Forged Steel & Ductile Steel Caster Wheels

Part Number Prefex: DS = Ductile Steel – FS = Forged Steel – MS = Machined Steel

Where loads are too heavy for floor protective wheels, or where unusually severe service factors are present, forged steel & Ductile steel caster wheels will do the job. Usually in these applications the user will not consider floor wear as too great a penalty considering the work that is being done. Forged steel caster wheels will damage most factory floors, and thus are generally used on steel plate, in channel, or as V-groove wheels rolling on angle iron track.

Forged steel & Ductile steel caster wheels have high ductility and tensile strength, and thus can absorb shock or impact without failure. These solid (spokeless) wheels are unbreakable in normal service. Their load ratings are limited by bearing capacity only.

Machined Steel caster wheels are machined from hot-rolled solid steel bar. They are highly resistant to shock loads and offer high capacity, durability and performance. Choice of a 3/4″ ID Roller Bearing or a 3/4″ ID Bronze Bearing. Both wheels are furnished with a 1/2″ ID Spanner Bushing to fit on a 1/2″ caster axle.

These steel wheels are capable of temperatures up to 700° F depending upon the application. At temperatures above 400° F continuous, steel roller bearings and spanner bushings can start to anneal. In applications where temperatures are above 400° F, please consult our engineering dept. at 800 – 501 – 3808

2″ wide Roller Bearing wheels are furnished with Combo washers making the Hub Length 2 7/16″ to fit into a caster bracket
( frame ). If the wheel is NOT going into a caster and you want 2 3/16″ Hub Length, then specify “With Flat Washers” on your order in the “Special Instructions” section on the checkout page. Wheels with 2 3/16″ hub length have a 3/4″ ID Roller Bearing and do not come with a spanner.

2 1/2″ & 3″ wide wheels are furnished with the Hub Length shown in the table above. Flat Steel Thrust Washers and a Spanner Bushing are included.

Wheels Chart (Click the Part Number to Order)

WHEEL DLAM.Tread ProfileTREAD WIDTHHub LengthCapacity Lbs.Wheel ONLY Part NumberBearing I.D. / TypeI.D. with SpannerApprox. Wt.
4″Flat2″2 7/16″1,500DS4X2 | Ductile Steel (Flat)3/4″ Roller1/2″5
4″Flat2″2 7/16″1,500MS4X2 | Machined Steel3/4″ Roller1/2″7
4″Flat2″2 7/16″2,000MS4X2BRNZ | Machined Steel (Bronze)3/4″ Bronze1/2″7
4″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS4X2 | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown)3/4″ Roller1/2″5
4″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS4X2BRNZ | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown – BRONZE)3/4″ Bronze1/2″5
4″Flat2″2 7/16″1,500DS4X2CR | Ductile Steel (CAGED Roller Bearing)3/4″ Roller1/2″5

WHEEL DLAM.Tread ProfileTREAD WIDTHHub LengthCapacity Lbs.Wheel ONLY Part NumberBearing I.D. / TypeI.D. with SpannerApprox. Wt.
5″Flat2″2 7/16″1,500DS5X2 | Ductile Steel (Flat)3/4″ Roller1/2″6
5″Flat2″2 7/16″2,000FS5X2 | Forged Steel3/4″ Roller1/2″11
5″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS5X2 | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown)3/4″ Roller1/2″6
5″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS5X2BRNZ | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown, BRONZE)3/4″ Bronze1/2″6

WHEEL DLAM.Tread ProfileTREAD WIDTHHub LengthCapacity Lbs.Wheel ONLY Part NumberBearing I.D. / TypeI.D. with SpannerApprox. Wt.
6″Flat2″2 7/16″1,500DS6X2 | Ductile Steel (Flat)3/4″ Roller1/2″7
6″Flat2″2 7/16″1,000DS6X2BRNZ | Ductile Steel (Flat, Bronze)3/4″ Bronze1/2″7
6″Flat2″2 7/16″2,000FS6X2 | Forged Steel3/4″ Roller1/2″11
6″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS6X2 | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown)3/4″ Roller1/2″7
6″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS6X2BRNZ | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown, BRONZE)3/4″ Bronze1/2″7
6″Flat2 1/2″2 3/4″3,500DS6X2.50N | Ductile Steel (Roller)1″ Roller1/2″12
6″Flat3″3 1/4″6,000DS6X3 | Ductile Steel (Roller)1″ Roller3/4″16
6″Flat3″3 1/4″10,000DS6X3-.75T | Ductile Steel (Tapered)3/4″ TaperedN/A16
6″Flat3″3 1/4″10,000DS6X3-1T | Ductile Steel (Tapered)1″ TaperedN/A16
6″Flat3″3 1/4″10,000FS6X3-.75T | Forged Steel (Tapered)3/4″ TaperedN/A20
6″Flat3″3 1/4″10,000FS6X3-1T | Forged Steel1″ TaperedN/A20

