500/501 Series

The massive 500 represents a breakthrough in cold-forged caster construction. Alone in its field, it has been designed to improve strength, precision, and durabilit offering quality not available in any other method of manufacturing. Pound for pound, the best caster ever developed.

Applications:
For continuous and punishing service on heavy duty equipment with capacities up to 10,000 lbs. Well suited for the heaviest possible manually operated loads, severe shock conditions, and power-driven equipment.

Engineering Data:

• 1⁄2” coined embossed cold-forged top plate.
• 1” king bolt welded in place.
• 1⁄2” balls in 4” diameter load bearing raceway.
• 3⁄8” balls absorb component thrust in 25⁄8” forged raceway.
• Embossed 3⁄8” legs welded to yoke base.

Standard Features/Components:

• Zinc plated finish.
• 1” axle.
• 11⁄4 x 1 x 33⁄8” hardened spanners.
• Grease fittings in swivel and wheel.

Companion 501 Rigid:
3⁄8” embossed legs welded to a 1⁄2” top plate.