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40 Series 4" x 2" Phenolic Swivel Caster - 800 lb Capacity

Wheel
4" x 2"
Capacity
800 lbs
Overall Height
5-5/8"
Plate Size
4" x 4-1/2"
Swivel Radius
3-1/8"
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Product Overview

Kingpinless Heavy Duty 40 Series - 4" x 2" Phenolic Swivel Caster - 800 lb Capacity


Product Features

  • Wheel Material: Phenolic, designed for durability and impact resistance
  • Capacity: Supports up to 800 lbs, engineered for heavy-duty applications
  • Top Plate Options: Choose between multiple sizes to fit your specific needs
  • Bearings: Select from a variety of bearing types for smooth and efficient movement
  • Design: Swivel caster design for maximum maneuverability
  • Applications: Perfect for industrial, commercial, and heavy-duty use

Introducing the Kingpinless Heavy Duty 40 Series 4" x 2" Phenolic Swivel Caster, designed for tough, heavy-duty applications. With a robust 800 lb capacity, these casters are built to handle the most demanding environments, offering exceptional performance and durability. The phenolic wheel material ensures impact resistance and smooth rolling across various surfaces, making them perfect for industrial and commercial use.

Choose between different top plate sizes and bearing types to customize your caster solution based on your specific operational needs. Whether you require precision ball bearings for smooth movement or other bearing options for your application, the Kingpinless Heavy Duty 40 Series casters provide the flexibility and strength you need.

Engineered for superior maneuverability, the swivel design of the caster allows for effortless turns and easy positioning, reducing the strain on users. Whether you're outfitting machinery, carts, or equipment in high-traffic or industrial environments, these casters are built to perform under pressure.

Experience the durability and versatility of Kingpinless's Heavy Duty 40 Series casters, and trust in their ability to handle your toughest tasks. Upgrade your mobility solutions with casters designed for the most demanding applications today.

Elevate Your Mobility with Kingpinless Casters

Transform your operational efficiency with the Kingpinless Heavy Duty 40 Series casters. Built to last, designed to perform—get yours now and enjoy smooth, reliable movement across your workplace.

Key Features

Top 10 Product Features

  • Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Designed to support up to 800 lbs, making it ideal for high-demand industrial and commercial applications.
  • Durable Phenolic Wheel Material: Built with impact-resistant phenolic wheels for reliable performance and smooth movement across various surfaces.
  • Customizable Top Plate Sizes: Choose from multiple top plate sizes, including 2-1/2" x 3-5/8", 2-11/16" x 3-5/8", or 4" x 4-1/2", ensuring compatibility with your specific equipment.
  • Variety of Bearing Options: Select from precision ball bearings or other bearing types to meet your desired performance level for smoother and more efficient movement.
  • Swivel Design for Maximum Maneuverability: The swivel caster design allows for easy turning and positioning, reducing strain and improving operational efficiency.
  • Versatile Applications: Ideal for a wide range of uses, including hospitals, factories, warehouses, and commercial equipment, offering reliable mobility in demanding environments.
  • Long-Lasting Durability: Engineered for extended use, these casters are built to withstand the wear and tear of daily operations, ensuring long-term value.
  • Impact Resistance: The phenolic wheel material is designed to withstand shock, making it an excellent choice for environments with heavy or uneven loads.
  • Easy to Install: Simple to install on a variety of equipment, enhancing workflow and productivity without complicated setup or tools.
  • Improved User Experience: The ergonomic design of the caster minimizes strain on users, promoting a smoother, more comfortable operation in high-traffic areas.
Ordering & Shipping Information

Order processing

In stock. Orders placed before 12pm CT (Mon–Fri) typically ship the same or next business day from our Mansfield, TX warehouse.

Shipping method

Smaller orders ship parcel (UPS/FedEx Ground). Heavy or bulk quantities consolidate to LTL freight. The method and final cost are shown before payment, so there are no post-checkout adjustments.

Payment & procurement terms

Purchase orders — accepted from approved accounts
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Volume pricing & quotes

Quantity discounts apply automatically — no codes needed. For large, recurring, or custom requirements, request a bulk quote and our team will confirm pricing, lead time, and total landed freight upfront.

Returns & warranty

Stock items carry a 30-day return policy in unused, resalable condition. Made-to-order and custom items are non-returnable once production starts. All products carry the manufacturer's warranty against defects.

Typical transit times after shipment

Central & Southern U.S.: typically 1–2 business days
East & West Coasts: typically 2–3 business days
Remote areas and freight deliveries may take longer.

Need an exact freight quote or blanket PO?

For pallet freight, scheduled releases, or blanket purchase orders, contact our team and we'll confirm total landed cost before you commit. Direct line: 844-439-4335.

