Shepherd 1-5/8" Stem & Socket Mount Swivel Caster, No Brake, 70 lb, 9347

Shepherd Swivel Caster 9347 For Wood Furniture

Shepherd swivel caster 9347 is a stem and socket mount caster designed for wood base office furniture, so it supports desks, pedestals, and similar pieces built with wooden bottoms. The 1-5/8 inch swivel caster size keeps overall furniture height modest, which matters when matching existing units or keeping work surfaces at a set elevation. A 70 lb capacity rating per caster sets a clear load guideline, helping plan how many casters to use under a cabinet or pedestal frame. The double ball-bearing construction allows for instant swiveling, so furniture changes direction smoothly instead of dragging across the floor. A copper oxide finish with a soft black rubber wheel pairs a traditional metal look with a softer contact point, which is useful when rolling across common office flooring. As a stem and socket mount unit, it is part of the Stem Mounted Casters category for straightforward mounting into matching sockets on wood bases.

Key Shepherd Stem Caster Details For Pros

• The double ball-bearing construction allows for instant swiveling, giving cabinets and office furniture a smoother directional change during repositioning in tight work areas.
• The 70 lb capacity rating per caster defines how much weight each point can carry, so furniture designers can distribute loads predictably across multiple casters.
• The 1-5/8 inch swivel caster size keeps the footprint compact under wood base office furniture, helping maintain a low profile and stable stance close to the floor.
• The copper oxide finish with a soft black rubber wheel provides a metal-bodied caster with a softer rolling surface, which matters when moving on typical office floors.
• The 3/8 inch diameter socket by 1-1/2 inch long stem fastening size gives a defined mounting interface for building or retrofitting wood base office furniture frames.

Stem Mounted Caster Installation Details

This Shepherd stem and socket mount caster uses a 3/8 inch diameter socket by 1-1/2 inch long stem fastening, so the mounting hole and socket need to match those dimensions for proper fit in wood base office furniture. The stem and socket mount product class places the stem vertically into a corresponding socket in the wooden base, creating a concealed attachment point at the furniture underside. With a 1-5/8 inch swivel caster size, installers can anticipate the added height from floor to base, aligning that measurement with drawer clearances and work surface heights. The double ball-bearing construction allows for instant swiveling around the stem axis, which means the caster head turns freely once loaded, reducing resistance when repositioning loaded furniture.

Using Shepherd Stem Caster 9347 In Wood Shops

Where This Stem Caster Fits Best

This Shepherd Hardware Products swivel caster is used for wood base office furniture, so it suits desks, file pedestals, and freestanding cabinets that rely on a wooden panel or frame at the bottom. The stem and socket mount format works where builders drill or provide a 3/8 inch diameter socket by 1-1/2 inch long interface in the wood, allowing the stem to seat securely into the base. With a 1-5/8 inch swivel caster size, the wheel tucks close under the furniture edge, which helps keep a clean look around toe spaces and prevents the caster from projecting far beyond the base perimeter. The copper oxide finish presents a darker metal tone that blends with many wood finishes, so the hardware does not visually dominate the lower corners of the piece. The soft black rubber wheel works with that finish to create a unified look at the floor line on wood base office furniture.

Details That Support Smooth Movement And Load

The double ball-bearing construction in this caster allows for instant swiveling, so once installed in a matching socket the caster head turns with minimal start-up drag when the furniture is pushed or pulled. That low resistance is useful when moving wood base office furniture in tight aisles or near walls, where quick angle changes reduce scuffing at baseboards and floor surfaces. The 70 lb capacity rating per caster defines its intended load range, giving builders a clear basis for calculating total supported weight when using multiple casters under one cabinet or desk. Being part of the Stem Mounted Casters category, the 3/8 inch diameter socket by 1-1/2 inch long stem fastening dimension ties directly into drilling and socket selection routines in the shop. The 1-5/8 inch swivel caster dimension, combined with the soft black rubber wheel, sets both the rolling height and the contact profile at the floor, which matters when coordinating with existing furniture heights and floor materials. The Shepherd Hardware Products brand identification and manufacturer part number 9347 simplify reordering the same caster style when matching existing installations across multiple offices or future furniture runs.

Common Questions About Shepherd Caster 9347

Selecting Shepherd Caster 9347 For Your Build

Shepherd swivel caster 9347 combines a 1-5/8 inch swivel caster size, 70 lb capacity, and stem and socket mount design, so it aligns with wood base office furniture projects needing defined height and load points. The 3/8 inch diameter socket by 1-1/2 inch long stem fastening measurement fits workflows built around stem-mounted casters. With copper oxide finish, soft black rubber wheel, and double ball-bearing construction that allows for instant swiveling, this caster supports both smooth movement and a consistent look across office furniture built through Wurth Baer Supply.