Product Description
Heavy-duty swivel plate caster featuring 6 inch cast iron wheel with 2-1/2 inch tread width and roller bearings. Hot forged construction with zinc plated finish provides 1600 lbs rated load capacity. Top plate mount measures 4-1/2 inches by 6-1/4 inches with slotted bolt pattern for flexible installation. Overall mounting height of 7-1/2 inches suitable for industrial cart and equipment applications.
Specifications
Material
| Wheel Material | Cast iron |
Part Numbers
| Manufacturer Part Number | 72CA06407S |
| Series Designation | Albion 72 Series |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the full specifications for the CA 72-CA06407-S swivel caster?
A: The CA 72-CA06407-S is a swivel plate caster with a 6-inch diameter cast iron wheel and 2.5-inch tread width. It features roller bearings, hot-forged zinc-plated steel construction, and a 1600 lb load capacity. The top plate measures 4.5 inches by 6.25 inches with a slotted bolt pattern. Overall mounting height is 7.5 inches. This caster is part of the Albion 72 Series and is designed for industrial cart applications requiring 360-degree rotation.
Q: What is the difference between rigid casters (CA 72-CA06407-R) and swivel casters (CA 72-CA06407-S)?
A: Rigid casters do not rotate and are fixed in direction, providing stability for straight-line movement. Swivel casters rotate 360 degrees on a ball bearing joint at the mounting head, allowing carts to turn and navigate corners. The CA 72-CA06407-S swivel caster is used when directional control and maneuverability are required.
Q: What are the mounting plate dimensions and bolt pattern for the CA 72-CA06407-S?
A: The top plate measures 4.5 inches by 6.25 inches with a slotted bolt pattern. The slotted design allows flexibility in bolt hole alignment during installation. The mounting height (from floor to mounting plate top) is 7.5 inches, which is important for verifying clearance and cart geometry.
Q: What load capacity does the CA 72-CA06407-S support and how should it be used?
A: The CA 72-CA06407-S is rated for 1600 lbs per caster. A standard four-caster cart design can support up to 6400 lbs total capacity (1600 lbs x 4 casters). Swivel casters on carts typically carry 25-50 percent of the total load, with the remaining load distributed on rigid casters for stability.
Q: What type of wheel material does the CA 72-CA06407-S use and why?
A: The wheel is cast iron, which provides hardness, durability, and resistance to impact. Cast iron wheels maintain consistent rolling characteristics under heavy loads and do not compress or deform during extended use. They are suitable for hard-surface floors (concrete, epoxy) and perform well in high-traffic warehouse and manufacturing environments.
Q: Is the CA 72-CA06407-S compatible with different cart frame designs?
A: The slotted bolt pattern on the 4.5 x 6.25 inch mounting plate provides flexibility for various cart frame designs and bolt hole spacing. Verify that your cart frame has compatible mounting holes and can accommodate the 7.5-inch overall mounting height. The 1600 lb rating applies when properly mounted to a frame rated for equivalent or greater load capacity.