Stem Casters

Introduction

Stem Casters are heavy-duty wheel assemblies designed to upgrade carts and equipment with dependable mobility. Part of the Metro Heavy-Duty Stem Casters line, they’re available in four wheel materials to fit different floors and loads, delivering up to 1200 lb per cart depending on the option.

Features

• Wheel materials: Resilient (black hard rubber), High Modulus (black soft rubber), Polyurethane (grey)
• Housing: All-polymer housing (no metal) for reduced maintenance and corrosion resistance
• Load capacity: 800 lb per cart with Resilient or High Modulus wheels; 1200 lb per cart with Polyurethane or Polymer housing
• Mounting: Stem design for easy attachment to carts and equipment
• Dimensions: Height 5 in; Weight ≈ 2 lb per caster
• Finish: Resilient finish on the resilient option
• Imagery note: Pictured above is the polyurethane caster
• Availability: Casters sold individually

Benefits

Choosing the right wheel material directly influences ride quality, durability, and maintenance needs. Resilient and High Modulus wheels provide solid shock absorption and lasting wear on rough or uneven floors, while Polyurethane and Polymer options offer higher load capacity and smoother rolling on hard warehouse surfaces. The all-polymer housing minimizes metal-on-metal wear and corrosion, contributing to lower maintenance and longer service life.

This versatility makes Stem Casters ideal for a wide range of applications: industrial carts in warehouses, tool and utility carts in manufacturing, service carts in healthcare facilities, and mobile workstations on busy shop floors. Because each caster is sold individually, you can customize wheel combinations to match specific loads and floor conditions, optimizing performance across your fleet.

Practical tips: for consistently high-use carts on concrete, start with the 1200 lb-capacity polyurethane or polymer options to maximize stability and longevity. If floor irregularities are a concern, resilient or high modulus wheels can offer better cushioning while handling heavy loads.