Heavy track casters carry up to 18,000 lb per wheel on a guided rail — the extreme end of fixed-path mobility. When a transfer line moves loads this heavy and they must follow an exact path every cycle, flanged and grooved track wheels on engineered rail are the only answer.
Hamilton Heavy Track casters carry up to 18,000 lb per caster on forged steel V-groove wheels that ride in floor track to hold a fixed path. They suit guided carts and conveyor turn loops where the route must repeat exactly.
| Series / Config | Size | Capacity | Wheel | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Track, V-groove rigid | 8"–10" | up to 18,000 lb | Forged steel V-groove | Straight runs on angle-iron track, max load |
| Heavy Track, V-groove rigid | 6"–8" | up to 12,000 lb | Forged steel V-groove | Guided fixed-path carts, tighter track |
| Heavy Track, V-groove swivel | 6"–8" | up to 10,000 lb | Forged steel V-groove | Transfer points, conveyor turn loops |
| Heavy Track, V-groove rigid, compact | 4"–6" | up to 6,000 lb | Forged steel V-groove | Light track-guided fixtures |
Representative Hamilton configurations by capacity tier. Exact per-size load ratings, wheel diameters, and mounting are confirmed on your quote. Call 844-439-4335.
Total the gross load and divide by the load-bearing casters, then add 25% margin over the worst-case caster. On a turn loop, one wheel can briefly take a larger share as the cart changes direction. Size each caster for that worst case, not the straight-run average, so the V-groove wheel stays inside its rating.
Forged steel is the wheel material for this series. The V-groove profile is machined into the steel wheel so it captures the angle-iron track and holds the path. Steel also tolerates the chips and debris common on plant track. Wheel diameter, not material, is the main capacity lever here, larger diameter rolls easier and carries more.
Match the V-groove geometry to your track profile first, the groove angle has to seat on the rail. Rigid mounts carry the straight runs and hold the line. Swivel V-groove casters handle transfer points and turn loops where the cart leaves or enters the track. Confirm the plate bolt pattern and deck thickness carry the rating.
Track-guided plant floors and automotive assembly lines are the typical settings. Forged steel V-groove wheels handle chips, weld spatter, and debris that collect in the track. Keep the track clear of buildup, debris packed in the V-groove is the most common cause of a guided cart climbing or binding, not the caster itself.
It is a heavy-duty caster with a forged steel V-groove wheel that rides in floor track to hold a fixed path. The machined groove captures angle-iron track so a guided cart follows the same route every cycle. Hamilton rates the series up to 18,000 lb per caster.
Up to 18,000 lb per caster on the largest forged steel V-groove configuration. Smaller-diameter V-groove wheels rate lower. Size each caster to the worst-case load with 25% margin, accounting for the corner that takes more weight through a turn loop.
Forged steel V-groove is the wheel for this series, in rigid and swivel mounts and a range of diameters. The V-groove profile is machined into the steel to seat on angle-iron track. Capacity is set mainly by wheel diameter, so larger wheels carry more and roll easier.
Guided fixed-path carts and conveyor turn loops are the core applications. The series suits track-guided plant floors and automotive assembly lines where the cart route must repeat exactly. V-groove track casters are chosen wherever a free-rolling caster would wander off the path.
Yes. Hamilton has manufactured casters in Hamilton, Ohio since 1907. Heavy Track casters are built domestically, which keeps custom groove geometry and plate patterns available for automotive and plant track systems.
Provide the worst-case load per caster, your track profile or a section drawing, whether you need rigid or swivel, and the mount plate requirement. We match those to the correct V-groove wheel and capacity tier and confirm the Hamilton part. Call 844-439-4335 or send your existing caster spec for a direct cross-reference.
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