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All Plate Sizes Plate Casters

Diameter: 2 to 5 inTread: 1-11/16 and 2 inPlate: 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in (most)Capacity: 75 to 1,100 lb per caster
All plate sizes plate casters in nylon and polyurethane. Nylon is the most common tread on these all plate sizes plate casters, rated 75 lb per caster. Other treads: polyurethane 1,100 lb. Brands: Shepherd.

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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →

All Plate Sizes Plate Casters: buying guide

All plate sizes plate casters in nylon and polyurethane, 2 to 5 in wheels, rated 75 to 1,100 lb per caster.

Diameter 2 to 5 inTread 1-11/16 and 2 inPlate 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in (most)75 to 1,100 lb per caster

All plate sizes plate casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Nylon 2 in 75 lb -40°F to 250°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Polyurethane Cast iron 5 in 1,100 lb -40°F to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing

Ratings are for single casters of all plate sizes plate casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
2 x 1-11/16 in nylon 75 lb
5 x 2 in polyurethane 1,100 lb

Choosing all plate sizes plate casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,100 lb each, all plate sizes plate casters suit a loaded cart of about 3,300 lb.
  2. Mount: most all plate sizes plate casters use a 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in top plate; 4 x 4-1/2 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
  3. Floor: on all plate sizes plate casters, polyurethane is kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid all plate sizes plate casters are listed, with top lock brake options.

All plate sizes plate casters questions

How much weight can all plate sizes plate casters carry?

Single all plate sizes plate casters are rated 75 to 1,100 lb; most fall between 75 and 1,100 lb.

What top plate do all plate sizes plate casters use?

Most all plate sizes plate casters use 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. Other plates on all plate sizes plate casters: 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on all plate sizes plate casters?

Nylon leads on all plate sizes plate casters, rated 75 lb per caster. Among all plate sizes plate casters, polyurethane is next at 1,100 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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