The Heavy Duty 50 MM (2 Inch) Pack of 4 Swivel Type Plain Bore Polypropylene (PP) Caster Wheels are highly regarded for their durability, smooth operation, and load-bearing capacity in medium-duty applications. Users highlight their versatility for furniture, carts, medical equipment, and retail displays.
Features
:- Durability : These wheels are made with tough polypropylene and feature corrosion-resistant steel mounting plates, ensuring long-lasting performance even with frequent use.
- Swivel Action : The 360-degree swivel with double ball bearings allows effortless maneuvering in tight spaces, making steering easy and precise.
- Load Capacity : Depending on the model, each wheel supports around 40 to 80 kg, enabling stable movement for medium-weight loads.
- Floor Protection : The non-marking, abrasion-resistant tread ensures minimal floor damage on hard surfaces, including wood, tiles, and laminate, and reduces noise during movement.
- Ease of Installation : The plain bore simplifies fitting onto compatible axles or mounts, and many users appreciate the straightforward replacement process.
- Brake Option : Many models include a brake feature, adding safety and stability when parked or stationary during use.
Applications
:- Heavy machinery dollies, equipment racks, tool carts.
- Pallet jacks, hand trucks, platform trucks.
- Mobile storage units and shelving.
- Assembly line carts and workstations (often requiring rigid casters for straight-line movement).
- Conveyor systems and industrial washing equipment.
- Aerospace: Moving large components like engines and fuselages; aircraft engine stands.
- Automotive: Parts carts and vehicle assembly line equipment.
- High Temperature: Oven racks, sterilization chambers, and bakery equipment (using materials like phenolic or cast iron).
- Construction: Scaffolding and heavy-duty equipment movement.
- Hospital beds and stretchers/gurneys.
- Wheelchairs and mobile patient lifts.
- Medical carts (crash carts, supply carts).
- Diagnostic equipment (X-ray machines, ultrasound machines).
- Lab benches and clean room equipment (often using stainless steel for corrosion resistance).
- Mobile food prep stations and kitchen shelving.
- Oven racks (requiring high-temperature casters).
- Catering trolleys and service carts.
- Hotel luggage carts and housekeeping trolleys.
- Display stands and mobile bars.
- Shopping carts and baskets.
- Stock and inventory carts.
- Mobile retail displays and racks.
- Office chairs and computer carts.
- Rolling bookshelves and file cabinets.
- Classroom and training room furniture.
- Desks, entertainment centers, and rolling cabinets.
- Decorative furniture items.
- Moving dollies and hand trucks.
- Storage racks and bins.