Pneumatic Series Casters
Pneumatic Casters & Caster Wheels
RWM manufactures heavy-duty pneumatic casters designed to provide a cushioned ride, reliable traction, and smooth material handling across uneven or challenging surfaces. Available in air-filled and foam-filled configurations, our pneumatic caster wheels can be customized for a wide range of industrial applications.
What Are Pneumatic Casters?
Pneumatic casters use rubber, air-filled or foam-filled tires to absorb shock and create a cushioned ride. As the load presses down on the pneumatic caster wheel, the tire helps absorb vibration while maintaining reliable traction. This makes pneumatic casters especially useful for transporting equipment and materials across rough, uneven, wet, or outdoor surfaces.
What Applications Are Best Suited for Pneumatic Casters?
Pneumatic casters are designed for applications that require a cushioned ride over smooth surfaces, uneven floors, wet terrain, or outdoor environments where mud, gravel, or grass are present. The shock-absorbing properties of pneumatic casters provide a smooth ride that protects the load, making them ideal for carts and trucks transporting sensitive materials such as components, glass, ceramics, electronics, chemicals, sound and lighting equipment, cameras, and more.
The protection and traction offered by pneumatic caster wheels make them well suited for aerospace applications, marine applications, hospitality and special events, film production, disaster response, and other environments where equipment must move safely across challenging surfaces.
Benefits of Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Casters
Heavy-duty pneumatic casters offer excellent shock absorption, helping protect sensitive cargo and equipment from vibration and impact during transport. Their large pneumatic tires also provide dependable traction over wet surfaces, grass, gravel, mud, debris, and other challenging terrain.
Smooth, efficient, and quiet in operation, pneumatic caster wheels can make equipment easier to maneuver while maintaining control over carts and trucks. This can reduce operator strain while improving safety and material-handling efficiency.
Are Pneumatic Casters Customizable?
There are many ways to customize pneumatic casters. They can be air-filled or foam-filled and can be equipped with a wide range of hardened raceways, ball bearings, plating, lubrication fittings, yokes, and finishes. At RWM Casters, we offer a broad range of pneumatic casters and can help you create the configuration best suited for your intended application.
Applications that require replacement or standalone tire options can also explore RWM’s pneumatic wheels.
Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Caster Series
We manufacture a comprehensive range of pneumatic casters suitable for an extensive list of industries and potential applications. Our products proudly carry the “Made in the USA” label and maintain high quality standards designed to support the safety, performance, and long-term durability of our casters and wheels.
Our customizable pneumatic caster series include:
46 Series
46 Series casters feature a cold-formed top plate, notched yoke, and button. These components are heat-treated and zinc-plated to help prevent brinelling, improve swivel action, reduce corrosion, and increase service life. The load and thrust bearings are hardened and ground to facilitate smooth rotation on hardened raceways. The swivel sections on the 46 Series are equipped with a lubrication fitting for easy field maintenance.
65 Series
65 Series casters feature RWM’s patented Kingpinless™ single ball bearing precision-machined raceway that is hardened to a minimum of 53 Rockwell C. The swivel section features a 2 3/8-inch diameter raceway with 3/8-inch ball bearings. Notched yokes are standard, and the 65 Series casters are zinc-plated to help protect against corrosion.
76 Series
76 Series casters feature RWM’s patented Kingpinless™ single ball bearing precision-machined raceway that is hardened to a minimum of 53 Rockwell C. The caster has notched yokes with a Laguna blue powder coat finish, and the swivel section features a 3-inch diameter raceway with 0.5-inch ball bearings. The 76 Series incorporates lubrication fittings for both swivel bearings and wheel bearings.
95 Series
95 Series casters incorporate RWM’s patented Kingpinless™ technology and feature a 4.5-inch diameter sealed raceway with 0.75-inch diameter carbon steel balls within a precision-machined raceway that is hardened to a minimum of 53 Rockwell C. The caster is protected with a Laguna blue powder coat finish.
125 Series
125 Series casters feature RWM’s patented Kingpinless™ single ball bearing precision-machined 7-inch raceway and 0.75-inch diameter ball bearings. The raceway is hardened to a minimum of 53 Rockwell C, and the caster is protected with a Laguna blue powder coat finish.
Choose RWM for Pneumatic Casters
Since 1935, the teams at RWM have proudly served industries throughout the country. When you need durable pneumatic casters and caster wheels that deliver reliable performance and long-term durability, you can rely on our team for high-quality material-handling solutions.
