Albion Inc.
Albion Inc. Rigid Plate Caster 5 in 250 lb
A rigid plate caster with a 5-inch rubber wheel on a polyolefin core, rated for 250 lb and designed not to mark floors
- TypeWheelbarrows & Carts
- Rigid plate design keeps carts tracking straight
- 250 lb load rating handles heavy equipment
- 5 inch rubber wheel rolls over rough ground
- Non‑marking tread protects indoor floors
- Polyolefin core resists cracks and chemicals
Rigid Plate Caster 5 Inch
This rigid plate caster provides fixed-direction mobility for wheelbarrows, carts and similar yard equipment. A 5 inch wheel diameter and 1 1/4 inch tread width give stable rolling on flat surfaces. The rubber tread on a polyolefin core is non-marking and suited to indoor or outdoor use. Load rating reaches 250 lb for a single caster.
Practical Limits of Plate Mounting
The rigid design means the caster does not swivel, so steering must come from other wheels on the equipment. No brake or swivel lock is included, so the unit cannot be locked in place or prevented from rolling on slopes. California Proposition 65 warnings apply because the product contains chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm. These regulatory limits affect where the caster can be sold and used.
Capacity and Headroom
At 250 lb per caster the unit comfortably handles typical garden carts, utility wagons and light wheelbarrows loaded with soil, tools or debris. It runs out of headroom when the combined load on a single caster exceeds that rating, such as on heavily loaded construction barrows or multi-caster frames where weight distribution is uneven. The non-marking tread protects finished floors but offers less traction on loose gravel or wet grass.
Highlights
- Rigid plate design keeps carts tracking straight
- 250 lb load rating handles heavy equipment
- 5 inch rubber wheel rolls over rough ground
- Non‑marking tread protects indoor floors
- Polyolefin core resists cracks and chemicals
Specifications
| Brand | Zoro Select |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheelbarrows & Carts |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 5-inch wheel or a different diameter for my cart?
The 5-inch diameter suits standard wheelbarrows and carts; larger wheels roll easier over rough ground while smaller ones lower the deck height.
What does the 250 lb load rating mean when the caster is mounted on a loaded wheelbarrow?
Each caster supports up to 250 lb; a four-wheel cart therefore carries roughly 1 000 lb before the rating is exceeded.
How does the plate mounting pattern limit the bolt spacing I can use?
The rigid plate bolts directly to a flat frame; hole spacing is fixed by the plate so you must drill or match that pattern.
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