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Deep StockMedical & Healthcare Casters
Hospital beds, surgical equipment, MRI-safe. Specified, stocked, and shipped from Miami since 1955. 9 purpose-built caster series, 35,026 SKU configurations available.
9
Recommended series
35,026
SKU configurations
2 hr
Quote turnaround
70+
Years specifying
Recommended Series · By Application
9 Caster Series for Medical & Healthcare
Each series solves a different combination of load, environment, and mounting requirements. Start with the recommended series, or call us if your spec sits between categories.
COLSON 2 SERIES
Medium-duty industrial general purpose
The Colson 2 Series is the most versatile caster line in the Colson catalog. With over 10,000 SKU configurations, the 2 Series serves medium-duty industrial applications across foo…
Capacity
1–325 lbs
Wheel ⌀
2.5″–5.8″
COLSON 4 SERIES
Heavy-duty industrial workhorse
The most popular heavy-duty industrial caster in North America. Over 23,000 SKU configurations across capacities from 250 to 1,400 lbs per caster. The 4 Series is specified on aero…
Capacity
1–1,250 lbs
Wheel ⌀
3.25″–8″
COLSON 2 SERIES STAINLESS
Marine, food, pharma — full stainless
Full stainless-steel construction — rig, swivel, fasteners, and washers. Designed for environments where corrosion resistance is non-negotiable: marine, food processing, pharmaceut…
Capacity
5–325 lbs
Wheel ⌀
3″–5.8″
COLSON 4 SERIES STAINLESS
Heavy-duty stainless for marine and pharma
The 4 Series rig in full stainless-steel construction. Combines heavy-duty load ratings with total corrosion resistance — the spec for offshore platforms, pharmaceutical manufactur…
Capacity
5–1,250 lbs
Wheel ⌀
4″–8″
SHEPHERD GENESIS
Medical equipment institutional
Genesis — designed for medical equipment carts and institutional applications requiring quiet, smooth operation and easy cleanability.
Capacity
5–225 lbs
Wheel ⌀
3″–5.8″
SHEPHERD NYLON
Chemical-resistant institutional
Nylon series — chemical-resistant nylon wheel ideal for laboratory and institutional environments.
Capacity
5–325 lbs
Wheel ⌀
3″–6″
SHEPHERD SOFTECH
Quiet medical and clean rooms
Softech — engineered for ultra-quiet operation in medical and clean-room environments.
Capacity
5–225 lbs
Wheel ⌀
5″–125″
SHEPHERD TWIN-MED
Twin-wheel medical equipment
Twin-Med — dual-wheel medical caster for hospital beds, dialysis chairs, and IV stands. Improved load distribution and easier swiveling under load.
Capacity
5–246 lbs
Wheel ⌀
4″–5″
SHEPHERD GRX
Premium medical/hospital
GRX — premium medical caster designed for the most demanding hospital equipment applications.
Capacity
5–220 lbs
Wheel ⌀
5″–125″
Featured · Medical & Healthcare
Sample SKUs From Top Series
| Part # | Series | Capacity | Wheel ⌀ | Tread | View Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | COLSON 2 SERIES | 1 lbs | 5.8″ | A10 | Open → |
| 2.03351.52 MTG2 FSI | COLSON 2 SERIES | 200 lbs | 3″ | Polyolefin | Open → |
| 2.03254.565 MTG14 BRK1 | COLSON 2 SERIES | 210 lbs | 3.5″ | Performa Rubber (Round) | Open → |
| A10 | COLSON 4 SERIES | 1 lbs | 5.8″ | A10 | Open → |
| 4.04108.455.2 | COLSON 4 SERIES | 400 lbs | 4″ | Performa Rubber (Flat/Black) | Open → |
| 4.06109.641.7 MTG2 BRK2 | COLSON 4 SERIES | 450 lbs | 6″ | Moldon Rubber (Cast Iron Core) | Open → |
| A10 | COLSON 2 SERIES STAINLESS | 5 lbs | 5.8″ | A10 | Open → |
| 2.33456.944 | COLSON 2 SERIES STAINLESS | 200 lbs | 3″ | Polyurethane HI-TECH | Open → |
| 2.03408.564 | COLSON 2 SERIES STAINLESS | 210 lbs | 3.5″ | Performa Rubber (Round) | Open → |
Medical & Healthcare Application?
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