When you choose our American-made products, you receive competitive pricing, strong lead times, durable products, and the quality you expect from the originator and recognized market leader of Kingpinless casters.
Fill out a contact form to discuss your pneumatic caster needs with our team or request a quote today.
Applications
| Other applications for pneumatic casters may include luggage carts, platform trucks, material handling carts, warehouse and factory applications, job site toolboxes, security cages, stock carts, shelf trucks, mobile storage racks, etc. |
| CWB | Cam Wheel Brake |
| FCWB | Face Contact Wheel Brake |
| PCWB | Poly Cam Wheel Brake |
| DSL | Demountable Swivel Lock (Must also order Notched Yoke (NY) |
| HDSL | Heavy Duty Demountable Swivel Lock |
| LSL | L-Type Swivel Lock |
| SL | Swivel Lock |
| FG | Foot Guard |
| NY | Notched Yoke |
| SR | Sealed Raceway |
| ZP | Zinc Plated |
| Prefix/ Top Plate Number | Mounting Plate | Bolt Hole Spacing | Bolt Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 & 65 series | |||||||||
| 41RT/41ST | 4” x 5” | 2-5/8” x 3-5/8” slotted to 3” x 4” | 3/8” | ||||||
| 42ST | 4-1/2” x 6-1/2” | 2-7/16” x 4-15/16” slotted to 3-3/8” x 5-1/4” | 1/2” | ||||||
| 43ST | 5” x 5-1/2” | 4-1/8” x 4-1/2” | 3/8” | ||||||
| 76 series | |||||||||
| 90ST/90RT | 6” x 7” | 4-5/8” x 5-1/2” slotted to 4-3/8” x 5-5/8” | 1/2” | ||||||
| 95ST* 95RT | 6” x 7-1/2” | 4-1/2” x 6” slotted to 4-1/8” x 6-1/8” | 1/2” | ||||||
| 75ST** | 4-1/2” x 6-1/2” | 2-7/16” x 4-15/16” slotted to 3-3/8” x 5-1/4” | 1/2” | ||||||
| 125 series | |||||||||
| LLST/LLRT | 8-1/2” x 11” | 7” x 9-3/4” | 5/8” | ||||||
| WHEEL DIAMETER | WHEEL WIDTH | CAPACITY | WHEEL TYPE | OVERALL HEIGHT | STRAIGHT ROLLER BEARING | BALL BEARING | TAPERED BEARING | SWIVEL LEAD | APPROX WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" | 2.8/4" | 300 | FN Pneumatic | 11" | 65-FNR-0828-S | 65-FNB-0828-S | 13 | ||
| 8" | 2.8/4" | 300 | FN Pneumatic | 11" | 46-FNR-0828-S | 46-FNB-0828-S | 2-5/8" | 9.5 | |
| 8" | 2.8/4" | 600 | FN Pneumatic | 11" | 2-65-FNR-0828-S | 2-65-FNB-0828-S | 20 | ||
| 10" | 4.1/4" | 480 | FN Pneumatic | 13" | 46-FNR-1041-S | 46-FNB-1041-S | 3-1/4" | 11 | |
| 10" | 4.1/4" | 480 | FN Pneumatic | 13" | 65-FNR-1041-S | 65-FNB-1041-S | 65-FNT-1041-S | 14.5 | |
| 10" | 4.1/4" | 960 | FN Pneumatic | 13" | 2-65-FNR-1041-S | 2-65-FNB-1041-S | 2-65-FNT-1041-S | 22 | |
| 12" | 4.1/6" | 500 | FN Pneumatic | 15-1/2'' | 46-FNR-1241-S | 46-FNB-1241-S | 3-1/2" | 14.5 | |
| 12" | 4.1/6" | 500 | FN Pneumatic | 15-1/2'' | 65-FNR-1241-S | 65-FNB-1241-S | 65-FNT-1241-S | 15 | |
| 12" | 4.1/6" | 1000 | FN Pneumatic | 15-1/2'' | 2-76-FNR-1241-S | 2-76-FNB-1241-S | 2-76-FNT-1241-S | 35 | |
| 14" | 5.3/6" | 870 | FN Pneumatic | 17-3/4" | 76-FNR-1448-S | 76-FNB-1448-S | 76-FNT-1448-S | 4-1/2" | 28 |
| 14" | 5.3/6" | 1740 | FN Pneumatic | 17-3/4" | 2-76-FNR-1448-S | 2-76-FNB-1448-S | 2-76-FNT-1448-S | 41 | |
| 16" | 4.8/8" | 1000 | FN Pneumatic | 19-1/8" | 76-FNR-1648-S | 76-FNT-1648-S | 4-1/2" | 35 | |
| 16" | 4.8/8" | 1230 | FN Pneumatic | 19-1/8" | 95-FNT-1648-S*** | 4" | 45 | ||
| 16" | 4.8/8" | 2000 | FN Pneumatic | 19-1/8" | 2-76-FNR-1648-S | 2-76-FNT-1648-S | 4-1/2" | 53 | |
| 16" | 4.8/8" | 2460 | FN Pneumatic | 19-1/8" | 95-FNT-1648-S*** | 4" | 45 | ||
| 18" | 5.7/8″ | 1170 | FN Pneumatic | 21-1/4" | 76-FNR-1857-S | 76-FNT-1857-S | 5" | 40 | |
