Freedom® 48 Casters: High-Performance Solutions for Your Needs

Freedom® 48 Casters: High-Performance Solutions for Your Needs

 

The Freedom 48 is the “go-to” solution when you want a caster that is safe, reliable, and built to last. One of our most popular casters, the ergonomic design facilitates smooth, reliable movement with minimal push-pull force. Further, the near-silent design and rugged construction make the caster ideal for a broad range of industries and applications, including aerospace, automotive, distribution, food service, hospitality, glass & window manufacturing, medical, modular housing, pharmaceutical and laboratory, recreational vehicles, towing, and more.

When you need new casters for your business, contact RWM Casters to place an order.

 

Features

Swivel Section Sealed precision swivel bearing
Capacity Up to 1500 lbs.
Axle 1/2″ diameter
Leg Thickness 1/4” formed steel
Finish Zinc plated to protect against corrosion
Mounting Plate Size 4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1/4″
Bolt Hole Spacing 2-5/8″ x 3-5/8″ slotted to 3″ x 3″
Mounting Bolt Diameter 3/8″

Applications

Dollies Retail
Waste disposal trucks Towline applications
Warehouse trucks Hotel/motel/casino applications
Floor trucks Beer applications
Shop carts Beverage applications
Automotive Vending applications
Assembly lines Medical applications
Kingpin Raceway Diagram
raceway 48 series

