V Groove Caster Wheels

V-groove caster wheels are designed to guide equipment by rolling on inverted angle iron track. Elevated track minimizes problems caused by floor debris. The relief groove at the base of the "V" equalizes the load on each face of the angle. Forged Steel V-groove caster wheels minimize wear of the V-groove sides and are best for frequent operation. When not operating on track, the considerable wheel tread on each side of the V-groove allows for use on smooth floors. It is important that if more than one track is used they are parallel, straight and level. Otherwise V-groove wheels may bind or run up over the track. Tolerance should be within plus or minus 1/64" every 20 feet. Joints between pieces of track should be smooth and well reinforced. V-groove caster wheels are standard with straight roller bearings, which allow only 1/16" total end play (side to side movement). It is desirable when loads are great to use tapered bearings, which have thrust as well as radial capacity. The proper adjustment of tapered bearings prohibits end play.

Compression must be applied to properly seat tapered bearings. This is achieved by tightening down against a bearing spacer on each side of the wheel to a maximum looseness of .010. Since tapered bearings prohibit end play, their use requires parallel track. Unless the layout is nearly perfect, it is best to use a single angle iron track for V-groove caster wheels parallel to an elevated flat bed for wheels without a V-groove.

Solid Stainless wheels are standard with Stainless Roller Bearings and Spanner Bushings.

V-Groove Gray Iron Wheels perform well only if they are not exposed to any kind of abuse. Abuse includes things like shock loads, impact, poor floors or floor obstructions, overload, and use with mechanically powered equipment. We recommend only Ductile, Forged, or Machined Steel wheels for applications which may involve any kind of abuse. Call us first for a written recommendation before selecting any V-Groove Gray Iron wheel.

8" x 4" Forged Steel V-Groove Wheel	6" x 3" Ductile Steel V-Groove Wheel	6" x 3" Ductile Steel V-Groove Wheel	6" x 2" Machined Steel V-Groove Wheel
6" x 2" Gray Iron V-Groove Wheel	4" x 2" Solid All Stainless Steel V-Groove Wheel	4" x 2" Solid Glass Filled Nylon V-Groove Wheel

We do NOT include mounting Hardware.
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WHEELS ONLY

Wheel
Diam.

Tread
Width

Wheel
Material

Hub
Length

Width
of
Groove

Depth
of
Groove

Max
Cap.
Lbs.

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For Price and to Order

Bearing
I.D. / Type

I.D.
with
Spanner

Approx.
Wt.

Wheel ONLY Part Number

Gray Iron

2 7/16"

7/8"

7/16"

500

VL4x2

3/4" Roller

1/2"

3 3/4

Ductile Steel

2 7/16"

7/8"

7/16"

1500

VS4x2

All Stainless

7/8"

7/16"

1500

SSVG4x2

Machined Steel

7/8"

7/16"

2000

VMS4x2PS

1/2" P. Ball

N/A

Glass Filled Nylon

2 1/2"

7/8"

7/16"

500

VN4x2PS

1/2" P. Ball

N/A

1 1/2

Gray Iron

2 7/16"

7/8"

7/16"

500

VL6x2

3/4" Roller

1/2"

Ductile Steel

2 7/16"

7/8"

7/16"

1500

VS6x2

All Stainless

7/8"

7/16"

1500

SSVG6x2

Machined Steel

7/8"

7/16"

3000

VMS6x2PS

1/2" P. Ball

1/2"

2 1/2"

Ductile Steel

2 3/4"

7/8"

7/16"

3500

VS6x2.50N

1" Roller

3/4"

Gray Iron

3 1/4"

7/8"

7/16"

1000

VL6x3

1" Roller

3/4"

Ductile Steel

3 1/4"

7/8"

7/16"

5000

VS6x3

Ductile Steel

3 1/2"

7/8"

7/16"

7000

VS6x3T.75T

3/4" Tapered

N/A

Ductile Steel

3 1/2"

1 3/8"

11/16"

7000

VS6x3W.75T

Ductile Steel

3 1/2"

7/8"

7/16"

8000

VS6x3T-1T

1" Tapered

Ductile Steel

3 1/2"

1 3/8"

11/16"

8000

VS6x3W-1T

Ductile Steel

3 1/4"

7/8"

7/16"

5000

VS8x3

1" Roller

3/4"

Forged Steel

4 1/2"

1 3/4"

11/16"

15,000

VF8x4-1.25T

1 1/4" Tapered

N/A

Typical Installation Dimensions

Angle Iron Thickness	Groove Width
	1 3/4"	1 3/8"	7/8"
	A	B	C
3/8"	23/32"	29/32"	1 5/32"
1/4"	21/32"	27/32"	1 3/32"
D - Plate Thickness = 1/2"

Angle Iron Thickness	Groove Width
	1 3/4"	1 3/8"	7/8"
	A	B	C
3/8"	3/8"	9/16"	13/16"
1/4"	5/16"	1/2"	3/4"
1/8"	1/4"	7/16"	11/16"
D - Plate Thickness = 3/8"
Not Recommended

"VL" indicate Gray Iron V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"VF" indicate Forged Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"VS" indicates Ductile Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"APV" indicates All Polyurethane V-Groove Caster Wheels.
"SSVG" indicates All Stainless Steel V-Groove Caster Wheels.

You should never select on the basis of load capacity alone. Capacity ratings do not take into account the effort required to manually move a load. Capacity ratings are based on manual operation under ideal conditions. If these wheels are going to be moved by mechanically powered equipment, consult us for a reduced capacity rating based on your application.

Photos & graphics are for informational purposes only. Actual product may vary slightly from those shown. Wheel colors may vary unless specified. If wheel color is important, please contact us for current inventory.