Stem Casters — 1" Post Fitting with Four Material Options for Heavy-Duty Carts

Introduction

Stem Casters provide reliable mobility for carts that use 1" diameter hollow-post stems. Available in resilient rubber, high-modulus rubber, grey polyurethane, and a polymer-housing variant, these casters balance load capacity, floor protection, and durability for industrial, workshop, and service environments. Each caster is sold individually for flexible, on-demand replacements.

Features

• Material options: resilient black hard rubber; high modulus black soft rubber; polyurethane (grey); polymer housing (all polymer, not metal)
• Weight capacity: 800 lb per cart for resilient and high-modulus variants; 1200 lb per cart for polyurethane and polymer variants
• Fits 1" diameter hollow bottom posts
• Height: 5 in; Weight: 2 lb
• Finish: Polymer
• Pictured option: polyurethane caster
• Sold individually
• Category: Metro Stem Casters

Benefits

These stem casters are designed to keep your carts mobile under demanding loads while protecting floors. The rubber variants offer varying levels of vibration dampening and noise reduction, making them suitable for quieter workplaces or delicate flooring. The grey polyurethane option combines high load capacity with smooth rolling, ideal for heavy carts that require dependable performance. The all-polymer housing variant eliminates metal components, delivering corrosion resistance and lower maintenance in environments where metals may corrode or wear over time. With a precise 1" hollow-post fit, replacement is straightforward, helping you quickly restore maneuverability without downtime.

Ideal use cases include warehouse service carts, lab trolleys, maintenance carts, and kitchen or hospital carts. By selecting the appropriate material, you tailor grip, durability, and floor friendliness to your specific workflow, enabling safer, more efficient operations in everyday tasks and peak-load scenarios.