Mold-On Rubber Wheels by RWM: Premium Performance & Versatility
Choosing the right caster for the job can make a huge difference in a commercial or industrial environment. When you need smooth-rolling wheels with high load capacities, quiet operation, and non-marring performance on any type of flooring, choose our mold-on rubber wheels from RWM Casters. Formed around a durable, cast-iron core, they offer impressive strength and longevity.
Since 1935, RWM Casters has been a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of industrial casters. We offer high-quality, American-made products with competitive pricing and the industry’s best lead times.
To learn if our mold-on rubber wheels are a good fit for your application, call RWM Casters to speak with our experts today.
Features
Hardness | 70-75 Shore A Durometer |
Temperature Rating | -30° to 140°F continuous; 180°F intermittent. |
Applications
Trash containers | Lumber Carts |
Platform carts | Many manually-pushed low-cost applications |
SI | Spanner Included |
YY | Shorter Hub Length |
WHEEL DIAMETER | WHEEL WIDTH | CAPACITY | WHEEL TYPE | AXLE DIAMETER | STRAIGHT ROLLER BEARING | TAPERED BEARING | HUB LENGTH | APPROX WEIGHT |
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4'' | 1-1/2″ | 250 | 1/2″ | RIR-0415-08 | 1-7/8″ | 1.2 | ||
4'' | 1-1/2″ | 250 | 5/8″ | RIR-0415-10 | 1-7/8″ | 1.2 | ||
4'' | 1-1/2″ | 250 | 3/4″ | RIR-0415-12 | 1-7/8″ | 1.2 | ||
4'' | 2″ | 350 | 1/2″ | RIR-0420-08 | 2-7/16″ | 3.1 | ||
4'' | 2″ | 350 | 5/8″ | RIR-0420-10 | 2-7/16″ | 3.1 | ||
4'' | 2″ | 350 | 3/4″ | RIR-0420-12 | 2-7/16″ | 3.1 | ||
5'' | 1-1/2″ | 300 | 1/2″ | RIR-0515-08 | 1-7/8″ | 2 | ||
5'' | 1-1/2″ | 300 | 5/8″ | RIR-0515-10 | 1-7/8″ | 2 | ||
5'' | 1-1/2″ | 300 | 3/4″ | RIR-0515-12 | 1-7/8″ | 2 | ||
5'' | 2″ | 400 | 1/2″ | RIR-0520-08 | 2-7/16″ | 3.5 | ||
5'' | 2″ | 400 | 5/8″ | RIR-0520-10 | 2-7/16″ | 3.5 | ||
5'' | 2″ | 400 | 3/4″ | RIR-0520-12 | 2-7/16″ | 3.5 | ||
6" | 1-1/2″ | 370 | 1/2″ | RIR-0615-08 | 1-7/8″ | 2.3 | ||
6" | 1-1/2″ | 370 | 5/8″ | RIR-0615-10 | 1-7/8″ | 2.3 | ||
6" | 1-1/2″ | 370 | 3/4″ | RIR-0615-12 | 1-7/8″ | 2.3 | ||
6" | 2″ | 410 | 1/2″ | RIR-0620-08 | 2-7/16″ | 4.1 | ||
6" | 2″ | 410 | 5/8″ | RIR-0620-10 | 2-7/16″ | 4.1 | ||
6" | 2″ | 410 | 3/4″ | RIR-0620-12 | 2-7/16″ | 4.1 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 3/4″ | RIR-0625-12-YY | 3″ | 7.8 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 1″ | RIR-0625-16-YY | 3″ | 7.8 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 1″ | RIR-0625-16-YY-SI | 3″ | 7.8 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-0625-20-YY | 3″ | 7.8 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 3/4″ | RIR-0625-12 | 3-1/2″ | 10 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 3/4″ | RIR-0625-12 | 3-1/2″ | 10 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 1″ | RIR-0625-16 | 3-1/2″ | 10 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 1″ | RIR-0625-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 10 | ||
6" | 2-1/2″ | 540 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-0625-20 | 3-1/2″ | 10 | ||
6" | 3″ | 680 | 3/4″ | RIR-0630-12 | 3-1/2″ | 11.2 | ||
6" | 3″ | 680 | 1″ | RIR-0630-16 | 3-1/2″ | 11.2 | ||
6" | 3″ | 680 | 1″ | RIR-0630-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 11.2 | ||
6" | 3″ | 680 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-0630-20 | 3-1/2″ | 11.2 | ||
8" | 2″ | 500 | 1/2″ | RIR-0820-08 | 2-7/16″ | 6.3 | ||
8" | 2″ | 500 | 5/8″ | RIR-0820-10 | 2-7/16″ | 6.3 | ||
8" | 2″ | 500 | 3/4″ | RIR-0820-12 | 2-7/16″ | 6.3 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 3/4″ | RIR-0825-12-YY | 3″ | 11.1 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 1″ | RIR-0825-16-YY | 3″ | 11.1 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 1″ | RIR-0825-16-YY-SI | 3″ | 11.1 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-0825-20-YY | 3″ | 11.1 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 3/4″ | RIR-0825-12 | 3-1/2″ | 11.5 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 1″ | RIR-0825-16 | 3-1/2″ | 11.5 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 1″ | RIR-0825-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 11.5 | ||
