Description
Rigid Type 5″ Rubber Caster Wheel
Rigid Type 5 Inch Rubber Caster Wheel is a fixed-direction industrial wheel designed for platform trolleys, utility carts, warehouse carts, mobile racks, packing stations, workstations and compatible material-handling equipment requiring stable straight-line movement.
Its practical 5-inch rubber wheel, strong metal bracket and plate-mount design provide controlled forward-and-backward movement with reduced rolling noise and vibration on common indoor and sheltered working surfaces.
➡️ Stable Straight-Line Movement
The rigid bracket keeps the wheel facing in one fixed direction, helping platform trolleys, carts and equipment maintain a controlled and predictable travel path without swivelling sideways.
🔇 Quiet Rubber Rolling
The rubber tread helps reduce rolling noise and vibration while providing useful grip on tile, vinyl, epoxy-coated, polished concrete and other reasonably smooth floors.
📋 Technical Specifications
Rigid rubber caster wheel
5 inches / approximately 127 mm
Rubber
Rigid / fixed direction
Top plate / fixed bracket mount
No
No
Indoor and sheltered working areas
🧭 Predictable Directional Control
The fixed caster configuration helps loaded equipment travel in a controlled straight line. This makes it suitable for applications where directional stability is more important than tight turning or multidirectional movement.
🛡️ Rubber Tread for Controlled Movement
The rubber tread provides more cushioning than hard plastic, nylon or metal wheels, helping reduce harsh floor contact, minor vibration and rolling noise during normal use on suitable surfaces.
🛞 Larger 5-Inch Wheel Diameter
The 5-inch wheel provides greater rolling clearance than smaller caster sizes, helping compatible trolleys move more comfortably across minor floor joints and small surface variations.
📦 Common Uses
Suitable for platform trolleys, utility carts, warehouse carts, mobile racks, service equipment, packing stations, workshop equipment, movable workstations and custom-built frames requiring fixed-direction movement.
🏢 Recommended Operating Surfaces
Rubber caster wheels are generally suitable for clean and reasonably smooth surfaces such as tile, vinyl, epoxy-coated floors, polished concrete, finished concrete and smooth cement.
Continuous use on broken concrete, sharp debris, rough outdoor ground or highly uneven flooring may increase rolling resistance and wheel wear. A Jeep-cut, pneumatic or specialised heavy-duty wheel may be more suitable for demanding surfaces.
🛞 Choosing the Correct Caster Type
Choose this rigid version when your trolley or equipment must travel mainly in a straight line.
Rigid caster wheels are commonly combined with swivel wheels to provide directional stability together with easier steering.
Choose the matching swivel version when easier turning is required, or select the swivel-with-lock version when turning and parking control are both needed.
📐 Check Compatibility Before Ordering
Before ordering, confirm the wheel diameter, mounting-plate size, bolt-hole spacing, overall caster height and available clearance on your trolley or equipment.
Confirm the required working load, number of wheels, floor condition and equipment design with JTC before using the caster on loaded equipment or as a replacement wheel.
🚚 Buying & Delivery Options
Showroom pickup available.
Islandwide courier delivery available (charges applicable).
Road transport can be arranged for bulk orders (charges applicable).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rigid caster wheel?
A rigid caster wheel moves in one fixed direction and does not rotate or swivel from side to side.
Is this wheel suitable for quieter indoor environments?
Yes. The rubber tread helps reduce rolling noise and vibration on reasonably smooth indoor floors.
Does this caster turn through 360 degrees?
No. This is the rigid version. A matching 5-inch swivel version is available separately.
Does this model include a brake?
No. A matching 5-inch swivel caster with a lock is available separately.
Can rigid and swivel caster wheels be used together?
Yes. A common trolley arrangement uses two rigid wheels for directional stability and two swivel wheels for easier steering.
Is this wheel suitable for rough outdoor ground?
It is better suited to reasonably smooth indoor and sheltered surfaces. A Jeep-cut, pneumatic or specialised heavy-duty wheel may be more appropriate for rough ground.
What is the working-load capacity?
Confirm the required working load, number of wheels and operating conditions with JTC before ordering or installation.
Is mounting hardware included?
Mounting bolts and installation hardware are not included unless separately specified.