Additional Information

Durastar Heavy Duty 40 Series 4" x 2" Phenolic Swivel Caster - 800 lb Capacity


Product Overview

The Durastar Heavy Duty 40 Series 4" x 2" Phenolic Swivel Caster is engineered for superior performance and durability, designed to handle up to 800 lbs of weight with ease. This caster offers excellent maneuverability, making it the ideal choice for high-traffic and heavy-duty applications in industrial, commercial, and warehouse environments. Its sturdy phenolic wheels provide reliable support while ensuring smooth operation, even in demanding conditions.

Whether you're outfitting machinery, carts, or other equipment, the Durastar Heavy Duty Caster is designed to meet the needs of your toughest applications. The caster features a variety of customizable options, including top plate sizes and bearing types, allowing you to tailor the product to your exact specifications.

Durability and Performance

Engineered for industrial environments, the Durastar Heavy Duty 40 Series caster combines strength with performance. The phenolic wheels offer excellent durability and are specifically crafted to resist wear and tear from constant use. The 800 lb weight capacity ensures that it can handle the load demands of large machinery, carts, and other equipment, even in environments with high-frequency movement.

These casters are ideal for use in warehouses, factories, hospitals, and retail spaces where reliability and smooth maneuverability are essential. Their shock-mitigating design further enhances their longevity and performance, making them a long-lasting solution for your mobility needs.

Customization and Flexibility

The Durastar Heavy Duty 40 Series caster offers unmatched flexibility with its customizable top plate sizes and bearing options. Whether you need a smaller plate for compact equipment or a larger one for heavier machinery, you can select the perfect fit. Additionally, choosing between different bearing types allows you to optimize performance based on your specific needs, whether you prioritize smoothness, efficiency, or long-term durability.

Ideal Applications

  • Industrial Equipment: Perfect for heavy-duty machinery, carts, and storage racks in industrial settings.
  • Warehouse Operations: Ideal for moving heavy loads in warehouses, ensuring quick and efficient transportation of goods.
  • Commercial Use: Reliable for moving equipment in retail environments, hospitals, and other commercial spaces.
  • Medical Facilities: Designed for smooth, silent operation in medical carts and other healthcare-related equipment.

Enhance Your Mobility Solutions Today

Upgrade your operations with the Durastar Heavy Duty 40 Series 4" x 2" Phenolic Swivel Caster. Whether you're outfitting industrial machinery or ensuring efficient equipment movement in commercial settings, these casters offer exceptional performance, durability, and maneuverability. Invest in a reliable solution today for smoother, more efficient operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the load capacity of this caster?+

This 4" x 2" Phenolic Swivel Kingpinless Caster – 800 lb is rated to 800 lbs per caster. Size a set by dividing the total load by the number of casters, and for uneven floors assume 3 of 4 casters carry the load. Keep continuous-use loads within about 75-80% of the rating.

What wheel does this caster use?+

This caster runs a Phenolic wheel with a 2" tread width. Phenolic carries high loads on smooth, hard floors and tolerates heat, but transmits more shock than an elastomer tread.

What plate size and bolt pattern does it use?+

This caster uses a top-plate mount with a 4" x 4-1/2", 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" plate. Measure your existing mounting holes before ordering; if you are replacing casters, match the bolt pattern - most standard patterns interchange across brands.

Is this a swivel or rigid caster, and how does the brake work?+

This is a Swivel caster. Swivel casters rotate 360 degrees for full maneuverability. For most mobile equipment we recommend 2 swivel + 2 rigid, or 4 swivel with at least 2 brakes.

What temperature range can this caster handle?+

Rated for Up to 250°F. Operating outside the rated range can reduce wheel life and load capacity, so match it to your environment (wash-down, freezer, oven-adjacent, etc.).

What floors and applications is it best for?+

The Phenolic wheel performs best on smooth, hard industrial floors. For non-marking or clean-environment needs, ask us about matching tread options.

What is the overall mounted height?+

The overall height (floor to top of plate or stem) is 5-5/8". Account for it when checking equipment clearance, dock height, and ergonomic working height.

How do I order, and what are the terms?+

We accept purchase orders and offer Net 30 on approved accounts, ACH, and all major cards, plus tax-exempt ordering with a resale or exemption certificate. Volume discounts apply automatically; request a bulk quote for large or recurring orders. Stock items carry a 30-day return policy in unused condition (made-to-order items are non-returnable once production starts).

Technical FAQs & Engineering Notes

Application guidance for load margin, wheel materials, and swivel construction. Confirm ratings against your duty cycle, floor, and temperature before final spec.

How do I properly factor the 25% safety margin into a multi-caster cart configuration?

Start with total system weight (payload + structure + fixtures), divide by casters that actually share the load, and keep continuous working load per caster at or below roughly 75% of catalog capacity (~25% margin). Heavy-duty kingpinless frames are often used on uneven floors, docks, and towed trains where dynamic load transfer is common — do not assume perfect four-caster share. If impact, drop-offs, or shock loading is expected, treat the margin as a floor, not a stretch goal, and confirm capacity at the wheel diameter and tread you select on this PDP. Dynamic and side loads are separate from static catalog ratings; call out towing or AGV duty when you quote so we can sanity-check the configuration.