8" | 2-1/2″ | 670 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-0825-20 | 3-1/2″ | 11.5 | ||
8" | 3″ | 840 | 3/4″ | RIR-0830-12 | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
8" | 3″ | 840 | 1″ | RIR-0830-16 | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
8" | 3″ | 840 | 1″ | RIR-0830-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
8" | 3″ | 840 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-0830-20 | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 3/4″ | RIR-1025-12-YY | 3″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 1″ | RIR-1025-16-YY | 3″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 1″ | RIR-1025-16-YY-SI | 3″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1025-20-YY | 3″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 3/4″ | RIR-1025-12 | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 1″ | RIR-1025-16 | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 1″ | RIR-1025-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
10" | 2-1/2″ | 790 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1025-20 | 3-1/2″ | 13 | ||
10" | 3″ | 1000 | 3/4″ | RIR-1030-12 | 3-1/2″ | 15 | ||
10" | 3″ | 1000 | 1″ | RIR-1030-16 | 3-1/2″ | 15 | ||
10" | 3″ | 1000 | 1″ | RIR-1030-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 15 | ||
10" | 3″ | 1000 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1030-20 | 3-1/2″ | 15 | ||
10" | 4″ | 1400 | 3/4″ | RIR-1040-12 | 4-1/2″ | 30 | ||
10" | 4″ | 1400 | 1″ | RIR-1040-16-SI | 4-1/2″ | 30 | ||
10" | 4″ | 1400 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1040-20 | 4-1/2″ | 30 | ||
10" | 4″ | 1400 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1040-20-SI | 4-1/2″ | 30 | ||
10" | 4″ | 1400 | 1-1/2″ | RIR-1040-24 | 4-1/2″ | 30 | ||
11" | 5″ | 1760 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1150-20 | 5-1/2″ | 42 | ||
12" | 2-1/2″ | 900 | 3/4″ | RIR-1225-12-YY | 3″ | 16 | ||
12" | 2-1/2″ | 900 | 1″ | RIR-1225-16-YY | 3″ | 16 | ||
12" | 2-1/2″ | 900 | 1″ | RIR-1225-16-SI-YY | 3″ | 16 | ||
12" | 2-1/2″ | 900 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1225-20-YY | 3″ | 16 | ||
12" | 3″ | 1140 | 3/4″ | RIR-1230-12 | 3-1/2″ | 21 | ||
12" | 3″ | 1140 | 1″ | RIR-1230-16 | 3-1/2″ | 21 | ||
12" | 3″ | 1140 | 1″ | RIR-1230-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 21 | ||
12" | 3″ | 1140 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1230-20 | 3-1/2″ | 21 | ||
12" | 4″ | 1600 | 1″ | RIR-1240-16-SI | 4-1/2″ | 26 | ||
12" | 4″ | 1600 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1240-20 | 4-1/2″ | 26 | ||
12" | 4″ | 1600 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1240-20-SI | 4-1/2″ | 26 | ||
12" | 4″ | 1600 | 1-1/2″ | RIR-1240-24 | 4-1/2″ | 26 | ||
12" | 5″ | 2050 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1250-20 | 5-1/2″ | 40 | ||
16" | 3″ | 1420 | 3/4″ | RIR-1630-12 | 3-1/2″ | 32 | ||
16" | 3″ | 1420 | 1″ | RIR-1630-16 | 3-1/2″ | 32 | ||
16" | 3″ | 1420 | 1″ | RIR-1630-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 32 | ||
16" | 3″ | 1420 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1630-20 | 3-1/2″ | 32 | ||
18" | 3″ | 1580 | 3/4″ | RIR-1830-12 | 3-1/2″ | 42 | ||
18" | 3″ | 1580 | 1″ | RIR-1830-16 | 3-1/2″ | 42 | ||
18" | 3″ | 1580 | 1″ | RIR-1830-16-SI | 3-1/2″ | 42 | ||
18" | 3″ | 1580 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1830-20 | 3-1/2″ | 42 | ||
18" | 5″ | 2800 | 1-1/4″ | RIR-1850-20 | 5-1/2″ | 50 | ||
18" | 5″ | 2800 | 1-1/2″ | RIR-1850-24 | 5-1/2″ | 50 |
Features of Mold-On Rubber Wheels
We offer a wide range of medium-duty, heavy-duty, and swivel casters that feature our mold-on rubber wheels. They provide several features and benefits compared to other wheel types, including:
- Durable Construction: Our mold-on rubber wheels are permanently bonded to a heavy-duty cast-iron core and fitted with high-strength roller bearings for the greatest performance, durability, and longevity.
