{"product_id":"pacer-hooded-caster-set-of-5-bright-chrome-50mm-diameter-5-16-x-1-1-2-grip-neck-stem-375-lbs-load-capacity-per-set-of-5","title":"Shepherd PPA50302BC-5 50\" x 1-1\" Caster — 375 lb | CasterHQ","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"chq-pdp\" style=\"font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.55;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-speakable=\"true\" style=\"background:#f4faf9;border-left:4px solid #016367;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:1.02rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shepherd PPA50302BC-5 is a 50\" x 1-1\"  grip neck stem caster rated 375 lbs per caster, mounted on a standard plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is built for industrial use where part-number-exact specification, capacity, and bearing life take priority. The 50\" diameter rolls cleanly over expansion joints and floor seams smaller wheels stall on. In stock at CasterHQ Mansfield, TX with same-day shipping on quantities of 1-100 placed before 2:00 PM Central. BAA \/ TAA documentation available on request for federal, defense, and aerospace procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:10px;margin:14px 0 22px;list-style:none !important;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#016367;color:#fff !important;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-align:center;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff !important;display:block;font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003e375 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003eCapacity per caster\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#016367;color:#fff !important;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-align:center;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff !important;display:block;font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003e50\" x 1-1\"\u003c\/strong\u003eWheel size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#016367;color:#fff !important;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-align:center;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff !important;display:block;font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003ePlate-mount\u003c\/strong\u003eMount type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#016367;color:#fff !important;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-align:center;font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff !important;display:block;font-size:1.18rem;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eSame-Day\u003c\/strong\u003eMansfield TX ship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f5;border:1px solid #e2e2dc;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:10px 0 22px;font-size:.92rem;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#016367;\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jordan Wilson, President \u0026amp; Owner, CasterHQ · 18 years in industrial caster \u0026amp; material handling distribution · \u003cstrong style=\"color:#016367;\"\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Rajdhani,sans-serif;font-weight:700;color:#016367;font-size:1.55rem;margin:30px 0 12px;letter-spacing:.01em;\"\u003eWhere the PPA50302BC-5 fits in your application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"columns:2;column-gap:32px;margin:8px 0 22px;list-style-position:inside;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;break-inside:avoid;\"\u003eIndustrial tooling carts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;break-inside:avoid;\"\u003eMRO equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;break-inside:avoid;\"\u003eMaterial handling fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;break-inside:avoid;\"\u003eProduction line equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;break-inside:avoid;\"\u003eWorkshop and assembly carts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;break-inside:avoid;\"\u003eMaintenance carts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffaf2;border-left:4px solid #d97706;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#92400e;font-family:Rajdhani,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:1.18rem;\"\u003eEngineer Tip — Jordan Wilson\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI spec Shepherd on light-to-medium duty rolling equipment where total height and footprint matter as much as capacity. The PPA50302BC-5 earns its place when smooth-roll quiet operation and floor protection are the controlling spec. Pair 50\" on the steered axle with a matching rigid version on the trailing axle for true four-position cart kinematics. If your floor has expansion joints over 1\/2\" wide, step up to a larger wheel diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#016367;font-size:1.05rem;font-family:Rajdhani,sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat does the Shepherd part number PPA50302BC-5 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShepherd encodes its part numbers by series, wheel material, wheel diameter, plate size, bearing type, and mount style. The PPA50302BC-5 is decoded by your CasterHQ engineer at order time — call us at 844-439-4335 for a full breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#016367;font-size:1.05rem;font-family:Rajdhani,sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat is the load capacity of the PPA50302BC-5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e375 lbs per caster dynamic. On a 4-caster cart with even load distribution and a 1.3x safety factor for moving loads, that yields the rated working capacity per cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#016367;font-size:1.05rem;font-family:Rajdhani,sans-serif;\"\u003eWill the PPA50302BC-5 work on rough concrete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes for cast iron and steel wheels. 50\" diameter rolls over expansion joints and seams cleanly. For polished or epoxy floors, ask us about poly-on-iron or thermoplastic options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#016367;font-size:1.05rem;font-family:Rajdhani,sans-serif;\"\u003eIs the PPA50302BC-5 made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShepherd's industrial casters are USA-manufactured. We provide BAA\/TAA-compliant Country-of-Origin documentation on request for federal procurement, typical turnaround under 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#016367;font-size:1.05rem;font-family:Rajdhani,sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat is the lead time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn stock at CasterHQ Mansfield, TX. Quantities 1-100 ship same-day for orders placed before 2:00 PM Central. 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