DH Caster 5" Plate Mount Swivel Caster, Thermoplastic, No Brake, 350 lb, C-MHD5TPS

DH Casters Swivel Caster For Heavy Cart Use

DH Casters swivel caster is a plate-mounted swivel caster with a 5 inch gray thermoplastic rubber wheel and 350 lb load capacity, so it supports heavier carts and equipment in demanding shop or warehouse use. The caster uses a plate mount design sized at 3-15/16 inch by 4-1/2 inch, which spreads the load over a larger footprint for stable attachment to carts or trucks. Full doubleball heat treated raceways are built into the swivel section, so the head carries load smoothly and resists deformation under repeated turning. Double-welded legs tie the yoke to the plate, giving the wheel rigid support when the cart hits joints or floor transitions. A nut-and-bolt kingpin holds the swivel together, allowing service of the head if needed during the life of the truck or cart. Zinc plating coats the metal components, so exposed surfaces are better protected in typical indoor industrial environments.

Key Plate-Mounted Caster Details For Daily Work

• The 5 inch wheel diameter allows the caster to roll over small floor gaps and debris commonly found around platform trucks and flatbed carts, which helps reduce push effort when moving loaded equipment.
• A 2 inch tread width gives the wheel a wider contact area on the floor, which helps distribute the 350 lb capacity per caster and supports stable rolling on smooth warehouse surfaces.
• The gray thermoplastic rubber wheel tread runs as a non-marking wheel, so it moves carts across finished or light-colored floors in distribution and automotive areas without leaving dark tracking.
• Full doubleball heat treated raceways in the swivel section carry load at the bearing interface, which helps the caster turn under load with less binding when operators pivot distribution carts in tight spaces.
• Double-welded legs between the fork and mounting plate create a rigid structure, which helps the caster maintain alignment when carts carrying heavy containers are pushed across thresholds or dock plates.
• Grease zerk fittings are built into the caster to feed grease to the bearings, which supports smoother swivel and wheel rotation over time in warehouse and shop duty cycles.

Plate Mount Caster Fit And Installation Use

The plate mount on this caster measures 3-15/16 inch by 4-1/2 inch, so it is suited to mounting pads sized for that footprint on platform trucks, flatbed carts, containers, and similar equipment. As a plate mount style from the plate mounted casters category, it bolts to a flat surface, which provides a broad base for handling the 350 lb rated load per caster. The swivel design lets the wheel rotate around a vertical axis, so carts can change direction in tight aisles without needing to be lifted or repositioned. With a gray thermoplastic rubber wheel 5 inches in diameter and 2 inches wide, the caster fits applications that need non-marking travel while still carrying substantial weight per corner.

Using This 350 Lb Swivel Caster In The Field

Where This Heavy Plate Caster Performs Best

This caster is specified for applications such as platform trucks, flatbed carts, containers, automotive equipment, distribution carts, and warehouse equipment, so it is suited to material handling setups that roll over concrete or similar hard floors. The 350 lb load capacity supports use on carts that carry substantial loads, so four-caster carts can be configured to handle heavier items within typical shop handling ranges. As a swivel type caster, it is well suited to the steering positions on a cart, where directional changes are frequent and maneuverability matters in tight warehouse aisles. The non-marking gray thermoplastic rubber wheel supports use in automotive and distribution areas where floor appearance and cleanliness are important. Being in the builders hardware plate mounted casters category, it integrates into equipment frames designed for plate mounts rather than stem or bolt-hole styles.

Details That Support Consistent Rolling And Turning

The full doubleball heat treated raceways in the swivel section distribute load across hardened bearing tracks, which supports smooth rotation under load and helps the caster track predictably when operators pull or push from different angles. Double-welded legs reinforce the yoke that holds the 5 inch wheel, so the fork resists twisting forces when carts encounter uneven joints or when a corner caster hits an obstacle first. A nut-and-bolt kingpin secures the swivel assembly, so the components are positively fastened together and can be serviced if wear at the pivot point affects how the caster turns. Zerk fittings channel grease directly to the bearings, so lubrication can be applied at service intervals to keep both the swivel and wheel rotation moving freely during repeated daily use. The 2 inch tread width on the gray thermoplastic rubber wheel spreads the contact area, which supports stable rolling and helps the wheel conform slightly to floor irregularities while remaining non-marking on typical warehouse surfaces.

Common Questions About This DH Casters Swivel Caster

Selecting This Caster For Cart And Truck Builds

The DH Casters swivel caster with 5 inch gray thermoplastic rubber wheel, 2 inch tread width, and 350 lb load capacity offers a plate-mounted solution for platform trucks, flatbed carts, containers, and warehouse equipment. Its 3-15/16 inch by 4-1/2 inch plate mount, double-welded legs, full doubleball heat treated raceways, nut-and-bolt kingpin, zinc plating, and zerk fittings align with daily industrial cart use. Choose this C-MHD5TPS caster when building or outfitting equipment that needs non-marking travel, solid swivel support, and a plate-mounted interface in material handling or automotive environments.