Metal Casters
Swivel castor 5.91 in
The Kappa load swivel caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth directional changes under load. The wheel assembly consists of a polyamide, heavy body material with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 5.91 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete assembly is 7.87 inches. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 2116.44 lb at 2.49 mph and 1763.7 lb at 3.73 mph, with a static load capacity of 4232.87 lb. This heavy-duty caster is designed for demanding applications including aerospace industry, airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor 9.84 in
The Kappa load swivel caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel mechanism for smooth directional changes under load. The wheel assembly consists of a polyamide, heavy body with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 9.84 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete assembly is 12.01 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 2910.1 lb at 2.49 mph and 2425.08 lb at 3.73 mph, with a static load capacity of 5820.2 lb. This heavy-duty caster is engineered for demanding applications including aerospace industry and airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with directional lock 5.91 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with directional lock designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. It features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment platforms. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel mechanism for smooth directional movement and reliable locking functionality. The wheel assembly consists of a polyamide, heavy body with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 5.91 inches in diameter. The caster has an overall height of 7.87 inches, providing appropriate clearance for various applications. Load specifications include a static capacity of 4232.87 lb and dynamic capacities of 2116.44 lb at 2.49 mph and 1763.7 lb at 3.73 mph, making it suitable for aerospace industry airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with directional lock 6.3 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with directional lock featuring a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for enhanced durability and smooth operation. The wheel assembly consists of a polyamide, heavy body material with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 6.3 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete assembly is 8.07 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 2248.71 lb at 2.5 mph and 1873.93 lb at 3.7 mph, with a static load capacity of 4497.42 lb. This heavy-duty caster is specifically designed for demanding applications including aerospace industry and airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with directional lock 7.87 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with directional lock featuring a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth directional movement. The wheel assembly consists of a polyamide, heavy body material with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 7.87 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete assembly is 9.65 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 2645.54 lb at 2.5 mph and 2204.62 lb at 3.7 mph, with a static load capacity of 5291.09 lb. This heavy-duty caster is designed for demanding applications including aerospace industry, airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with directional lock 9.84 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with directional lock featuring a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth directional movement. The wheel features a polyamide, heavy body material with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 9.84 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete assembly is 12.01 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 2910.1 lb at 2.49 mph and 2425.08 lb at 3.73 mph, with a static load capacity of 5820.2 lb. This heavy-duty caster is designed for demanding applications including aerospace industry and airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 5.91 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock, head end of caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth directional changes. The wheel consists of a polyamide, heavy body with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 5.91 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete assembly is 7.87 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 2116.44 lb at 2.49 mph and 1763.7 lb at 3.73 mph, with a static load capacity of 4232.87 lb. This heavy-duty caster is specifically engineered for demanding applications including aerospace industry, airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 6.3 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock, head end of caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth directional changes. The wheel consists of a polyamide, heavy body with tread material identical with wheel body, supported by a plain bearing system, and measures 6.3 inches in diameter. Overall height of the complete assembly is 8.07 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 2248.71 lb at 2.49 mph and 1873.93 lb at 3.73 mph, with a static load capacity of 4497.42 lb. This heavy-duty caster is specifically engineered for demanding applications including aerospace industry, airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Fixed castor 7.87 in
The Kappa load is a fixed caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The unit features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment frames. The housing is constructed from cast iron or heavy forged iron, providing exceptional durability and strength for demanding environments. The wheel incorporates a heavy-duty polyamide body with matching polyamide tread material, ensuring consistent performance and wear characteristics. Precision ball bearings deliver smooth operation and extended service life. The wheel measures 7.87 inches in diameter. Overall caster height is 9.65 inches from mounting surface to top. Load specifications include dynamic capacity of 2,646 pounds at 2.5 mph and 2,205 pounds at 3.7 mph, with static load capacity rated at 5,291 pounds, making this caster suitable for heavy machinery and industrial equipment applications.
