Light-Duty Casters — Under 350 lbs. Per Caster

Shop every CasterHQ caster rated under 350 lbs. per caster — from 50-lb. furniture gliders and stem-mount chair casters to 340-lb. light industrial plate-mount wheels. Each product ships from our U.S. warehouse and is backed by ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing and ANSI ICWM performance testing — the same quality standard trusted by Fortune 500 manufacturers, OEMs, and MRO buyers, available in single-unit quantities with no minimum order.

How to Choose the Right Light-Duty Caster

The golden rule: divide your total equipment weight by the number of casters, then add a 25–35% safety factor. A 200-lb. cart on 4 casters requires at least 62.5 lbs. per caster — meaning a 75-lb. or 100-lb. rated caster is the correct fit. Undersizing casters is the leading cause of premature failure and floor damage.

Key variables to confirm before selecting:

• Load rating per caster — not total set capacity. Verify the rated capacity matches your per-caster load plus safety margin.
• Mount type — plate mount (bolt-on), grip ring stem (press-in, 7/16"), threaded stem (3/8"-16 or 1/2"-13), or expanding adapter for hollow legs.
• Wheel diameter & width — larger diameter rolls more easily over obstacles; wider wheels distribute load and reduce floor pressure.
• Floor surface — polyurethane for hard floors and noise-sensitive environments; TPR for delicate or cushioned surfaces; nylon for high heat or chemical exposure.
• Swivel vs. rigid — swivel on all four wheels for maximum maneuverability; rear-rigid pairs for controlled, straight-line travel; total-lock brakes for stationary hold.
• Brake type — wheel lock (stops rolling), swivel lock (stops rotation), total lock (immobilizes both), or side-lock (foot-activated for quick locking).

Light-Duty Caster Applications — Under 350 lbs. Per Caster

• Office chairs, ergonomic seating, and task chairs (50–75 lbs. per caster)
• Furniture dollies, moving carts, and appliance movers (100–150 lbs. per caster)
• Medical carts, IV stands, and AV equipment (75–150 lbs. per caster)
• Restaurant prep tables, food service carts, and bakery racks (150–300 lbs. per caster)
• Tool carts, shop utility carts, and light storage racks (200–340 lbs. per caster)
• Display fixtures, modular shelving, and retail carts (100–250 lbs. per caster)
• Institutional laundry carts, library trucks, and mail room carts (150–300 lbs. per caster)

Why CasterHQ for Light-Duty Casters

CasterHQ has supplied industrial casters and wheels to manufacturers, maintenance departments, and facilities teams across the U.S. since our founding. Our catalog is built around verifiable performance data — every capacity rating is tested against ANSI ICWM standards, not estimated. We maintain a 98.7% on-time ship rate from our domestic warehouse, and our team answers technical spec questions by phone at 844-439-4335 — no chatbots.

All products in this collection ship from our U.S. facility. Single-unit orders welcome. Bulk pricing available for OEM, MRO, and commercial accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions — Light-Duty Casters Under 350 lbs.

What does "under 350 lbs. per caster" mean?
It means each individual caster is rated to carry up to its listed capacity — not the total set. A set of four 300-lb. casters supports 1,200 lbs. total. Always apply a 25–35% safety factor: for a 200-lb. cart, choose casters rated at 75–100 lbs. each minimum.

What is the difference between swivel and rigid casters?
Swivel casters rotate 360° for full maneuverability. Rigid casters roll in one fixed direction for straight-line tracking. The most common setup is two swivel casters at the push end and two rigid casters at the lead end.

Grip ring stem vs. threaded stem — which do I need?
Grip ring stems (7/16" diameter) press into a standard socket — typical on chairs and light furniture. Threaded stems (3/8"-16 or 1/2"-13) screw into a tapped hole and are more secure, preferred for carts, medical equipment, and fixtures with frequent movement.

Do these light-duty casters include brakes?
Many do. Use the Brake Type filter to find wheel-lock, swivel-lock, total-lock, and side-lock options within the under-350-lb. capacity range.

What wheel material is best for light-duty casters?
Polyurethane is the most versatile — hard floors, quiet rolling, good load distribution. Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) is softer and protects delicate flooring. Nylon is best for high-temperature environments or maximum load capacity priority.

Can I order a single caster?
Yes — CasterHQ sells in single-unit quantities with no minimum order. Bulk pricing is available for OEM and MRO buyers. Call 844-439-4335 or use our bulk quote form.