24SeriesGeneral Purpose Casters

The 24 Series is CasterHQ's general purpose caster: 1-1/4 in. wide wheels in 3, 3-1/2, 4 and 5 in. diameters, rated 225 to 350 lb per caster. The everyday cart caster. 1-1/4 inch wheels in swivel, side brake, total lock or rigid. Sold as swivel, side brake, total lock and rigid. Top plate 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in. or 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 in., plus threaded, grip ring and expandable stem mounts. Finish: zinc.

The 24 Series mounts on 2 plate sizes. 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in. plate: bolt hole spacing 1-3/4 x 2-7/8 to 3 in., 5/16 in. bolts. 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 in. plate: bolt hole spacing 1-3/4 x 2-15/16 to 2-3/8 x 3-3/8 in., 5/16 in. bolts. The holes are slotted, so measure your old plate center to center and match the spacing, not just the plate outline.

225 to 350 lb per caster, depending on wheel diameter and material. By wheel size: 3 in. wheels 225 to 350 lb; 3-1/2 in. wheels 230 to 350 lb; 4 in. wheels 300 to 350 lb; 5 in. wheels 315 to 350 lb. To size a cart, divide the total weight (cart plus load) by one less than the number of casters, then choose a caster rated at or above that figure.

Overall height, floor to top of plate: 3 in. wheel 4-3/16 in.; 3-1/2 in. wheel 4-5/8 in.; 4 in. wheel 5-1/8 in.; 5 in. wheel 6-1/4 in. Stem casters list height less stem on the product page.

13 wheel materials: FX thermoplastic rubber; Duratek high-tech rubber; Polyurethane tread on polyolefin core; Polyolefin; High-impact molded hard rubber; Duratough polyurethane on polyolefin core; Nylon; Solid polyurethane; Phenolic resin; Semi-steel (cast iron); Polyolefin, crowned donut tread; High-temperature glass-filled nylon; Heavy-duty polyolefin. Every material is a separate listing with its own photo, capacity and price.

Yes. Swivel 24 Series casters are available with a side brake: a steel lever on the side of the fork that you step down to lock the wheel and lift to release (also called a top lock brake). Rigid casters have no brake. The 24 Series is also sold with a metal-pedal total lock that locks both the wheel and the swivel.

Yes. The 24 Series is also sold with threaded stem 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 in., grip ring stem 7/16 x 1-3/8 in. and expandable rubber stems for round tube from 3/4 to 1-7/8 in. (measure the tube inside diameter). Stem casters use the same wheels, capacities and brake option as the plate versions.

Swivel radius: 3 in. wheel 2-21/32 in.; 3-1/2 in. wheel 2-29/32 in.; 4 in. wheel 3-7/32 in.; 5 in. wheel 3-13/16 in. Axle diameter 3/8 in. Bearings: 1/2 in. roller with spanner bushing, Annular ball, Plain bore, Plain bore with bushing and Precision ball.

24 Series casters carry a 1 year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. Normal wear, overloading, misuse and improper installation are not covered. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

Compared with the 24 Series, the S24 Series is the same 1-1/4 in. wide caster built with stainless steel forks and plates for washdown, food service and lab use.