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Zinc Plated Axles

Diameter: 5/16 to 3/4 inLength: 2-1/4 to 4-3/4 inZinc plated
Zinc plated caster axles, each with its nut. Most are zerk axles with a grease fitting to lube the wheel bearing; the 1/2 x 4 in is a plain axle. The 5/16 x 2-1/4 in axle with lock nut fits shopping cart wheels.

Axles by size

Axle Type
5/16 x 2-1/4 in Shopping cart axle, lock nut
3/8 x 2-1/4 in Axle and nut
1/2 x 2-7/8 in Zerk axle and nut
1/2 x 3 in Zerk axle and nut
1/2 x 3-3/8 in Zerk axle and nut
1/2 x 4 in Plain axle and nut
3/4 x 4-1/4 in Zerk axle and nut
3/4 x 4-3/4 in Zerk axle and nut

From product titles and listings [S1].

Before you order

  1. Diameter: match the wheel bore or bearing ID.
  2. Length: measure across the outside of the fork legs and add room for the nut.
  3. Grease: pick a zerk axle if the wheel has bearings that need greasing.

Caster axle questions

What is a zerk axle?

An axle with a grease fitting so the wheel bearing can be greased without taking the wheel off.

Which axle fits a shopping cart wheel?

The 5/16 x 2-1/4 in axle with lock nut.

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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