Caster Concepts and Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry have had a strong partnering relationship since its inception in the late 1980’s. As a direct result of this strong, mutual relationship, Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry is able to tap into the engineering expertise of Caster Concepts when working on new and challenging applications.

Caster Concepts is known in the industry for solutions that are tailored for applications which have very specific criteria. They are a recognized as a leader in industrial caster and wheel solutions around the world. Experts in heavy duty, extreme use applications, their designs have proven themselves time and time again.

Capacities from 250 to 900 lbs.

The meidum duty line of 30 Series casters are designed and engineered to be a rugged caster at an economical price point. Caster Concepts 30 Series casters are perfect for dollies, waste disposal trucks, portable work benches, cooling or proofing racks, laundry distribution carts, and a host of other applications.

Features & Benefits

Top Plate and Yoke Base

1/4″ thick formed steel

Swivel Section

Cold forged, stamped steel dual ball race

Kingpin

5/8″ diameter

Axle

1/2″ diameter

Finish

All rigs are zinc plated to resist rust and corrosion

Wheel Sizes

4″, 5″, 6″, and 8″

Capacities from 250 to 1,050 lbs.

The kingpinless style of caster has become a highly accepted industrial caster. Valued for its design simplicity and rugged durability, Caster Concepts 51 series are great for abusive industrial applications where shock loading is prevalent.

Features & Benefits

Legs

1/4″ x 2″ laser cut high quality sheet steel

Swivel Section

High alloy steel machined to accommodate 3/8″ ball bearings

Kingpin

Kingpinless style design

Axle

1/2 inch diameter axle, Zinc plated finish-fine thread

Wheel Sizes

4″, 5″, 6″, and 8″

Capacities from 250 to 1,500 lbs.

The kingpinless style caster has become a highly accepted industrial caster while evolving into a valuable investment for rugged applications that minimize maintenance cost. It is valued for its simplicity and providing a tough caster for industrial applications where shock loading is prevalent.

Features & Benefits

Top Plate and Yoke BaseLegs

3/8″ x 2-1/2″ laser cut steel

Swivel Section

Precision machined 3-1/4″ diameter raceway with 1/2″ ball bearings

Kingpin

Kingpinless style design

Axle

3/4″ diameter, zinc-plated, fine thread

Finish

All rigs are zinc plated to resist rust and corrosion

Wheel Sizes

4″, 5″, 6″, and 8″

Capacities from 550 to 3,500 lbs.

Featuring SAE 1045 hot forged steel top plate and swivel section, these casters are more durable and rugged than their cold forged counterparts. The legs are laser cut and formed on a CNC brake press to ensure the highest precision and quality.

Features & Benefits

Legs

3/8″ cold-formed steel

Swivel Section

SAE 1045 Hot Forged Steel with 3-1/4″ diameter raceway machined to accept 7/16″ diameter ball bearings

Kingpin

3/4″ integrally forged in the top plate

Finish

Zinc plated

Axle

3/4″ diameter hollow axle with grease fitting

Wheel Sizes

4″, 5″, 6″, and 8″

Capacities from 825 to 10,000 lbs.

Caster Concepts 81 Series kingpinless casters offer a stunning 10,000 lb capacity on a single drop forged steel wheel (other wheel options reduce capacity). The kingpinless swivel section features massive 3/4” diameter ball bearings set in a 4” diameter race. This is a extreme duty caster with an incredibly long life cycle.

Features & Benefits

Top Plate and Yoke BaseLegs

3/8″ x 4″ laser cut and CNC formed, continuously welded to the outside of the yoke base

Swivel Section

C-1045 Hot Forged Steel machined to accommodate a 4″ diameter 3/4″ ball bearing raceway

Kingpin

Kingpinless style design

Axle

1″ diameter Grade 5 solid axle with fine threads

Finish

All rigs are zinc plated to resist rust and corrosion

Wheel Sizes

4″, 5″, 6″, and 8″

A bit more about Caster Concepts

At Caster Concepts, they treat customers the way we expect to be treated ourselves. Our reputation for honest and reliable business is tested and proven in each business transaction. Providing individual service at every stage of the relationship from pre-sale engineering to post-sale support, we go beyond the standard to help select the heavy duty caster that best suits your needs and budget. Our customers can order virtually any caster, any wheel, any model, for any application. Our goal is to achieve the highest degree of customer satisfaction.

Headquartered in Albion, Michigan, Caster Concepts is an efficient, modern facility with state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing equipment and highly skilled employees. We help our customers solve their motion problems cost effectively within the shortest possible time.