Options

BRAKES
ICWB Cam Wheel Brake
MICWB Metal Installable Cam Wheel Brake
WB Side Wheel Brake (roller bearing only)
WWB Wrap-Around Wheel Brake (roller bearing only)
SWIVEL LOCKS
DSL Demountable Swivel Lock – When ordering the Demountable Swivel Lock (DSL), you must also order the Notched Yoke (NY)
DLSL Demountable L-Type Swivel Lock
SL Swivel Lock
SEALS
WS Wheel Seals
GUARDS
FIFG Field Installable Foot Guard
FG Foot Guard
YOKE
NY Notched Yoke
Specifications
Freedom® 48 Casters: High-Performance Solutions for Your Needs
WHEEL DIAMETER WHEEL WIDTH CAPACITY WHEEL TYPE OVERALL HEIGHT STRAIGHT ROLLER BEARING BALL BEARING CELCON BEARING SWIVEL LEAD APPROX WEIGHT
4''2″350Performance TPR5-5/8″48-RPR-0420-S48-RPB-0420-S48-RPC-0420-S1-3/16″8
4''2″350Rubber on Iron5-5/8″48-RIR-0420-S48-RIC-0420-S1-3/16″8
4''2″400Signature5-5/8″48-SWR-0420-S48-SWB-0420-S48-SWC-0420-S1-3/16″5.9
4''2″500Polyolefin5-5/8″48-POR-0420-S48-POB-0420-S48-POC-0420-S1-3/16″7.6
4''2″600Urethane Polypropylene5-5/8″48-UPR-0420-S48-UPB-0420-S48-UPC-0420-S1-3/16″7.3
4''2″700Rubber on Aluminum5-5/8″48-RAB-0420-S-EHT1-3/16″8
4''2″700Solid Urethane5-5/8″48-MUB-0420-S1-3/16″5.9
4''2″700Urethane on Aluminum5-5/8″48-UAR-0420-S48-UAC-0420-S1-3/16″7.5
4''2″700Urethane on Iron5-5/8″48-UIR-0420-S48-UIC-0420-S1-3/16″8
4''2″800Cast Iron5-5/8″48-CIR-0420-S48-CIB-0420-S48-CIC-0420-S1-3/16″10
4''2″800Durastan5-5/8″48-DUR-0420-S48-DUB-0420-S48-DUC-0420-S1-3/16″8
4''2″800High Temp. Nylon5-5/8″48-HNR-0420-S1-3/16″8
4''2″800Pinnacle5-5/8″48-PNR-0420-S48-PNB-0420-S48-PNC-0420-S1-3/16″5.7
4''2″800V-Groove Iron5-5/8″48-VIR-0420-S48-VIC-0420-S1-3/16″10
4''2″1050GT5-5/8″48-GTB-0420-S1-3/16″7
4''2″1500Nylatron HD5-5/8″48-NYB-0420-S1-3/16″7.5
5''2″375Performance TPR6-1/2″48-RPR-0520-S48-RPB-0520-S48-RPC-0520-S1-3/8″9
5''2″400Rubber on Iron6-1/2″48-RIR-0520-S48-RIC-0520-S1-3/8″9
5''2″500Signature6-1/2″48-SWR-0520-S48-SWB-0520-S48-SWC-0520-S1-3/8″6.1
5''2″650Polyolefin6-1/2″48-POR-0520-S48-POB-0520-S48-POC-0520-S1-3/8″8.7
5''2″750Urethane Polypropylene6-1/2″48-UPR-0520-S48-UPB-0520-S48-UPC-0520-S1-3/8″7.3
5''2″800Rubber on Aluminum6-1/2″48-RAB-0520-S-EHT1-3/8″8.6
5''2″800V-Groove Iron6-1/2″48-VIR-0520-S48-VIC-0520-S1-3/8″12
5''2″1000Cast Iron6-1/2″48-CIR-0520-S48-CIB-0520-S48-CIC-0520-S1-3/8″12
5''2″1000Durastan6-1/2″48-DUR-0520-S48-DUB-0520-S48-DUC-0520-S1-3/8″9
5''2″1000High Temp. Nylon6-1/2″48-HNR-0520-S1-3/8″9
5''2″1000Pinnacle6-1/2″48-PNR-0520-S48-PNB-0520-S48-PNC-0520-S1-3/8″5.9
5''2″1000Solid Urethane6-1/2″48-MUB-0520-S1-3/8″6.1
5''2″1050Urethane on Aluminum6-1/2″48-UAR-0520-S48-UAC-0520-S1-3/8″8.5
5''2″1050Urethane on Iron6-1/2″48-UIR-0520-S48-UIC-0520-S1-3/8″9
5''2″1200GT6-1/2″48-GTB-0520-S1-3/8″8
5''2″1500Forged Steel6-1/2″48-FSR-0520-S48-FSC-0520-S1-3/8″12
5''2″1500Nylatron HD6-1/2″48-NYB-0520-S1-3/8″8.5
6"2″410Rubber on Iron7-1/2″48-RIR-0620-S48-RIC-0620-S1-9/16″10
6"2″525Performance TPR7-1/2″48-RPR-0620-S48-RPB-0620-S48-RPC-0620-S1-9/16″10
6"2″600Signature7-1/2″48-SWR-0620-S48-SWB-0620-S48-SWC-0620-S1-9/16″6.8
6"2″700Polyolefin7-1/2″48-POR-0620-S48-POB-0620-S48-POC-0620-S1-9/16″8.7
6"2″820Rubber on Aluminum7-1/2″48-RAB-0620-S-EHT1-9/16″10
6"2″900Urethane Polypropylene7-1/2″48-UPR-0620-S48-UPB-0620-S48-UPC-0620-S1-9/16″7.7
6"2″1000Omega7-1/2″48-UOR-0620-S48-UOB-0620-S1-9/16″12
6"2″1000V-Groove Iron7-1/2″48-VIR-0620-S48-VIC-0620-S1-9/16″13
6"2″1200Cast Iron7-1/2″48-CIR-0620-S48-CIB-0620-S48-CIC-0620-S1-9/16″13
6"2″1200Durastan7-1/2″48-DUR-0620-S48-DUB-0620-S48-DUC-0620-S1-9/16″10
6"2″1200High Temp. Nylon7-1/2″48-HNR-0620-S1-9/16″10
6"2″1200Pinnacle7-1/2″48-PNR-0620-S48-PNB-0620-S48-PNC-0620-S1-9/16″6.5
6"2″1200Solid Urethane7-1/2″48-MUB-0620-S1-9/16″6.8
6"2″1230Torus7-1/2″48-UAB-0621-S1-9/16″11
6"2″1230Urethane on Aluminum7-1/2″48-UAR-0620-S48-UAC-0620-S1-9/16″11
6"2″1230Urethane on Iron7-1/2″48-UIR-0620-S48-UIC-0620-S1-9/16″12
6"2″1500Forged Steel7-1/2″48-FSR-0620-S48-FSC-0620-S1-9/16″13
6"2″1500GT7-1/2″48-GTB-0620-S1-9/16″10
8"2″500Rubber on Iron9-1/2″48-RIR-0820-S48-RIC-0820-S2″11
8"2″600Performance TPR9-1/2″48-RPR-0820-S48-RPB-0820-S48-RPC-0820-S2″11
8"2″700Signature9-1/2″48-SWR-0820-S48-SWB-0820-S48-SWC-0820-S2″7.4
8"2″800Polyolefin9-1/2″48-POR-0820-S48-POB-0820-S48-POC-0820-S2″9.1
8"2″1000Rubber on Aluminum9-1/2″48-RAB-0820-S-EHT2″11
8"2″1000Urethane Polypropylene9-1/2″48-UPR-0820-S48-UPB-0820-S48-UPC-0820-S2″9.1
8"2″1050V-Groove Iron9-1/2″48-VIR-0820-S48-VIC-0820-S2″16
8"2″1200Omega9-1/2″48-UOR-0820-S48-UOB-0820-S2″13
8"2″1400Cast Iron9-1/2″48-CIR-0820-S48-CIB-0820-S48-CIC-0820-S2″16
8"2″1400Durastan9-1/2″48-DUR-0820-S48-DUB-0820-S48-DUC-0820-S2″11
8"2″1400Pinnacle9-1/2″48-PNR-0820-S48-PNB-0820-S48-PNC-0820-S2″7
8"2″1500GT9-1/2″48-GTB-0820-S2″14
8"2″1500Solid Urethane9-1/2″48-MUB-0820-S2″7.4
8"2″1500Torus9-1/2″48-UAB-0821-S2″12.2
8"2″1500Urethane on Aluminum9-1/2″48-UAR-0820-S48-UAC-0820-S2″12
8"2″1500Urethane on Iron9-1/2″48-UIR-0820-S48-UIC-0820-S2″13

