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Phenolic Casters · 800–1,400 lb · 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" Plate

Diameter: 4 to 8 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 inCapacity: 800 to 1,400 lb per caster
This page lists phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate. Phenolic is the most common tread here, rated 800 to 1,400 lb per caster in 4, 5, 6 and 8 in.

Phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Phenolic 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 800 to 1,400 lb -50°F to 250°F hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors

Ratings are for single casters of phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in phenolic 800 lb
5 x 2 in phenolic 1,000 lb
6 x 2 in phenolic 1,200 lb
8 x 2 in phenolic 1,400 lb

Choosing phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. A 1,400 lb caster from this page then suits about 4,200 lb, and the strongest at 1,400 lb about 4,200 lb.
  2. Mount: most phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate use a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in top plate; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
  3. Floor: on phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate, phenolic suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate are listed.

Phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate questions

How much weight can phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate carry?

Single phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate are rated 800 to 1,400 lb; most fall between 1,000 and 1,400 lb.

What top plate do phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate use?

Most phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate use 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate?

Phenolic leads on phenolic casters on a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plate, rated 800 to 1,400 lb per caster.

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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