Fixed castor 9.84 in
The Kappa load is a fixed caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The unit features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment frames. The housing is constructed from cast iron or heavy forged iron, providing exceptional durability and strength for demanding environments. The wheel incorporates a heavy-duty polyamide body with matching polyamide tread material, ensuring consistent performance and wear characteristics. Precision ball bearings deliver smooth operation and extended service life. The wheel measures 9.84 inches in diameter. Overall caster height is 12.01 inches from mounting surface to top. Load specifications include dynamic capacities of 2,910.1 pounds at 2.5 mph and 2,425.08 pounds at 3.7 mph, with a static load rating of 5,820.2 pounds, making this caster suitable for heavy machinery and industrial equipment requiring reliable mobility and load-bearing performance.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 9.84 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock positioned at the head end of the caster assembly. The unit features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy-duty cast iron or forged iron and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing for the swivel mechanism, ensuring smooth rotational movement under load. The wheel assembly consists of a heavy polyamide body with an identical polyamide tread material, supported by precision ball bearings for optimal rolling performance. The wheel measures 9.84 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete caster assembly is 12.01 inches. Load specifications include a static capacity of 5,820.2 pounds and dynamic load ratings of 2,910.1 pounds at 2.5 mph and 2,425.08 pounds at 3.7 mph operating speeds, making this caster suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications requiring reliable mobility and secure locking functionality.
Swivel castor 9.84 in
The Kappa load swivel caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron or heavy iron forged material, incorporating a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel mechanism for smooth directional changes under load. The wheel assembly consists of a heavy-duty polyamide body with matching polyamide tread material, mounted on precision ball bearings for optimal rolling performance. The wheel diameter measures 9.84 inches with an overall caster height of 12.01 inches. Load specifications include a static capacity of 5,820.2 lb and dynamic capacities of 2,910.1 lb at 2.5 mph and 2,425.08 lb at 3.7 mph rolling speeds. This heavy-duty caster design provides reliable performance for industrial applications requiring high load capacity and durability in demanding operational environments.
Swivel castor 4.92 in
The Kappa load swivel caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron or iron forged heavy-duty material, incorporating a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel mechanism for smooth directional changes under load. The wheel assembly consists of a heavy polyamide body with matching polyamide tread material, utilizing plain bearing technology for reliable operation. The wheel measures 4.92 inches in diameter, providing excellent ground contact and maneuverability. Overall height dimensions reach 6.69 inches from mounting surface to top. Load specifications include dynamic capacity ratings of 1851.88 pounds at 2.49 mph and 1543.23 pounds at 3.73 mph operating speeds, while static load capacity reaches 3703.76 pounds maximum. This heavy-duty caster design delivers robust performance for demanding industrial applications requiring high load capacity and reliable swivel functionality.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 4.92 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock positioned at the head end of the caster assembly. The unit features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy-duty cast iron or forged iron material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing for the swivel mechanism, ensuring smooth rotational movement under load. The wheel assembly consists of a heavy polyamide body with an identical polyamide tread material, utilizing a plain bearing system for reliable operation. The wheel measures 4.92 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete caster assembly is 6.69 inches. Load specifications include dynamic load capacities of 1851.88 lb at 2.49 mph and 1543.23 lb at 3.73 mph operating speeds. The static load capacity is rated at 3703.76 lb, making this caster suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications requiring both mobility and secure locking functionality.
Swivel castor with directional lock 4.92 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with directional lock designed for heavy-duty applications. The caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting. The housing is constructed from cast iron or iron forged heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing for smooth swivel operation. The wheel assembly consists of a heavy polyamide body with matching polyamide tread material, supported by plain bearings for reliable rotation. The wheel measures 4.92 inches in diameter. The overall height of the complete caster assembly is 6.69 inches. Load specifications include a static capacity of 3,703.76 lb and dynamic capacities of 1,851.88 lb at 2.5 mph and 1,543.23 lb at 3.7 mph, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications requiring high load-bearing performance with controlled directional movement.