| 18" | 5.7/8″ | 2340 | FN Pneumatic | 21-1/4" | 2-76-FNR-1857-S | 2-76-FNT-1857-S | 60 | ||
| 18" | 5.7/8″ | 1560 | FN Pneumatic | 21-1/2" | 95-FNR-1857-S*** | 95-FNT-1857-S*** | 4-1/2" | 55 | |
| 18" | 5.7/8″ | 3120 | FN Pneumatic | 21-1/2" | 2-95-FNR-1857-S*** | 2-95-FNT-1857-S | 82 | ||
| 21" | 6.9/9" | 2420 | FN Pneumatic | 24-1/4" | 125-FNT-2169-S**** | 5" | 84.5 | ||
| 21" | 6.9/9" | 4840 | FN Pneumatic | 24-1/4" | 2-125-FNT-2169-S**** | 130 | |||
| 23" | 6.5/10" | 2775 | FN Pneumatic | 26-1/4" | 125-FNT-2365-S**** | 5" | 87 | ||
| 23" | 6.5/10" | 5550 | FN Pneumatic | 26-1/4" | 2-125-FNT-2365-S**** | 135 | |||
| 25" | 7.5/10" | 3630 | FN Pneumatic | 28-3/4" | 125-FNT-2575-S**** | 5" | 90.5 | ||
| 25" | 7.5/10" | 7260 | FN Pneumatic | 28-3/4" | 125-FNT-2575-S**** | 140 |
To order a rigid caster, change the “S” to “R” in the model number. For example: “76-FNR-1857-R”.
To order rig only, omit the three letters. For example: “76-1857-S”.
The dimensions shown are nominal. If precise dimensions are required, consult your RWM representative. For an approximate weight of our rigid casters, deduct 9.6 lbs per item.
* Height may vary
*** 6 ply
**** 10 ply
4 ply is standard. Maintain proper air pressure for best results.
Capacity rating is for manual operation.
For capacities of power moved loads, larger diameter or higher capacity heavy-duty wheels, please consult the factory.
Pneumatic Series Casters
Benefits of Pneumatic Casters
Do a longer wheel life, reduced maintenance, and enhanced shock absorbency sound like something your business could use? If it does, then pneumatic casters are the ideal solution. The foam or air-filled tires of pneumatic casters provide a cushioned ride well suited for industrial applications. They are ideal for use on pavement and on uneven/damaged flooring. They also won’t damage tiles, linoleum, concrete, or other surfaces.
Pneumatic casters will roll over debris and other obstacles with ease. They will help protect your carts and cargo from damage, and they will extend the operational life span of your wheels. Further, the design of pneumatic casters reduces wear and tear, which in turn reduces required maintenance, making these casters a convenient option.
At RWM, our pneumatic casters are designed to deliver superior load cushioning performance. They can be affixed to dollies, maintenance equipment, carts, machinery, and more. This makes them a versatile option that can be used for production, material handling, product distribution, and more. And the additional friction created by the inflated wheel improves ground contact, which increases traction and reduces the possibility of loads tipping and toppling over as the wheel moves across flooring, loading docks, parking lots, etc.
Choose RWM for Pneumatic Casters You Can Trust!
Our pneumatic casters are specifically designed to handle the toughest tasks. Each caster can be used in warehouses, factories, and more. We have designed and engineered each of our casters to deliver superior performance and reliability, whether the caster is underneath a toolbox, on a mobile storage rack, or moving shelf trucks too and fro. When you want quality you can depend on, you can rest easy knowing you have RWM’s pneumatic casters moving your business forward!
Contact RWM to learn more about the pneumatic casters we manufacture!