Sockets for Casters with
Grip Neck or Grip Ring Stems
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These hard to find sockets are now available for purchase separately. Sockets may be returned for exchange only, please measure carefully. Sockets shown below fit our casters. They may or may not fit other casters.
Plastic Sockets
Grip Ring Stem: 7/16" x 7/8"
The length of your stem may be shorter but not longer
Inside Diameter of Tubing (ID)
- Round Sockets:
- .805″ Diam.
- .870″ Diam.
- .902″ Diam.
- .992″ Diam.
- Square Sockets: .678″ Sq.
- .902″ Square
- .916″ Square
Metal Socket for use with a Grip Neck Stem
Grip Neck Stem: 5/16" x 1 1/2"



The length of your stem my be shorter but not longer


Commonly called a “Caster Clip”, this socket is designed to install casters on the edge of 3/4″ Particle Board, MDF or similar sheet goods. Attach caster by drilling a 3/8″ x 1 5/8″ hole. Install socket, then insert caster. You may want to “drill & tack nail” the bottom face or add some silicon sealer to the hole when installing.
Attach caster by drilling a 3/8″ x 1 5/8″ hole. Install socket, then insert caster.
Metal Socket for use with a Grip Ring Stem
Grip Ring Stem: 7/16" x 7/8"
The length of your stem my be shorter but not longer


This socket is used to install casters with a 7/16″ Diameter Grip Ring Stem on WOOD or Steel furniture. The Tack Plate Diameter is approx 1″ and the overall length is 1.46″
To attach in wood, drill a 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ hole. Apply Epoxy Glue** ( Not supplied ) to socket and insert into hole. Allow to harden before inserting caster into socket. ( This socket is not plated and can also be welded to steel.
** Use a 2 part Epoxy available at any Hardware Store.


This socket is used to install casters with a 7/16″ Diameter Grip Ring Stem on WOOD furniture. Attach to inside of frame with wood screws ( Not supplied ). Insert caster into socket.


This socket is used to install casters with a 7/16″ Diameter Grip Ring Stem on WOOD furniture. Attach to inside of frame with wood screws ( Not supplied ). Insert caster into socket.


This socket is used to install casters with a 7/16″ Diameter Grip Ring Stem on WOOD furniture.
To attach, drill a 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ hole. Insert socket and attach with 1/4″ wood screws ( Not supplied ). Insert caster into socket.
Socket Chart
We do NOT include mounting Hardware.
Click on the Part Numbers for Pricing, Options and to ORDER.
Stem Type | Plastic Socket Part Numbers | Shape | Material | Tubing Gauge | Tube Inside Diam. | Socket Dim A OD | Socket Dim B | Socket Dim C | Compatible Stem Max Size |
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Grip Neck Stem | PS-3027 | Round | Plastic/Brown | 9/16″ 16 Ga | .433 Rd | 0.450 | 0.935 | 1.775 | 5/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
PS-2500 | Square | Plastic/White | 3/4″ 20 Ga | .678 Sq | 0.695 | 0.765 | 1.760 | 5/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
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Grip Ring Stem | PS-2014 | Round | HD Plastic/ Black | 7/8″ 20 Ga | .805 Rd | 0.832 | 0.852 | 1.785 | 7/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
PS-2460 | Round | HD Plastic/ Black | 1″ 16 Ga | .870 Rd | 0.894 | 1.250 | 1.825 | 7/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
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PS-2473 | Round | HD Plastic/ Black | 1″ 18 Ga | .902 Rd | 0.924 | 1.250 | 1.825 | 7/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
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PS-2498GR | Round | HD Plastic/ Black | 1 1/16″ 20 Ga | . 992Rd | 1.002 | 1.250 | 1.825 | 7/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
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PS-2045 | Square | HD Plastic/ Black | 1″ 16 Ga | .870 Sq | 0.902 | 0.996 | 1.785 | 7/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
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PS-1640 | Square | Glass/Filled Nylon | 1″ 18 Ga | .902 Sq | 0.916 | 1.040 | 2.325 | 7/16″ x 1 3/4″ |
Stem Type | Metal Socket Part Numbers | Material | Tack Plate | Hole Required | Attachment | Compatible Stem |
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Grip Neck Stem | MS-2719 | Metal | 3/4″ Dia. | 3/8″ x 1 5/8″ | Hammer/Press In | 5/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
CC34 | Metal | 3/4″ Thick | 3/8″ x 1 5/8″ | Hammer/Press In | 5/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
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Grip Ring Stem | MS-2255 | Metal | 2 1/8″ Dia. | 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ | 1/4″ Screws Not Inc. | 7/16″ x 1 3/8″ |
MS-S10X | Metal | 1″ Dia. | 5/8″ x 1 1/2″ | Welded or Epoxy Glue Not included | 7/16″ x 1 3/8″ |
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MB180 | Metal | Straight | None | Screws Not Inc. | 7/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
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MB90 | Metal | Corner | None | Screws Not Inc. | 7/16″ x 1 1/2″ |
