Heavy Duty Casters
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SKU: 600VF06509S
Albion 600 Shockmaster Kingpinless Casters 600VF06509S
Material: V-Groove Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 10000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 6
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SKU: 600VF08509S
Albion 600 Shockmaster Kingpinless Casters 600VF08509S
Material: V-Groove Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 10000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 6
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SKU: 600VF08709S
Albion 600 Shockmaster Kingpinless Casters 600VF08709S
Material: V-Groove Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 10000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 8
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SKU: 600VF10709S
Albion 600 Shockmaster Kingpinless Casters 600VF10709S
Material: V-Groove Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 10000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 10
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SKU: 600VM06509S
Albion 600 Shockmaster Kingpinless Casters 600VM06509S
Material: Ductile Iron V-Groove
Load Capacity (lbs): 6000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 6
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SKU: 600VM08509S
Albion 600 Shockmaster Kingpinless Casters 600VM08509S
Material: Ductile Iron V-Groove
Load Capacity (lbs): 6000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 8
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SKU: 600VM10509S
Albion 600 Shockmaster Kingpinless Casters 600VM10509S
Material: Ductile Iron V-Groove
Load Capacity (lbs): 6000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 10
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SKU: 700VF08709S
Albion 700 Shockmaster Kingpinless Caster 700VF08709S
Material: V-Groove Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 8350
Wheel Diameter (inch): 10
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SKU: 700VF10709S
Albion 700 Shockmaster Kingpinless Caster 700VF10709S
Material: V-Groove Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 8350
Wheel Diameter (inch): 10
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SKU: 800FH06509R
Albion 800 Shockmaster Kingpinless Dual Wheel Casters 800FH06509R
$0.00Material: HD Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 17000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 6
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SKU: 800FH06509S
Albion 800 Shockmaster Kingpinless Dual Wheel Casters 800FH06509S
Material: HD Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 17000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 6
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SKU: 800FH10709R
Albion 800 Shockmaster Kingpinless Dual Wheel Casters 800FH10709R
$0.00Material: HD Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 20000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 10
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SKU: 800FH10709S
Albion 800 Shockmaster Kingpinless Dual Wheel Casters 800FH10709S
Material: HD Drop Forged
Load Capacity (lbs): 20000
Wheel Diameter (inch): 10
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SKU: 800PA12909R
Albion 800 Shockmaster Kingpinless Dual Wheel Casters 800PA12909R
$0.00Material: Polyurethane/Aluminum
Load Capacity (lbs): 7500
Wheel Diameter (inch): 12
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SKU: 800PA12909S
Albion 800 Shockmaster Kingpinless Dual Wheel Casters 800PA12909S
Material: Polyurethane/Aluminum
Load Capacity (lbs): 7500
Wheel Diameter (inch): 12
What Are Heavy Duty Casters?
Heavy duty casters are engineered for industrial and commercial applications that demand exceptional load-bearing strength, typically defined as a capacity of 2,000 lbs. per caster or more, with many designs rated well above that threshold. Unlike light or medium duty casters, heavy duty models are usually built with thicker wheel treads and heavy duty bearings to withstand the sustained stress of moving heavy machinery, raw materials, automotive components, and other demanding loads. If your application involves the consistent movement of heavy equipment in a warehouse, manufacturing facility, distribution center, or industrial plant, heavy duty casters are built to keep your business moving.
Why Choose Heavy Duty Casters for Industrial Applications?
Selecting the right caster rating for your application isn’t just about load capacity. Using the right caster directly affects workplace safety, your floor integrity, maintenance costs, and ergonomics. Here’s why heavy duty casters are the right specification for demanding industrial work:
High Load Capacity: Heavy duty casters are built to handle loads that would quickly damage or fail a light duty or medium duty caster. With caster load capacities ranging from 2,000 lbs. to 20,000 lbs. or more in specialized designs from Albion and Colson, they’re the right choice for moving heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and bulk materials safely and reliably.
Reinforced Construction: Heavy duty casters feature a variety of mounting options including reinforced top plates, threaded stem, and hollow kingpin (to name a few) which all offer heavy-rated bearing options. This construction translates into a longer service life and fewer unplanned maintenance issues that may arise when using the incorrect type of caster. Some typical applications for heavy duty casters include warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants.
Versatility Across Industrial Applications: Heavy-duty casters are used across a wide range of industries and applications, including warehouse and logistics operations, manufacturing and fabrication facilities, aviation and aerospace ground support, automotive assembly, food processing, and medical or healthcare environments. Whether you’re specifying casters for manual racks and carts, heavy duty options are available to match your exact requirements based on your unique application.
Floor and Ergonomic Considerations: The wheel material and tread width of a heavy-duty caster directly impact floor protection and push/pull ergonomics. Polyurethane and nylon caster materials are most effective when rolling over hard steel, protecting concrete, or other finished flooring. Wider-tread and dual-wheel configurations are also ideal caster types for resisting impact and reducing floor contact pressure.
Reduced Maintenance Frequency: Industrial casters or heavy duty casters are often overlooked until they fail. Specifying a heavy duty caster — particularly kingpinless designs and stainless steel options — for high-frequency use applications reduces swivel maintenance, extends the life of your bearings, and lowers the frequency of caster replacement over time. Using the right caster specification reduces the total cost of ownership compared to replacing undersized casters more frequently.
Caster Applications Served
Our heavy-duty casters are used by buyers and equipment specifiers across:
- Warehouse and distribution center operations
- Manufacturing and assembly facilities
- Automotive and aerospace production
- Food processing and commercial kitchen equipment
- Medical and healthcare facilities
- Metal fabrication and foundry operations
- Cargo handling and freight
Shop Heavy Duty Casters at C.P. Lauman
C.P. Lauman Company has supplied industrial casters, wheels, and material-handling equipment to commercial and industrial buyers for over 80 years. We carry a broad selection of heavy duty casters from trusted manufacturers, including Albion, Colson, and Darcor — one of the most respected names in industrial caster manufacturing.
Whether you’re sourcing heavy duty swivel casters, kingpinless casters, dual-wheel casters, or pneumatic casters for a specific application, our team can help you identify the right product. Browse our heavy duty caster inventory above, or contact us with your specifications.