- Smooth Operation: Our quality rubber offers smooth operation with minimal user effort and quiet operation for use in nearly any environment, from offices and hospitals to warehouses.
- Load Capacity: Combined with the iron core, our mold-on rubber wheels offer load capacities similar to steel wheels.
- Chemical and Impact Resistance: Our rubber wheels offer high chemical and impact resistance levels for reliable use in some of the harshest industrial settings.
The Versatile Applications of Mold-On Rubber Wheels
Mold-on rubber wheels are ideal for use in any application where a high-strength, long-lasting wheel is required, such as:
- Industrial Uses: Material handling equipment, carts, tool boxes, industrial equipment, towed applications, trash bins, dollies, laundry carts, and more.
- Retail and Commercial Settings: Shopping carts, trash bins, display units, stock carts, sanitation equipment, and more.
- Specialty Applications: Food carts, catering equipment, hotel carts, and more
Customization Options for Mold-On Rubber Wheels
At RWM Casters, we offer dozens of mold-on rubber wheels for virtually any application, plus a full range of customization options to create the ideal wheel for your needs, including:
- Wheel Sizes and Load Capacities: Our wheels are available in diameters of 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, and 18 inches, with widths that range from 1.5 to 5 inches, depending on the diameter and load capacity. Load capacities range from 250 to 2,800 pounds per wheel.
- Material Choices: Our mold-on rubber wheels feature a 70 to 75 Shore A Durometer hardness. We also feature other rubber compounds with varying hardnesses depending on your application, including thermoplastic rubber wheels, elastomeric high-tensile rubber wheels, electrostatic dissipative wheels, hard rubber wheels, soft rubber wheels, and pneumatic rubber wheels.
- Additional Features: Our rubber-wheel casters can be equipped with a variety of options, including brakes, swivel mechanisms, numerous bearing choices, stainless finishes, zinc finishes, powder coat finishes, and more.
The Benefits of Choosing Mold-On Rubber Wheels
When you choose mold-on rubber wheels for your project or application, you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Enhanced Maneuverability: Rubber wheels make it easy to move heavy objects with minimal resistance and improve handling and maneuverability for better load control.
- Reduced Noise Levels: Rubber wheels provide some give so that sound is not transmitted as easily when the load is in motion, reducing noise and disturbances in quiet settings.
- Long-Term Durability: Our high-quality rubber compounds last for an exceptionally long time with minimal maintenance and cleaning.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Rubber wheels provide great value for the money, with low material costs, excellent performance, superior longevity, and long-term savings compared to competing products.
Why Choose RWM Casters?
With over 85 years of industry experience, RWM Casters can help you find the ideal caster and wheel combination for your application. We have been setting industry standards since 1935, and as the originator of the first kingpinless caster, we have a tradition of innovation. Our products are made from the highest-quality materials and are fully customizable to meet your needs.
Call RWM Casters today to request a quote for your custom caster application.
FAQs
What are the key benefits of mold-on rubber wheels?
Mold-on rubber wheels are quiet, non-marring, and extremely durable, with load ratings that often match those of steel wheels.
Can mold-on rubber wheels be customized?
Our mold-on rubber wheels can be customized with different rubber formulations, swivels, brakes, finishes, bearings, and more. Simply call our team, contact us online, or select “Custom Casters” from our website to start customizing your caster.
What are the load capacities of mold-on rubber wheels?
We feature rubber wheels with load capacities of 250, 300, 350, 370, 400, 410, 500, 540, 670, 680, 790, 840, 900, 1,000, 1,140, 1,400, 1,420, 1,500, 1,600, 2,050, and 2,800 pounds, depending on the wheel diameter and width.