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Caster Wheel Replacement Parts

Parts: roller and ball bearings, spanner bushings, axles, washersAxles 5/16 to 3/4 inBearing bores 3/8 to 1-1/2 in
Rebuild parts for caster wheels. Hamilton straight roller bearings come in bores from 3/8 to 1-1/2 in and lengths up to 4 in; sealed and flanged ball bearings suit lighter wheels. Spanner bushings, zinc or stainless axles with nuts, and thrust and combo washers finish the rebuild.

Caster Wheel Replacement Parts: buying guide

Caster wheel replacement parts for rebuilding a wheel instead of replacing the caster: roller and ball bearings, spanner bushings, zinc and stainless axles with nuts, and thrust and combo washers.

Roller and ball bearingsSpanner bushingsAxles 5/16 to 3/4 inZinc and stainless

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Which part wears out

  • Bearing: a rough or noisy wheel, or one with side play, usually has a worn bearing. Roller bearings carry heavier loads; precision ball bearings roll easier.
  • Spanner bushing: the steel sleeve between the bearings that the axle passes through. It keeps the bearings from being crushed when the axle nut is tightened.
  • Axle: bent or worn axles let the wheel wobble. Zerk axles have a grease fitting so the bearing can be greased without taking the wheel off.
  • Washers: thrust and combo washers sit between the wheel hub and the fork legs.

Measure three things

Measure Why
Axle diameter Sets the bearing or bushing bore (for example 1/2 or 3/4 in)
Wheel bore and hub length Sets bearing outside diameter and length
Fork width Sets axle length (for example 1/2 x 3-3/8 in)

Part sizes from product titles [S1].

Stainless axles and bushings are listed for washdown areas where zinc plating would rust.

Wheel part questions

How do I know which bearing I need?

Measure the axle diameter, the wheel bore and the hub length. The titles list bearings by ID, OD and length.

What is a spanner bushing for?

It sits between the wheel bearings around the axle and keeps them from being crushed when the axle nut is tightened.

What is a Zerk axle?

An axle with a grease fitting so the wheel bearing can be greased in place.

Do you have stainless axles?

Yes, 1/2 x 3-3/8 in and 3/8 x 2-1/4 in stainless Zerk axles with nuts.

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.

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