Fixed castor 5.91 in
The Kappa load fixed caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material providing exceptional durability and strength for demanding industrial environments. The wheel incorporates a polyamide, super heavy body material with tread material identical with wheel body, ensuring consistent performance and longevity. The wheel is equipped with precision ball bearing technology for smooth operation and reduced friction. The wheel diameter measures 5.91 inches, while the overall height of the complete assembly is 8.07 inches. This heavy-duty caster delivers a dynamic load capacity of 6613.86 pounds at speeds up to 1.86 miles per hour, making it ideal for transporting extremely heavy loads in manufacturing, warehousing, and industrial material handling applications where reliability and load-bearing capacity are critical requirements.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 6.3 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock, head end of caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth operation and durability. The wheel consists of an aluminum body with polyurethane, casted tread material and precision ball bearing for optimal performance. The caster has an overall height of 8.07 inches and features a wheel diameter of 6.3 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic loads of 1763.7 lb at 2.5 mph and 1410.96 lb at 3.7 mph, with a static load capacity of 3527.39 lb. This heavy-duty caster is specifically designed for demanding applications including aerospace industry airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 9.84 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock, head end of caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth directional changes. The wheel assembly consists of an aluminum body with polyurethane, casted tread material and precision ball bearing for optimal performance and durability. The wheel diameter measures 9.84 inches with an overall height of 12.01 inches. Load specifications include a dynamic load capacity of 2204.62 lb at speeds up to 2.49 mph and a static load capacity of 4409.24 lb. This heavy-duty caster is specifically engineered for demanding applications including aerospace industry, airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 9.84 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock, head end of caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth operation and durability. The wheel consists of a casting body with polyurethane, casted tread material and precision ball bearing for optimal performance. The overall height measures 12.01 inches with a wheel diameter of 9.84 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic loads of 4497.42 lb at 2.49 mph and 3747.85 lb at 3.73 mph, with a static load capacity of 8994.85 lb. This heavy-duty caster is specifically engineered for demanding applications including aerospace industry, airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor 6.3 in
The Kappa load swivel caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel mechanism for smooth directional changes under load. The wheel assembly consists of a casting body with ultratech polyurethane, casted tread material and precision ball bearing for optimal performance, measuring 6.3 inches in diameter. The caster has an overall height of 8.07 inches. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 1984.16 lb at 2.5 mph and 1653.47 lb at 3.7 mph, with a static load capacity of 3968.32 lb. This heavy-duty caster is designed for demanding applications including aerospace industry airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor 7.87 in
The Kappa load swivel caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel mechanism for smooth directional changes under load. The wheel assembly consists of a casting body with ultratech polyurethane, casted tread material and precision ball bearing for optimal performance, measuring 7.87 inches in diameter. The caster has an overall height of 9.65 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 3174.65 lb at 2.49 mph and 2645.54 lb at 3.73 mph, with a static load capacity of 6349.31 lb. This heavy-duty caster is designed for demanding applications including aerospace industry airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 6.3 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock, head end of caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. It features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel mechanism for smooth directional changes. The wheel consists of a casting body with ultratech polyurethane, casted tread material and precision ball bearing for optimal performance, measuring 6.3 inches in diameter. The overall height of the unit is 8.07 inches. Load capacity specifications include dynamic ratings of 1984.16 lb at 2.5 mph and 1653.47 lb at 3.7 mph, with a static load capacity of 3968.32 lb, making it suitable for aerospace industry airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Swivel castor with total lock, head end of castor 7.87 in
The Kappa load is a swivel caster with total lock, head end of caster designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. The caster features a rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from cast iron, or iron forged, heavy material and incorporates a deep-groove ball thrust roller bearing swivel bearing system for smooth operation and durability. The wheel consists of a casting body with ultratech polyurethane, casted tread material and precision ball bearing for optimal performance. The caster has an overall height of 9.65 inches and utilizes a 7.87-inch diameter wheel. Load specifications include a static capacity of 6,349.31 lb and dynamic capacities of 3,174.65 lb at 2.49 mph and 2,645.54 lb at 3.73 mph. This heavy-duty caster is specifically engineered for demanding applications including aerospace industry, airport equipment, AMR systems, automotive OEM, ceramic and glass manufacturers, production and platform trolleys, and heavy AGV systems.
