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Discover the efficiency of the Hamilton HSK Inferno Series. With a wheel size of 8" x 2" and a Scorcher™ wheel type equipped with a 1/2" roller bearing, this kingpinless swivel caster is built to endure.
Rated for temperatures up to 550° F and bolstered with High Heat Grease, this caster ensures impeccable performance, especially in high temperature environments. Choose the HSK Inferno Series for reliability in the most demanding of conditions.
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
Because of its size and weight, this item typically ships LTL freight on a pallet. Smaller add-on items may ship parcel. Freight cost is calculated by destination and shown before payment, or quoted for large orders.
Payment & procurement terms
New to CasterHQ? Open an account or request terms and send your resale or tax-exemption certificate before ordering so it is applied at checkout.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the unmatched efficiency of the Hamilton Kingpinless Swivel Caster, built for resilience in challenging conditions. The synergy of the Scorcher wheel and its robust attributes guarantees durability, smooth navigation, and unwavering dependability.
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For those operating in challenging industrial settings or needing a caster tailored for high-temperature resilience, the Hamilton Kingpinless Swivel Caster stands out as the benchmark. Its superior design coupled with rigorous specifications ensures not just exceptional quality but also enduring reliability.
This Hamilton 8" x 2" Scorcher Swivel Kingpinless Caster – 1400 lb · Model S-HSK-8HNY is rated to 1400 lbs per wheel. Divide the total load across the number of wheels in your rig and keep working loads within about 75-80% of the rating for continuous use.
8" diameter x 2" tread width. Verify your axle diameter and hub/bore length against your existing wheel before ordering.
Yes. Most wheels can be paired with a swivel or rigid rig to build a complete caster. Tell us your mount and load and we will spec the rig - request it on our bulk pricing page.
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).
Application guidance for load margin, wheel materials, and swivel construction. Confirm ratings against your duty cycle, floor, and temperature before final spec.
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.
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.
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.
$296.00
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| Part Number / SKU | S-HSK-8HNY |
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| Load Capacity | 1400 lbs |
| Wheel Diameter | 8" |
| Wheel Width | 2" |
Your selection is highlighted. Every option shares its wheel size and mount; a Direct fit tag means the same mounting plate — a drop-in replacement. Step up or down in load rating within the same duty class, all in stock.
| Casters (in stock) | Load capacity | Wheel | Type | Overall height | Price | |
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| 1250 lbsLighter duty | 8" × 2" | Swivel | 9-1/2" | $16.00 | View → | |
| 1250 lbsLighter duty | 8" × 2"Polyurethane | — | 9-1/2" | $89.00 | View → | |
| 1400 lbs | 8" × 2" | — | — | $296.00 | Viewing | |
| 1400 lbsSame capacity | 8" × 2"Ductile Iron | — | — | $32.00 | View → | |
| 1400 lbsSame capacity | 8" × 2"Phenolic | Rigid | 9-1/2" | $36.00 | View → |
