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Industrial Casters by Type and Specifications

Choosing suitable casters starts with identifying your required equipment specifications. Browse our caster categories to narrow your options and find products that fit your application.

Shop Casters by Weight Capacity

The weight your equipment carries determines the load rating required for each caster.

Atlanta Caster offers options for light, medium, and heavy-duty applications. A suitable load rating helps support equipment movement and reduces the risk of overloading individual casters.

• Light-duty casters: Commonly used for lighter carts, racks, and equipment.
• Medium-duty casters: Suitable for moderate loads in commercial and industrial environments.
• Heavy-duty casters: Designed for demanding applications involving substantial equipment or material weight.

Our Shop by Weight Capacity category can help compare available load ratings.

Shop Casters by Mount Type

The mounting method determines how a caster attaches to your equipment.

Atlanta Caster carries several mounting configurations, including:

• Top plate casters: Attach using a mounting plate secured with bolts.
• Threaded stem casters: Use a threaded stem for compatible equipment connections.
• Grip stem casters: Fit suitable sockets or mounting openings.

You can also select swivel or rigid configurations based on movement requirements.

When replacing existing casters, measure the mounting dimensions carefully to avoid compatibility problems.

You can shop by mount type to compare available mounting styles.

Shop Casters by Wheel Type

Wheel material affects rolling resistance, noise, floor contact, and performance under different working conditions.

Our industrial caster selection includes several wheel materials:

• Polyurethane: Often suitable for smooth floors and applications requiring floor protection.
• Rubber: Provides cushioning and quieter movement across many indoor surfaces.
• Cast iron: Used in demanding industrial settings where floor conditions permit.
• Phenolic: Offers a hard rolling surface for suitable commercial and industrial applications.

Each material performs differently depending on load weight, operating temperature, floor condition, and exposure to chemicals or moisture.

Browse our Types of Caster Wheels category to compare available materials.

Shop Casters by Wheel Size

Wheel diameter affects ground clearance, rolling resistance, and movement across floor joints or uneven surfaces. Atlanta Caster offers multiple caster wheel sizes, including smaller diameters and larger industrial wheels.

Larger wheels generally roll more easily over minor floor irregularities, although the correct diameter also depends on load capacity and available installation space. For replacements, measure the existing wheel diameter and width before selecting a product.

Visit our Caster Wheel Sizes category to narrow your search by dimensions.

Shop Casters by Swivel Design

Swivel design influences turning performance, maneuverability, and suitability for repeated movement. Atlanta Caster offers swivel configurations such as kingpin and kingpinless designs.

Kingpin casters use a central fastening component within the swivel assembly. Kingpinless designs eliminate that central kingpin and are commonly considered for demanding industrial movement.

The appropriate design depends on load conditions, turning frequency, and expected operating stress. Shop by Swivel Design to compare available options.

Shop Casters by Fork Type

The caster fork supports the wheel and connects it to the mounting assembly. Its material and finish affect suitability for different environments.

Atlanta Caster offers options such as stainless steel and zinc-plated caster forks.

Stainless steel is often selected for applications involving moisture, cleaning, or corrosion concerns.

Zinc-plated forks provide a protective finish for suitable indoor industrial and commercial environments.

You can shop by Fork Type to compare available products.

How to Choose the Right Casters

Choosing industrial casters requires checking four main factors: load capacity, mounting dimensions, floor conditions, and movement requirements.

1. Calculate the load per caster. Include the combined weight of the equipment and its maximum expected load. Account for uneven weight distribution and situations where some casters carry more weight than others.
2. Check mounting dimensions and wheel size. Confirm plate dimensions, bolt-hole spacing, stem size, wheel diameter, and overall caster height.
3. Consider the floor and environment. Smooth concrete, rough floors, moisture, temperature, and chemical exposure can influence wheel and fork selection.
4. Review movement requirements. Consider whether equipment travels in straight lines, turns frequently, or operates in narrow spaces.

Following these checks helps you narrow the available casters for sale without comparing products that cannot meet your installation requirements.

Replacing an Existing Caster

Replacing a damaged or worn caster starts with measuring the existing assembly. Record the wheel diameter, tread width, overall caster height, and mounting dimensions. For plate-mounted casters, check plate size and bolt-hole spacing. For stem-mounted models, measure the stem diameter and length.

Confirm that the replacement meets or exceeds the required load rating. If the mounting assembly remains in good condition and the wheel can be removed, replacing only the wheel may be sufficient.

Our caster wheel selection provides another purchasing option when a complete assembly is unnecessary.

Industrial Casters for Different Industries

Atlanta Caster supplies casters for industrial use across several working environments.

• Manufacturing: Support movement of production carts, equipment, and workstations.
• Warehouse and Distribution: Move inventory carts, racks, and material handling equipment.
• Food Processing and Bakeries: Select wheels and fork materials suited to cleaning conditions and operating temperatures.
• Healthcare: Support movement of medical carts and equipment where noise and floor protection matter.
• Automotive: Move tools, parts carts, and workshop equipment.
• Aerospace, Defense, and Government: Address application-specific load and movement requirements.
• Movies and Entertainment: Support mobile equipment and staging applications.
• Waste Handling: Select casters suited to heavy loads and demanding operating conditions.

Caster Wheels, Material Handling Equipment, and Custom Solutions

If you need replacement wheels rather than complete casters, browse our caster wheels selection. For moving boxes, pallets, and other materials, review our material handling solutions, including hand trucks and pallet handling equipment.

When standard caster configurations do not meet your requirements, contact Atlanta Caster about custom caster solutions. Our team can help review load ratings, mounting restrictions, wheel materials, and application conditions.

Why Buy Industrial Casters from Atlanta Caster?

Atlanta Caster & Equipment supplies industrial casters and wheels for commercial and industrial customers.

Our product categories make it easier to compare casters by capacity, size, mounting style, and operating requirements. We also offer nationwide shipping and assistance with product selection.

Visit our showroom at 1810 Auger Drive, Tucker, GA 30084, or call 800-526-3087. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM ET.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between a caster and a wheel?

A wheel is the rolling component. A caster is the complete assembly, which includes the wheel, fork, mounting hardware, and associated bearings.

2. Can casters damage floors?

Yes. Hard wheels may damage certain finished or softer floors, particularly under heavy loads. Rubber and polyurethane wheels are often gentler on suitable floor surfaces.

3. How many casters does my equipment need?

The number depends on equipment design, total weight, load distribution, and stability requirements. Always calculate the expected load on each supporting caster.

4. What size casters should I buy?

Choose caster dimensions based on load capacity, floor conditions, available mounting space, and ground clearance. For replacements, match the existing mounting measurements and check the required overall height.

5. Where can I buy industrial casters near Atlanta?

You can purchase industrial casters from Atlanta Caster & Equipment in Tucker, Georgia. Visit our showroom or call 800-526-3087 for assistance with product selection.

Shop Industrial Casters at Atlanta Caster

Find casters that match your equipment, load capacity, and floor conditions. Browse our industrial caster collection or contact Atlanta Caster at 800-526-3087 for help selecting the right products.