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V Groove Caster Wheels
V-groove caster wheels are designed to guide equipment by rolling on inverted angle iron track. Elevated track minimizes problems caused by floor debris. The relief groove at the base of the "V" equalizes the load on each face of the angle. Forged Steel V-groove caster wheels minimize wear of the V-groove sides and are best for frequent operation. When not operating on track, the considerable wheel tread on each side of the V-groove allows for use on smooth floors. It is important that if more than one track is used they are parallel, straight and level. Otherwise V-groove wheels may bind or run up over the track. Tolerance should be within plus or minus 1/64" every 20 feet. Joints between pieces of track should be smooth and well reinforced. V-groove caster wheels are standard with straight roller bearings, which allow only 1/16" total end play (side to side movement). It is desirable when loads are great to use tapered bearings, which have thrust as well as radial capacity. The proper adjustment of tapered bearings prohibits end play.

Compression must be applied to properly seat tapered bearings. This is achieved by tightening down against a bearing spacer on each side of the wheel to a maximum looseness of .010. Since tapered bearings prohibit end play, their use requires parallel track. Unless the layout is nearly perfect, it is best to use a single angle iron track for V-groove caster wheels parallel to an elevated flat bed for wheels without a V-groove.

Solid Stainless wheels are standard with Stainless Roller Bearings and Spanner Bushings.

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6" x 3" Ductile Steel
V Groove Wheel

6" x 2" Machined Steel
V Groove Wheel

6" x 3" Ductile Steel
V Groove Wheel
4" x 2" Solid
All Stainless Steel
V Groove Wheel


6" x 2" Gray Iron
V Groove Wheel 

3" x 1 1/4" Gray Iron
V Groove Wheel
4" x 2" Solid
All Polyurethane
V Groove Wheel
4" x 2" Solid
Glass Filled Nylon
V Groove Wheel
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This wheel can be purchased as a complete caster in the following:
Model 9
Plate Mount Casters
Capacity up to 900 Lbs.		 Model 9 Plate Casters
ALL Stainless Steel
Capacity up to 900 lbs.		 Model 14 Plate Casters
Capacity up to 1,200 Lbs.
Model G15
Small Plate Mount Casters
Capacity up to 1,000 Lbs.		 Model 15
Large Plate Mount Casters
Capacity up to 1,000 Lbs. 		Model 30 Plate Casters
Capacity up to3,000 lbs.
Heavy Duty Casters: Caster City Model 50 Model 50 Plate Casters
Capacity up to 5,000 lbs.		 Model 100 Plate Casters
Capacity up to 10,000 lbs. 		Model 150 Plate Casters
Capacity up to 15,000 lbs.
WHEELS ONLY
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Wheel
Diam.		 Tread
Width		 Wheel
Material
Hub
Length		 Width
of
Groove		 Depth
of
Groove
Max
Cap.
Lbs.
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Bearing
I.D. / Type		 I.D.
with
Spanner		 Approx.
Wt.
Wheel ONLY Part Number
3" 1 1/4" Gray Iron 1 5/8" 7/8" 7/16" 300 VL3x1-1/4 1/2" Plain Bore 3/8" 1
4" 2" Gray Iron 2 3/16" 7/8" 7/16" 500 VL4x2 3/4" Roller 1/2" 3 3/4
Ductile Steel 2 3/16" 7/8" 7/16" 1200 VS4x2 5
All Stainless 2" 7/8" 7/16" 1500 SSVG4x2 10
Machined Steel 2" 7/8" 7/16" 2000 VMS4x2PS 1/2" P. Ball N/A 10
All Polyurethane 2 1/2" 7/8" 7/16" 400 APV4x2B-1/2THS 1/2" P. Ball N/A 1 1/2
Glass Filled Nylon 2 1/2" 7/8" 7/16" 500 VN4x2PS
6" 2" Gray Iron 2 3/16" 7/8" 7/16" 700 VL6x2 3/4" Roller 1/2" 6
All Stainless 2" 7/8" 7/16" 1500 SSVG6x2 21
Machined Steel 2" 7/8" 7/16" 3000 VMS6x2PS 1/2" P. Ball 1/2" 21
2 1/2" Gray Iron 2 3/4" 7/8" 7/16" 1600 VL6x2-1/2N 1" Roller 3/4" 11
Ductile Steel 2 3/4" 7/8" 7/16" 3500 VS6x2-1/2N 11
3" Gray Iron 3 1/4" 7/8" 7/16" 2000 VL6x3 1" Roller 3/4" 12
Ductile Steel 3 1/4" 7/8" 7/16" 5000 VS6x3 15
Ductile Steel 3 1/2" 7/8" 7/16" 5000 VS6x3T-3/4T 3/4" Tapered N/A 15
Ductile Steel 3 1/2" 1 3/8" 11/16" 5000 VS6x3W-3/4T 15
Ductile Steel 3 1/2" 7/8" 7/16" 5000 VS6x3T-1T 1" Tapered 15
Ductile Steel 3 1/2" 1 3/8" 11/16" 5000 VS6x3W-1T 15
8" 3" Ductile Steel 3 1/4" 7/8" 7/16" 5000 VS8x3 1" Roller 3/4" 21
Typical Installation Dimensions
Angle Iron
Thickness 		Groove Width
1 3/4" 1 3/8" 7/8"
A B C
3/8" 23/32" 29/32" 1 5/32"
1/4" 21/32" 27/32" 1 3/32"
D - Plate Thickness = 1/2"
Angle Iron
Thickness 		Groove Width
1 3/4" 1 3/8" 7/8"
A   B C
3/8" 3/8" 9/16" 13/16"
1/4" 5/16" 1/2" 3/4"
1/8" 1/4" 7/16" 11/16"
D - Plate Thickness = 3/8"
Not Recommended

"VL" indicate Gray Iron V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"VF" indicate Forged Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"VS" indicates Ductile Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"APV" indicates All Polyurethane V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"SSVG" indicates All Stainless Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.
You should never select on the basis of load capacity alone. Capacity ratings do not take into account the effort required to manually move a load. Capacity ratings are based on manual operation under ideal conditions. If these wheels are going to be moved by mechanically powered equipment, consult us for a reduced capacity rating based on your application.

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