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Medical casters are precision swivel and rigid casters built for hospital beds, stretchers, medical carts, IV poles, and diagnostic equipment, where quiet rolling, infection control, and reliable braking matter more than raw capacity. For most patient-contact equipment, specify a 3 to 5 in twin-wheel or single-wheel caster in glass-filled nylon or chrome with a central or total lock. CasterHQ stocks Colson Medical, Medcaster, and Manner series with antimicrobial and non-marking options, priced and shipping same day.
For patient rooms, we spec twin-wheel casters over single-wheel almost every time. The dual contact patch tracks straighter at low speed, cuts caregiver push force, and the tread runs quieter down a tiled corridor at 2 a.m. It is a small cost delta for a real ergonomic and noise win.
Bob Camp, Caster Application Specialist, 45+ years
Our team specs healthcare & medical casters by load per caster, floor and environment, mount, and any compliance the application demands, then confirms fit before you order. We stock the range for same-day shipping from Mansfield, Texas, so replacements do not stall your equipment.
Medical-grade casters use non-marking, easy-to-clean tread, sealed or stainless bearings for corrosion resistance, low rolling resistance for caregiver ergonomics, and reliable central or total-lock brakes. Many add antimicrobial tread compounds to limit surface contamination.
Antimicrobial tread reduces microbial growth on the wheel surface between cleanings. It supplements, but does not replace, facility cleaning protocols. It is most useful on high-touch mobile equipment in patient areas.
Most hospital beds and stretchers use 5 in twin-wheel casters with a central locking system so one pedal locks all four. Bariatric frames step up capacity but usually keep the 5 in footprint.
Yes. Non-magnetic stainless and glass-filled nylon casters avoid ferrous components that interfere with imaging. Filter to stainless or Medcaster NG nylon and confirm the bearing and hardware spec before ordering.
A total lock brakes both the wheel and the swivel so the caster cannot roll or rotate. A swivel lock only stops rotation. Patient equipment that must stay put during transfers should use total lock.
Non-marking thermoplastic and nylon treads with stainless or zinc hardware tolerate standard quaternary and alcohol disinfectants. For bleach or high-concentration protocols, specify stainless hardware and sealed bearings.
Standards & references: FGI Guidelines for health facility design · NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code · ICWM caster load-rating standard (MHI)
