Where it fits. Thermoplastic rubber is the quiet, floor-friendly choice. The soft non-marking tread absorbs shock and rolls without the clatter a hard wheel produces on tile and sealed concrete, which makes it a common specification for patient areas, retail floors, and anywhere noise carries. Softer treads trade some rolling efficiency for that quiet. This swivel model rotates a full 360 degrees and is normally specified two per cart with two rigid casters at the opposite end, or four per cart where the equipment has to move sideways in tight aisles.
Construction. The yoke is formed from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance. It mounts on a 3-1/8″ x 4-1/8″ top plate with 3-1/8″ x 2-1/16″ bolt-hole centers. Thread guards are fitted to keep string, film, and debris out of the axle. This model is supplied with a top brake. A 3/8″ steel dual precision bearing rides on a 3/8″ axle for smooth, low-effort rolling.
Load and duty. The 180 lb rating is per caster. Standard practice is to size a four-caster set assuming three casters carry the load, so this model supports roughly a 500 lb cart with margin for shock loading and uneven floors. Continuous operating range is -30°F to 140°F.
About Series 20. Series 20 spans our light and medium duty caster range, from 150 lb to 400 lb per caster, in zinc plated steel, stainless steel, and rust-resistant plastic bodies. It is the general purpose line for day-to-day cart, rack, and equipment service. The series also includes our Precision Raceway casters, which use a precision bearing raceway in the swivel to cut rolling effort and noise.
Standard Features:
Also available:
- Replacement wheel — WN2634EK
- With side brake — Z26P234NEKIB
- With total lock brake — Z26P234NEKIL
- With directional lock brake — Z26P234NEKIR
Custom options:
- Custom tread and body colors
- Conductive wheels
- Stainless steel for washdown service
- Private label or custom branding
Please consult factory for all customizations.