When must an application bypass standard polyurethane and spec high-temperature glass-filled nylon or phenolic wheels?

Stay with polyurethane when floors are relatively smooth, temperatures stay inside the PU service window, and you want floor protection plus rollability. Move to phenolic, glass-filled nylon, or other high-temp / high-hardness options when heat, certain chemicals, or very high point loads push past what standard PU can sustain. Kingpinless construction solves swivel durability under thrust; it does not raise the wheel’s temperature or chemical limit. Use the wheel material and temperature fields on this product (and sibling SKUs) to match the environment — heat duty and side-thrust duty are independent selection axes.

Why do traditional kingpin swivel raceways fail prematurely under towing or AGV side-thrust loads compared to kingpinless alternatives?

Kingpin swivels concentrate clamping and much of the axial stack through one pin. Towing hitches, AGV corrections, and side scrub introduce lateral and moment loads that work that pin and the race faces harder than hand-pushed carts. Typical early wear modes include kingpin stretch or hole elongation, race brinelling, and increasing swivel play. Kingpinless designs replace that single-pin stack with a machined or forged raceway that carries thrust through the race path, which is why they are the usual spec for powered towing and higher side-load industrial carts. Pair kingpinless swivels with a wheel and bearing package rated for the same duty — the swivel upgrade alone does not fix an undersized tread or bearing.

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Technical Specifications

Specifications

Identification
Part Number / SKU40-S-420-PH
Product SeriesDurastar 40 Series
Core
Load Capacity800 lbs
Wheel Diameter4"
Wheel Width2"
Floor to top of mounting plate (or stem shoulder).Overall Height (OAH)Floor to top of mounting plate (or stem shoulder).5-5/8"
Rig TypeSwivel
BrakeNo Brake
Distance from swivel centerline to the outer edge of the wheel when turned.Swivel RadiusDistance from swivel centerline to the outer edge of the wheel when turned.3-1/8"
Swivel ConstructionKingpinless
Mounting
Mount StylePlate
Plate Size4" x 4-1/2", 4-1/2" x 6-1/4"
Wheel
Wheel MaterialPhenolic
Construction
Frame / FinishZinc Plated Steel
Temperature RangeUp to 250°F
Reference Dimensions
CASTERHQ Interactive 3DSeries geometry
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Drag to rotate. Select a label (OAH, Plate, BHP, Dia, Width) for its dimensioned drawing view; Esc or Back to 3D returns. Double-click or Reset view to recenter. Values from manufacturer specs; series geometry for the 2" tread plate caster family.

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Series geometry, reference only. Verify critical dims against the spec table.

Free for design use. Redistribution or resale prohibited.

OAH5-5/8"
Dia4"
Width2"
Plate4" x 4-1/2"
BHP2-5/8" x 3-5/8" slotted to 3" x 3"
View 2D drawingSide, front & top plate views
Side elevation
OAH 5-5/8"DIA 4"DIA 4"
Front elevation
WIDTH 2"
Top plate
4" 4"PLATE 4-1/2" 3-5/8" 2-5/8"SLOTTED TO 3" x 3"
BHP 2-5/8" x 3-5/8" slotted to 3" x 3"
CASTERHQ
Reference drawing2" tread plate caster series · 4" wheel
Units: inchesThird-angle projection
Reference only. Not for fabrication. Outlines drawn to scale from series CAD geometry; dimension values come from product specifications. Confirm against the technical table before ordering.
Overall Height5-5/8"
Wheel4" x 2"
Top Plate4" x 4-1/2"
Bolt Pattern2-5/8" x 3-5/8" slotted to 3" x 3"
Wheel MaterialPhenolic
Illustrative series geometry for the 2" tread plate caster family. Dimensions are manufacturer specification values. Confirm against the technical table before ordering.
Will This Caster Handle Your Load?
Enter your loaded weight. We derate to 3 effective casters on a 4-caster rig, per industry practice for uneven floors.
Rated capacity: 800 lbs per caster. For dynamic loads, towing, or debris-strewn floors, apply additional safety factor · full engineering tools →
Fitment & Interchange
MountPlate
Plate Size4" x 4-1/2"
Rig TypeSwivel
BrakeNo Brake
Replacing an existing caster? Match the bolt pattern first, then wheel size · more 4" x 4-1/2" plate casters →
Documentation
Spec sheet (PDF) 30-day pricing honored Caster selection guide Caster University Fleet & contract pricing Net 30 available
30-day returns · manufacturer warranty · spec support: 844-439-4335 (Mon–Fri 8–5 CST)

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