Description
Rigid Type Heavy Duty 5″ Rubber Caster Wheel (Smart Wheel)
Heavy Duty 5 Inch Rigid Rubber Caster Wheel, commonly known as a Smart Wheel, is a fixed-direction caster designed for platform trolleys, utility carts, warehouse equipment, mobile racks, workstations and compatible material-handling applications requiring stable straight-line movement.
Its practical 5-inch rubber wheel, clean non-metal housing and four-hole top-plate mounting design provide predictable tracking, useful floor grip and reduced rolling noise on common indoor and sheltered working surfaces.
➡️ Stable Straight-Line Movement
The rigid Smart Wheel housing keeps the wheel facing in one fixed direction, helping trolleys and mobile equipment maintain controlled and predictable forward-and-backward movement without sideways swivelling.
🔇 Quiet Rubber Rolling
The rubber tread helps reduce rolling noise and minor vibration while providing useful grip on tile, epoxy-coated floors, polished concrete and other reasonably smooth working surfaces.
📋 Technical Specifications
Heavy-duty rigid Smart Wheel caster
5 inches / approximately 127 mm
Rubber tread
Rigid / fixed direction
Clean non-metal housing
Top plate / four-hole plate mount
No
No
Confirm required load with JTC
Smooth indoor and sheltered surfaces
✨ Clean Non-Metal Smart Wheel Housing
The non-metal housing gives the caster a clean and modern appearance while reducing exposed metal around the wheel body. It is suitable for applications where presentation, easier cleaning and reduced corrosion concerns are important.
🧭 Predictable Directional Control
The fixed caster configuration helps trolleys and mobile equipment travel in a controlled straight line. This is useful where directional stability is more important than tight turning or multidirectional manoeuvring.
🛡️ Rubber Tread for Finished Floors
The rubber tread provides more cushioning than hard plastic or nylon wheels, helping reduce harsh floor contact, minor vibration and operating noise during normal movement on suitable finished surfaces.
🛞 Practical 5-Inch Wheel Diameter
The 5-inch wheel provides greater rolling clearance than smaller caster sizes, helping compatible equipment 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, display units, packing stations, movable workstations and compatible custom-built equipment requiring stable fixed-direction movement.
🏢 Recommended Operating Surfaces
Rubber Smart Wheels are generally suitable for clean and reasonably smooth indoor and sheltered surfaces such as tile, epoxy-coated floors, polished concrete, finished concrete and smooth cement.
Continuous use on broken concrete, sharp debris, rough outdoor ground or highly uneven floors may increase rolling resistance and wheel wear. A metal-body heavy-duty, Jeep-cut or pneumatic wheel may be more suitable for demanding surfaces.
🛞 Choosing the Correct Smart Wheel Type
Choose this rigid Smart Wheel version when your trolley or equipment must travel mainly in a stable and predictable straight line.
Rigid casters are commonly combined with swivel casters to provide directional stability together with easier steering.
Choose the matching swivel Smart Wheel when easier turning, 360-degree rotation and manoeuvring are required.
📐 Check Compatibility Before Ordering
Before ordering, confirm the 5-inch wheel diameter, mounting-plate dimensions, bolt-hole spacing, overall caster height and available wheel clearance on your trolley or equipment.
The rigid product page does not currently publish a verified working-load rating. Confirm the required load, number of casters, equipment construction, floor condition and load distribution with JTC before installation.
🚚 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 Smart Wheel?
Smart Wheel refers to this caster style with a clean non-metal housing and rubber tread designed for smooth, quiet and presentable movement.
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 the housing made from metal?
The visible caster housing is a non-metal design. Confirm the complete internal construction with JTC when required for a specialised application.
Is this caster suitable for finished indoor floors?
The rubber tread is suitable for common smooth surfaces such as tile, epoxy-coated floors and polished concrete.
Does this caster turn through 360 degrees?
No. This is the rigid Smart Wheel. A matching swivel Smart Wheel is available separately.
Does this model include a brake?
No. This rigid version does not include a brake.
What is the working-load capacity?
The rigid product page does not publish a verified numerical working-load capacity. Confirm the complete application and required load with JTC before ordering.
Can rigid and swivel Smart Wheels be used together?
Yes. A common trolley arrangement uses rigid wheels for directional stability and swivel wheels for easier steering.
Is mounting hardware included?
Mounting bolts and installation hardware are not included unless separately specified.
