Albion Phenolic Casters, 4 x 4-1/2 Plate

This collection holds Albion Phenolic Casters, 4 x 4-1/2 Plate, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 600 to 1,250 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 3-1/4 up to 8 inches in diameter with 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 in tread widths. The collection includes swivel, rigid, and brake models. Phenolic rolls easily on smooth floors and handles dry heat, oil, and grease, but it is not made for water or washdown. It suits warehouse carts, toolboxes, and tool carts, and it is loud on rough floors. Match plate size, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Phenolic aisle: phenolic casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Phenolic		3-1/4, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in	600 to 1,250 lb	Up to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors

Ratings are for single casters of Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
3-1/4 x 1-1/2 in	phenolic	600 lb
3-1/4 x 2 in	phenolic	700 lb
4 x 1-1/2 in	phenolic	600 lb
4 x 2 in	phenolic	800 to 1,250 lb
5 x 2 in	phenolic	1,000 lb
6 x 2 in	phenolic	1,200 lb
8 x 2 in	phenolic	1,250 lb

Choosing Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. A 1,200 lb caster from this page then suits about 3,600 lb, and the strongest at 1,250 lb about 3,750 lb.
Mount: most Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate, phenolic suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
Rig: swivel and rigid Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate are listed, with total lock brake options.

Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate questions

How much weight can Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate carry?

Single Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate are rated 600 to 1,250 lb; most fall between 800 and 1,200 lb.

What top plate do Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate use?

Most Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate?

Phenolic leads on Albion phenolic casters on a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate, rated 600 to 1,250 lb per caster.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

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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