WHEEL DLAM.Tread ProfileTREAD WIDTHHub LengthCapacity Lbs.Wheel ONLY Part NumberBearing I.D. / TypeI.D. with SpannerApprox. Wt.
8″Flat2″2 7/16″1,500DS8X2 | Ductile Steel (Flat)3/4″ Roller1/2″10 1/2
8″Flat2″2 7/16″2,000FS8X2 | Forged Steel3/4″ Roller1/2″16
8″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS8X2 | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown)3/4″ Roller1/2″10 1/2
8″Slight Crown2″2 7/16″1,500CDS8X2BRNZ | Ductile Steel (Slight Crown, BRONZE)3/4″ Bronze1/2″10 1/2
8″Flat3″3 1/4″6,000DS8X3 | Ductile Steel (Roller)1″ Roller3/4″21
8″Flat3″3 1/2″10,000FS8X3-.75T | Forged Steel (Tapered)3/4″ TaperedN/A36
8″Flat3″3 1/2″10,000FS8X3-1T | Forged Steel (Tapered)1″ TaperedN/A37
8″Flat4″4 1/2″15,000DS8X4-1.25T | Ductile Steel (Tapered)1 1/4″ TaperedN/A25
8″Flat4″4 1/2″18,000FS8X4-1.25T | Forged Steel (Tapered)1 1/4″ TaperedN/A40

WHEEL DLAM.Tread ProfileTREAD WIDTHHub LengthCapacity Lbs.Wheel ONLY Part NumberBearing I.D. / TypeI.D. with SpannerApprox. Wt.
10″Flat3″3 1/4″6,000DS10X3 | Ductile Steel (Roller)1″ Roller3/4″28
10″Flat3″3 1/2″10,000FS10X3-.75T | Forged Steel (Tapered)3/4″ TaperedN/A32
10″Flat3″3 1/2″10,000FS10X3-1T | Forged Steel (Tapered)1″ TaperedN/A32
10″Flat4″ 4 1/2″16,000DS10X4-1.25T | Ductile Steel (Roller)1 1/4″ RollerN/A52
10″Flat4″4 1/2″20,000FS10X4-1.25T | Forged Steel (Tapered)1 1/4″ TaperedN/A52

WHEEL DLAM.Tread ProfileTREAD WIDTHHub LengthCapacity Lbs.Wheel ONLY Part NumberBearing I.D. / TypeI.D. with SpannerApprox. Wt.
12″Flat3″3 1/4″10,000DS12x3T-1.00 | Ductile Steel (Roller)1″ TaperedN/A35
12″Flat3″3 1/2″12,000FS12x3T-1.00 | Forged Steel (Tapered)1″ TaperedN/A35
12″Flat3″3 1/2″15,000FS12X3T-1.25 | Forged Steel (Tapered)1 1/4″ TaperedN/A70
12″Flat3.5″4 1/4″10,000DS12x3.5T-1.25 | Ductile Steel (Roller)1″ TaperedN/A38
12″Flat4″4 1/2″17,000DS12X4-1.25T | Ductile Steel (Roller)1 1/4″ RollerN/A52
12″Flat4″4 1/2″20,000FS12X4-1.25T | Forged Steel (Tapered)1 1/4″ TaperedN/A99

WHEEL DLAM.Tread ProfileTREAD WIDTHHub LengthCapacity Lbs.Wheel ONLY Part NumberBearing I.D. / TypeI.D. with SpannerApprox. Wt.
14″Flat3″3 1/2″10,000DS14x3T-1.25 | Ductile Steel (Tapered)1 1/4″ RollerN/A40

We do NOT include mounting Hardware.

  • “DS” indicates Ductile Steel Caster Wheels.
  • “FS” indicate Forged Steel Caster Wheels.
  • “MS” indicate Machined Steel 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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You should never select on the basis of load capacity alone. There is no industry standard for load capacity ratings and they may not include a factor for abuse. Our capacity ratings are below what the casters are capable of carrying because most applications have less than perfect conditions. Please refer to the information shown at the bottom of this page. If you have any doubt as to which wheel or caster is the BEST choice for your application contact us for a recommendation.

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