Fixed castor 6.3 in
The Kappa load fixed caster features a rectangular plate fitting and a cast iron, or iron forged, heavy housing construction for maximum durability in demanding industrial applications. The wheel incorporates a casting body with ultratech polyurethane, casted tread material that provides excellent floor protection and smooth rolling performance, while precision ball bearing technology ensures reliable operation and extended service life. With a wheel diameter of 6.3 inches and an overall height of 8.07 inches, this caster offers optimal clearance and maneuverability. The dynamic load capacity reaches 1984.16 lb at speeds up to 2.5 mph and 1653.47 lb at speeds up to 3.7 mph, while the static load capacity is rated at 3968.32 lb, making it suitable for heavy-duty material handling equipment and industrial machinery requiring dependable mobility solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Advantages of Metal Castors
Metal castors are built for strength, durability, and reliability — even under the most demanding conditions. Designed to withstand heavy loads, impacts, and harsh environments, they are commonly used in industrial, commercial, and institutional applications. With a range of sizes, wheel materials, and mounting options, they can be tailored to suit a wide variety of needs.
TENTE metal castors offer various benefits:
High Load Capacity – Thanks to their robust construction, metal castors are ideal for transporting heavy loads without compromising stability. Their solid design allows them to handle high weight capacities over long periods of use.
Exceptional Durability – Built from steel or other sturdy metals, these castors offer excellent resistance to wear, abrasion, and heavy-duty use. This makes them a reliable solution for harsh working environments.
Temperature and Impact Resistance – Metal castors can perform reliably in both hot and cold conditions and are less prone to damage from impacts, making them suitable for demanding industrial use.
Versatile Compatibility – Whether paired with polyurethane, polyamide, or rubber wheels, metal castors adapt to various floor types and applications. They are available in fixed, swivel, stainless, heat resistant and braked designs to meet different mobility needs.
Types of Metal Castors
Metal castors are available in a variety of robust designs to meet the individual requirements of demanding environments. Each type is built to deliver specific advantages - ranging from exceptional load capacity and corrosion resistance to reinforced structures for heavy-duty use. Below are some of the most common types of metal castors and their key benefits:
Heavy Duty Metal Castors
Heavy duty metal castors are engineered to handle extreme loads and demanding usage conditions. They are typically constructed from solid steel with reinforced housings, providing superior load capacity and durability in tough industrial settings. Commonly used on heavy transport trolleys, automated guided vehicles, heavy machinery equipment and more, these castors deliver uncompromising strength and performance. Our strongest heavy duty metal castors – TENTE Omikron twin – can effortlessly handle loads of up to 15,000 kg and with customised versions even up to 30,000 kg. However, our other heavy duty metal castors - such as Delta, Zeta or Kappa - can also carry loads of up to 750 kg, 800 kg or 3,000 kg.
Stainless Steel Castors
Stainless steel castors are designed for environments that demand both corrosion resistance and hygiene. Ideal for use in food processing, medical, and pharmaceutical settings, they offer washability, long service life, and reliability in wet or chemically exposed conditions. Stainless steel castors are available in a variety of configurations to meet the individual requirements of a wide range of applications – for example as heavy duty, heat resistant, or stainless steel castors with brakes.
Zinc-Passivated Steel Castors
Zinc-plated steel castors offer a reliable balance between strength and corrosion protection. The zinc coating provides basic resistance to moisture and environmental wear, making these castors a great fit for general-purpose industrial and commercial applications like transport trolleys, work benches, tool cabinets, and more.
Fields of Application for Metal Castors
Metal castors are the backbone of applications that demand strength, stability, and reliability. Their robust construction makes them indispensable in industrial, logistics, and commercial environments where frequent movement and high load capacity are essential. In industrial settings, they are commonly used on transport trolleys, tool trolleys, and work benches, providing smooth movement under heavy loads and ensuring durable, long-term performance. In logistics and warehousing, metal castors support pallet dollies, roll containers, and AGV systems, enabling efficient handling of goods and reliable performance under continuous use. In retail and commercial applications, they are found on shopping trolleys, display racks, and roll cages, where mobility, sturdiness, and easy maneuvering are required to support flexible layouts and daily operation. No matter the environment, metal castors provide a dependable mobility solution for applications that combine higher load requirements with long service life.