Which stem caster type do I need?

Threaded stems screw into inserts, grip ring stems press into sockets, and expanding rubber stems tighten inside hollow tube legs.

What wheel materials can stem casters use?

TPR, rubber, polyurethane, phenolic, nylon, and steel wheels are common depending on floor type and load.

Are stem casters interchangeable with plate casters?

Only if your equipment accepts a stem. Plate casters require a bolt-on top plate and are not directly interchangeable with stem mounts.

STEM CASTERS (All Types)

Stem Casters – All Types

Stem casters are used when equipment cannot accept a top plate mount. This hub lets you choose your caster by mount type first — Threaded Stem, Grip Ring (Friction Ring), or Expanding Rubber Stem — then select wheel material and diameter for your application.

Common on carts, fixtures, furniture, tube-leg equipment, and OEM assemblies, stem casters provide compact mounting, fast installation, and reliable retention strength when matched to the correct interface.

Shop by Stem Attachment Type

Threaded stem caster with phenolic wheel, showing threaded mounting post

Threaded Stem Casters Secure mechanical fastening · OEM & industrial builds

Grip ring stem caster with TPR wheel, showing friction ring mounting stem

Grip Ring Stem Casters Press-fit stem · Furniture, fixtures, retail, light equipment

Expanding rubber stem caster showing expansion adapter for hollow tube legs

Expanding Rubber Stem Casters Tube-leg retrofits · Adjustable expansion adapter

Choosing the Correct Stem Type

Threaded Stem: Best retention strength · screws into metal inserts, levelers, or through-holes.
Grip Ring Stem: Fast install · used where the leg has a socket and no nut access.
Expanding Rubber Stem: Ideal for hollow tube legs · expands to lock inside ID.