VEVOR 5 Inch Swivel Plate Casters, Set of 4, Dual Brake, Silent PVC Wheels

Description

5 Inch Swivel Caster Wheels, Set of 4

A caster is only useful when it matches the load and the floor. This set of four 5-inch plate casters is rated at 450 lb (204 kg) per wheel, so the four wheels carry 1,800 lb when the weight is spread evenly. The dual brake covers both the wheel and the swivel, which is the difference between a cart that stays put and one that slowly turns away from the bench.

Four casters are included. The set is a replacement or upgrade kit for a cart, bench or cabinet base. It is not a complete cart, and the mounting surface needs to be flat and strong enough for the load.

What the rating means

The 450 lb figure is per wheel, not for the whole set. Four wheels give a combined rating of 1,800 lb, but that number assumes a level floor and an even load. Real carts rarely load all four wheels equally, and a heavy item placed on one corner can push a single wheel toward its limit.

For a workbench, cabinet or cart that will be pushed over thresholds or rough concrete, leave headroom. A common approach is to keep the working load comfortably below the combined rating rather than planning to run at it.

Where this size fits

The 5-inch wheel suits heavy workbenches, generators, compressors and large equipment carts. The mounting height is 6.10 in, so the base of the cart sits that far above the floor once the casters are installed.

• Wheel diameter: 5 in / 127 mm
• Mounting plate: 6.10 x 2.51 in / 155 x 64 mm
• Overall size: 6.10 x 2.51 x 6.10 in / 155 x 64 x 155 mm
• Set weight: 9.17 lb / 4.16 kg

Measure the old caster’s plate, the bolt-hole spacing and the height from the floor to the mounting surface. A larger wheel raises the cart, and a plate that is longer or wider than the old one may not fit inside a recessed base.

Dual brake and 360 degree swivel

Each caster turns a full 360 degrees on dual ball bearings. That makes a four-wheel cart easy to steer in a tight workshop or storage room. Press the brake fully so the tread and the swivel are both held; release it to roll again.

Locking all four casters is the safest way to park a loaded cart. Locking only two still leaves the unlocked pair free to swivel, and on a sloped driveway or garage floor that is enough for the cart to drift.

Floor and wheel material

The wheel is PVC, a firm synthetic tread that rolls quietly and is gentler on hard floors than steel or cast iron. It works best on rough concrete, workshop floors, patios and mixed indoor surfaces. Small grit, metal shavings and gravel are the usual causes of scratches, so sweep the path before rolling a loaded cart.

PVC is not the right wheel for gravel, lawn or broken pavement. For those surfaces, a larger pneumatic or rubber wheel is the better choice.

Installation

1. Turn the cart or cabinet upside down and support it so it cannot tip.
2. Set each caster in place and mark the bolt holes. Check that the plate sits flat and does not overhang a recess.
3. Drill pilot holes for wood. For metal, use the existing holes or drill to the screw size.
4. Bolt the casters down and tighten evenly. The hardware in the box is 16 M8 screws, 16 M8 nuts, 16 spring washers, 16 flat washers, two wrenches and a pair of cotton gloves.
5. Set the cart upright, load it gradually and lock the brakes before working on or around it.

Choosing between 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 inch

Smaller wheels keep the cart low and are easier to fit under low cabinets. Larger wheels roll over cracks and raised thresholds with less effort and carry more weight, but they raise the working height and can make a tall, narrow cart less stable. Match the wheel to the floor first, then confirm the load rating and the mounting height.

Ordering

One set, wholesale pricing. The listed price is our wholesale rate for one set of four. There is no minimum order quantity and no separate tier price, so one set and several sets cost the same per set.

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