DH Casters Swivel Caster With 6" Wheel No Brake, Plate Mount 750lb Capacity - C-MHD6HDPS

DH Casters Swivel Caster 6 Inch For Heavy Loads

DH Casters swivel caster 6 inch describes a heavy plastic polyolefin wheel on a plate mount caster built for demanding material handling. The 750 lb load capacity supports platform trucks, flatbed carts, containers, automotive equipment, distribution carts and warehouse equipment, so a single caster carries substantial static and rolling weight in these applications. The 6 inch wheel diameter helps roll over typical shop and warehouse floor joints while still keeping deck height manageable on trucks and carts. A 2 inch tread width spreads the load across more floor surface, which helps the wheel track better under heavier loads. The swivel design lets carts maneuver in tighter spaces, which matters when working aisles or backing equipment around benches and machinery. Built under the DH Casters name, this plate mounted caster fits into builders hardware workflows where predictable load handling is important on mobile equipment.

Key Caster Details That Support Daily Use

• The heavy plastic polyolefin wheel construction manages contact against common warehouse and shop floors, which helps keep rolling smooth on platform trucks, flatbed carts and distribution carts across a normal workday.
• The 750 lb load capacity rating defines how much weight each caster handles on containers and automotive equipment, which matters when planning the total number of casters under a cart or truck frame.
• The swivel type caster design allows wheels to rotate around the vertical axis, which helps operators pivot warehouse equipment and distribution carts without dragging the wheels sideways.
• The 6 inch wheel diameter paired with a 2 inch tread width balances rollability and footprint, which supports easier starting force under load while still providing a stable stance.
• The plate mount configuration ties the caster into a flat mounting surface, which suits fabricated cart frames and equipment bases that already use plate mounted casters in their layout.

Plate Mount Swivel Caster Fit And Layout

This plate mount swivel caster uses a plate size of 3-15/16 inch by 4-1/2 inch, which defines the footprint on the truck or cart frame. That plate size matters when matching existing bolt patterns on platform trucks, flatbed carts, containers, automotive equipment, distribution carts and warehouse equipment. The plate mounted casters category placement highlights this caster for use where a flat steel plate is welded or bolted to the frame, so installers can work from known dimensions. Because this caster is classified as a plate mount product, it fits build styles that standardize on top plates rather than stem designs, which helps keep assemblies consistent across carts in the same facility.

How This Caster Works In Material Handling Jobs

Where This Plate Mounted Caster Is Typically Used

This caster sits in the builders hardware and plate mounted casters category, which positions it for fabricators and maintenance crews building or servicing rolling equipment. With applications specifically listed as platform trucks, flatbed carts, containers, automotive equipment, distribution carts and warehouse equipment, it serves a wide range of shop and warehouse movement tasks. On platform trucks and flatbed carts, the 6 inch heavy plastic polyolefin wheel diameter and 2 inch tread width help support full sheet goods, parts bins or stacked cartons while still allowing the deck to steer through aisles. On containers and automotive equipment, the 750 lb capacity per caster supports heavier components or fluid loads, which matters when moving dense parts or assemblies. In distribution carts and warehouse equipment, the swivel action lets operators guide carts around racking and through staging areas without fighting fixed wheels at each corner.

Why The Swivel, Wheel, And Plate Matter In Use

The swivel type construction allows the wheel to rotate around a vertical axis, so the caster follows the direction of travel when a platform truck or cart is pushed or pulled, which reduces scrubbing forces on the wheel. The heavy plastic polyolefin wheel material provides a firm running surface that resists deformation under the 750 lb load capacity, which helps the wheel keep shape under weight on warehouse floors. The 6 inch wheel diameter helps the caster roll over small floor transitions common near docks and thresholds, supporting steady movement of warehouse equipment. The 2 inch tread width offers a balance of floor contact and maneuverability, so distribution carts can carry weight without feeling overly resistant to turning. The 3-15/16 inch by 4-1/2 inch plate mount size sets a defined mounting interface for builders hardware users, which simplifies matching this C-MHD6HDPS caster to frames designed around plate mounted casters.

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Selecting This Swivel Caster For Your Equipment

This 6 inch DH Casters swivel caster with heavy plastic polyolefin wheel, 750 lb load capacity, 2 inch tread width and 3-15/16 inch by 4-1/2 inch plate mount offers defined dimensions for material handling builds. When carts, platform trucks, containers, automotive equipment, distribution carts or warehouse equipment are designed around plate mounted casters, matching a known plate size and load rating helps keep fleets consistent. Selecting this C-MHD6HDPS caster from Wurth Baer Supply ties your hardware choice directly to specified applications, supporting repeatable results across new builds and replacements.