Medical-grade casters are built for hospital equipment: quiet operation around 45 dB, total-lock (wheel + swivel) for fixed positioning, smooth tread for hard-surface flooring, and materials suited to infection-control routines. They are specified across hospital floors, sterile processing departments, surgical suites, and imaging equipment where patient-safety and infection-control protocols govern equipment selection.
Specifications
| Application | Hospital and patient-handling equipment |
|---|---|
| Noise level | < 45 dB rolling under load |
| Brake type | Total-lock (locks wheel + swivel direction) |
| Materials | Stainless or chrome rig, non-marking polymer tread |
Common Applications
- Hospital beds, gurneys, IV poles, and patient-transport equipment
- Surgical suite tables and instrument carts
- Sterile Processing Department (CSSD) carts and racks
- Imaging equipment carts (CT prep, mobile X-ray, ultrasound)
- Pharmacy carts and medication dispensing equipment
- Lab equipment carts and biohazard transport
When to Choose Medical-Grade Casters
- Equipment is used in a clinical care setting
- Silent operation is required for patient comfort
- Total-lock positioning is required (procedure tables, IV stands)
- Infection control or sterile processing is in scope
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Medical-Grade Casters: Series We Supply
Compare capacity per caster, wheel size and tread options, then open a series to see every configuration and request a quote.
| Series | Capacity per caster | Wheel diameter | Tread options | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson 4 SeriesColson · Heavy-duty industrial workhorse | 300–1,250 lb | 3.25"–8" | Maxim · Phenolic · HydroTech (Flat) · Performa Rubber (Condutive/Flat) · +27 more | 23,136 |
| Colson 2 SeriesColson · Medium-duty industrial general purpose | 125–325 lb | 2.5"–5" | Performa Rubber (Conductive/Flat) · Performa Rubber (Flat) · Polyolefin · Polyurethane HI-TECH · +7 more | 10,017 |
| Colson 4 Series StainlessColson · Heavy-duty stainless for marine and pharma | 300–1,250 lb | 4"–8" | Performa Rubber (Condutive/Flat) · Performa Rubber (Flat/Black) · Performa Rubber (Flat/Grey) · Performa Rubber (Round) · +12 more | 1,365 |
| Shepherd SoftechShepherd · Quiet medical and clean rooms | 75–225 lb | 1.97"–4.92" | Thermoplastic Elastomer | 164 |
| Colson 2 Series StainlessColson · Marine, food, pharma — full stainless | 150–325 lb | 3"–5" | Rubber HI-TECH · Polyolefin · Polyurethane HI-TECH · TPE High-Temp · +4 more | 101 |
| Shepherd GenesisShepherd · Medical equipment institutional | 110–225 lb | 3"–4" | Monotech | 66 |
| Shepherd GRXShepherd · Premium medical/hospital | 110–220 lb | 2.56"–4.92" | Urethane | 56 |
| Shepherd Twin-MedShepherd · Twin-wheel medical equipment | 220–246 lb | 4"–5" | TPR | 20 |
Ranges come from the manufacturer catalog and vary by configuration. Confirm specifications and availability with our team before purchase.
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