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Red Polyurethane on Iron Casters (Swivel & Rigid)

Heavy-duty polyurethane-on-iron caster wheels built for high-cycle cart and equipment movement where you want capacity + floor protection without the harshness of all-metal wheels. Commonly specified for manufacturing, MRO fleets, and commercial carts.

Typical wheel sizes: 4"–8". Typical capacities: up to ~1,250 lb/caster (model dependent).

Procurement-ready summary (model dependent)

Wheel construction
Polyurethane tread bonded to iron core
Primary benefit
High load capacity with improved floor protection vs. steel/iron tread
Typical durometer
~95A (varies by wheel)
Use environments
Indoor/outdoor; iron core can surface-rust in wet service
Best floors
Sealed concrete, epoxy, tile, smooth shop floors
Typical applications
Carts, racks, fixtures, fabrication shops, plant maintenance
Engineering notes: why polyurethane on iron
  • Capacity: iron core carries load; polyurethane provides a resilient tread layer.
  • Floor protection: reduces point loading and surface marring vs. steel tread.
  • Noise/vibration: quieter than metal wheels; still firmer than rubber/TPR.
  • Push force: generally lower than soft rubber under heavy load, especially on smooth floors.
Selection guidance for engineers & buyers
  • Swivel vs rigid: use rigid casters for tracking stability; use swivels for maneuvering; common builds are 2 swivel + 2 rigid.
  • Wheel diameter: larger diameters reduce rolling resistance and handle joints/debris better.
  • Bearings: ball/roller options change start-up effort and heat under continuous duty (choose per load + duty cycle).
  • Floor condition: rough concrete increases tread wear—consider harder compounds or larger diameter if abuse is high.
Specify another wheel material when…
  • Need maximum floor protection / quiet roll → consider Rubber or Soft TPR/TPE.
  • Need low cost + high capacity on smooth floors → consider Phenolic.
  • Need extreme temperature / harsh abrasion → consider Steel or other metal wheels.
Video: polyurethane wheel overview

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CasterSpec Load Calculator
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WheelMatch Material Selector
Fast recommendation. Expand for noise, duty cycle, floor protection.
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PushForce Push/Pull Calculator
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