Key Features of Freedom 48

The Freedom 48 is one of our most robust and versatile casters. Each caster features a half-inch diameter axle and a leg thickness of quarter-inch formed steel. Further, the mounting plate is 4″ x 4/12″ x 1/4″, which creates an exceptionally stable platform that supports heavy loads under practically all conditions.

Further, customization allows you to create a caster with a load capacity ranging from 300 to 1,500 pounds. Whether you’re transporting equipment, unloading raw materials, or warehousing finished goods, the caster is up to the task. 

Moreover, because we offer a broad selection of wheel compositions, the Freedom 48 can be customized to provide reliable temperature and chemical resistance to moisture and other environmental conditions, cleaning agents, product spills, etc.  

The Versatile Applications of Freedom 48

Our precision design means the Freedom 48 is built for material handling and transport. It can move raw materials and finished goods in factories and warehouses, on assembly lines, shop carts, retail applications, towlines, beverage and vending applications, and more. 

Customization Options for Freedom 48

The Freedom 48 is one of our most customizable caster options. We offer a comprehensive range of options, including:

  • Wheel Types and Materials: Performance TPR, Rubber on Iron, Signature, Polyolefin, Urethane Polypropylene, Rubber on Aluminum, Solid Urethane, Cast Iron, Durastan, High-Temperature Nylon, Pinnacle, V-Groove Iron, GT, Nylatron HD, Forged Steel, Omega, and Torus.
  • Size and Load Variations: The casters offer a 2″ wheel width and can be made using wheels with 4-8″ diameters. This creates a height of 4 4/8″ to 9 1/2″, with capacity ranging from 350 pounds to 1,500 pounds.
  • Additional Features: The casters can be customized with field installable foot guards, notched yokes, wheel seals, swivel locks, swivel locks, demountable swivel locks, cam wheel brakes, side wheel brakes, and wrap-around wheel brakes.

The Benefits of Choosing Freedom 48

There are plenty of reasons we recommend the Freedom 48, and there are many benefits you’ll enjoy when you choose them for your business, including:

  • Enhanced Mobility and Maneuverability: The sealed precision swivel bearing, coupled with the sturdy half-inch diameter axle and mounting plate, creates a solid, stable platform that is highly maneuverable over nearly any surface.
  • Reduced Maintenance Costs: The Freedom 48 does not require lubrication and features a zinc-plated finish to protect against corrosion. This extends the serviceable lifespan and reduces long-term maintenance, repair, and replacement costs.
  • Increased Safety: Each caster is built to the highest quality standards. Further, each can be customized with various wheels, brakes, guards, etc., to establish superior performance and safety within your specific conditions.

Contact Us for More Information

As the originator of the Kingpinless Caster, you can rely on our team to deliver products engineered to outperform the competition. Our American-made products are manufactured to the highest quality standards, and we proudly provide innovative solutions at competitive prices that give your business an edge.

Contact RWM Casters to learn more about the Freedom 48 Series and to place an order with our sales team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the load capacity of the Freedom 48 casters?

The Freedom 48 can support loads of up to 1,500 pounds, making it suitable for use on dollies, waste disposal trucks, floor trucks, assembly lines, towlines, medical and vending applications, and more. 

Can Freedom 48 casters be customized for specific needs?

The Freedom 48 is fully customizable. We offer a broad selection of bearings, wheel types, brakes, swivel locks, seals, guards, and yokes. To request customization, fill out the form and contact our sales team with your specifications and to learn more about available options.

What are the maintenance requirements for Freedom 48 casters?

The Freedom 48 is a maintenance-free caster, which means it does not have grease fittings, so you won’t need to lubricate it. However, you will need to clean it regularly and inspect it monthly to ensure all components are in good condition, secure, and moving freely.

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