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DOUGLAS EQUIPMENT Miami · Since 1955

Caster Category

Specialty Casters

Ball transfers, rug runners, fixture, ladder, and low-profile casters

In Stock — Miami Warehouse Same-Day Will-Call ANSI MH28.3 Compliant

Hard-to-find casters that general catalogs skip — and that we have stocked in Miami for decades. In stock today: Rug Runner stem casters for bed frames, gravity-lock casters for warehouse rolling safety ladders, carbon-steel ball transfers, and the European Extrathane low-profile caster (220 lbs at just 2" overall height). Special-order specialties include die-cast aluminum leveling casters, glass-cutting table casters, spring-loaded door casters, concealed side-mount casters, and dual-wheel low-height casters for electronics. We also supply black oxide fixture casters for Bobby Brown retail fixtures.

Specifications

Specialty Casters — Quick Reference
Ball transfers 1" steel or nylon ball; 1-1/2" steel ball (in stock); stainless and threaded-mount as special order
Rug Runner 2" × 13/16" faux-woodgrain wheel, yellow zinc, 3/8" × 1-7/16" grooved stem, brake option
Extrathane low-profile 220 lb capacity at 52mm (~2") overall height — capacity typical of casters 2.5× its size
Dual-wheel low-height 2" twin wheels, 250–400 lbs, bright zinc — computers and electronic equipment
Fixture casters (Bobby Brown) D472 series black oxide swivel, semicircular notch plate, 75 lb capacity
Lead time Stock items same-day in Miami; limited-stock items 10 days–2 weeks; factory orders ~1–2 weeks

Common Applications

  • Bed frames and furniture (Rug Runner stem casters with socket)
  • Warehouse rolling safety ladders (gravity-lock ladder casters)
  • Air-cargo transfer tables ball-up; light furniture ball-down (ball transfers)
  • Computers and electronic equipment (dual-wheel low-height, carpet-safe)
  • Retail store fixtures, including Bobby Brown fixtures (black oxide D472 series)
  • Machinery leveling and positioning (die-cast aluminum leveling casters)
  • Glass-industry sheet handling fields (glass-cutting table casters, RH/LH biased)

When to Choose Specialty Casters

  • You are replacing an OEM or fixture caster with a non-standard mount or notch plate
  • Overall height is critically constrained (under 3" — Extrathane, dual-wheel, ball transfers)
  • The load must move omnidirectionally (ball transfers, not swivel casters)
  • Furniture or fixtures need stem-and-socket casters rather than plate mounts
  • A legacy caster on bed frames, ladders, or store fixtures needs an exact-fit replacement

Product Photos

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Dual-wheel low overall height casterCarbon steel ball transfersRug Runner stem caster for bed framesExtrathane high-capacity low-profile caster

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you stock fixture casters for Bobby Brown retail fixtures?
Yes — black oxide swivel casters with the semicircular notch plate for Bobby Brown fixtures, in two sizes. D472-1/2JSBO: 2-1/2" × 3/4" black tapered cushion rubber wheel, 1-3/16" × 2" top plate, 9/16" × 1-1/2" bolt centers, 3-1/32" overall height, 75 lb capacity. D472JSBO: 2" × 3/4" black cushion rubber wheel, same plate and bolt pattern, 2-5/8" overall height, 75 lb capacity. Call with your fixture count and we confirm availability.
Which specialty casters are in stock in Miami?
Rug Runner stem casters, gravity-lock ladder casters, carbon-steel ball transfers (1" and 1-1/2"), and the Extrathane low-profile caster are stocked in Miami. Dual-wheel low-height casters run limited quantities (otherwise 10 days–2 weeks). Die-cast aluminum leveling, glass-cutting table, spring-loaded door, and concealed side-mount casters are factory orders — typically 1–2 weeks. Tell us your application and we confirm current availability same day.
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