Sugatsune Swivel Caster 5-1/2" With Brake, Threaded Stem Mount 264lb Capacity - MX-125N16S

Sugatsune Swivel Caster With Dual Brake Control

Sugatsune swivel caster 5-1/2 with brake is a threaded stem mounted caster from Sugatsune America designed as a stem mounted caster for carts and fixtures that need controlled movement and secure positioning. The dual brake system allows the caster to be locked on swivel only or on both wheel and swivel in a single step, so a cart can be either direction-locked for straight tracking or fully locked when parked. A large lock lever controls the swivel and a small lock lever controls the wheel, giving clear separation between steering and rolling functions during use. The wheel diameter of 5-17/32 inches, with a nylon/polyurethane wheel, supports up to 264 lb of load capacity, so a single caster can carry significant weight in a woodworking or shop environment. When the swivel is locked, the caster works as a rigid type, which helps a loaded cart track more predictably along straight runs.

Key Caster Details That Support Daily Use

• The dual brake system provides either swivel-only lock or combined wheel and swivel lock in one step, which helps control movement during loading, unloading, or precise positioning.
• The large lock lever dedicated to swivel control separates steering lock from rolling lock, which helps users quickly stabilize direction without stopping wheel rotation when repositioning.
• The small lock lever for the wheel focuses on stopping wheel rotation, which helps keep a cart from drifting when parked while leaving swivel function available if the swivel brake is not engaged.
• The caster operates as a rigid type when the swivel is locked, which helps long carts or fixtures track straighter in aisles or along walls when multiple casters are installed.
• The 5-17/32 inch wheel diameter in nylon/polyurethane provides a broad rolling surface, which helps distribute the 264 lb load capacity per caster across the floor contact area.
• The threaded stem mounting type provides a bolt-style connection point, which helps installers secure the caster into compatible threaded mounts or fixtures in a consistent way.

Threaded Stem Mounting For Controlled Mobility

This threaded stem mount caster belongs to the threaded stem mount product class, so it is designed to fasten using a stem rather than a top plate, which helps when a cart or fixture is prepped with stem sockets. The mounting type is specifically listed as stem, which provides a single central connection point that ties the caster body to the equipment frame. Because the caster is a swivel type, the stem mounting works together with the swivel rotation to let the wheel turn freely around a vertical axis for maneuvering in tight spaces. When the swivel lock is engaged through the large lever, the caster effectively changes from a swivel mounting behavior to rigid type behavior, which helps guide carts along straight lines without side wandering. With the load capacity rated at 264 lb, installers can plan the number of stem mount points to support the overall equipment weight distribution.

Using The MX-125N16S Caster In Shop Layouts

Where This Dual Brake Swivel Caster Performs Best

The Sugatsune Swivel Caster 5-1/2 with brake, under manufacturer part number MX-125N16S, is part of the builders hardware stem mounted casters category, which places it in applications such as shop carts, mobile benches, or fixtures that rely on stem based mounting. The swivel type construction lets the 5-17/32 inch nylon/polyurethane wheel rotate around a vertical axis so equipment can pivot within tight aisle layouts or around stationary machinery. The dual brake system, with a large lock lever for swivel and a small lock lever for the wheel, lets an operator either maintain directional control while rolling or hold the cart in a fixed position when stationary. When the swivel is locked, the caster functions as a rigid type, so in multi-caster setups the locked casters can guide straight runs while unlocked casters assist with turning at line ends. The 264 lb load capacity per caster supports substantial tool, material, or component weight on each mounting point.

Brake, Wheel, And Stem Details For Repeatable Results

The caster uses a nylon/polyurethane wheel, which provides a consistent rolling surface that works together with the 5-17/32 inch diameter to carry the stated 264 lb capacity in typical shop environments. The dual brake configuration allows the swivel-only lock mode to be engaged when a straight push is needed, which reduces side sway as the swivel is prevented from rotating, and the wheel lock mode to be added when the operator wants the cart to remain stationary. Because the large lever is assigned to swivel braking and the small lever to wheel braking, users can repeat the same motions for directional locking and full locking across every caster installed. The threaded stem mounting type offers a centered mechanical connection between the caster body and the structure, supporting even transfer of load into the frame around each stem location. As part of the Sugatsune America line of stem mounted casters, the MX-125N16S maintains a consistent functional profile that helps installers design repeatable layouts and replacement plans around the same dual brake and load characteristics.

Common Questions About The MX-125N16S Caster

Select This Dual Brake Caster For Stem Mount Jobs

The Sugatsune swivel caster 5-1/2 with brake combines a threaded stem mounting type, a 5-17/32 inch nylon/polyurethane wheel, and a 264 lb load capacity to support carts and fixtures in active woodworking or shop environments. Its dual brake system, with separate large and small lock levers for swivel and wheel, provides clear control over steering and stopping, while the ability to function as a rigid type when the swivel is locked supports straight-line movement. For projects that call for a stem mounted caster with defined braking options and known load performance, the MX-125N16S offers a consistent set of characteristics to design around.