustic washdown. Match the wheel to your floor and cleaning chemistry.
Not if you specify the right bearing. Standard bearings can wash out and rust under high-pressure spray, so use sealed or stainless bearings rated for washdown that keep chemistry out and lubricant in. Confirm the bearing and seal type for your routine, and call 844-439-4335 and we will match it to your protocol.
Yes, food and beverage processing and pharmaceutical facilities are primary applications. The stainless rig resists corrosion under daily sanitation, and open designs support sanitary compliance. Ask about smooth-rig and grease-free options for the strictest programs.
Yes. Hamilton Caster has manufactured in Hamilton, Ohio since 1907, and the stainless line is built there. CasterHQ is a Hamilton authorized distributor shipping from Mansfield, Texas.
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