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One of the oldest names in the caster industry, Colson delivers a versatile product lineup spanning light-duty furniture casters to heavy industrial solutions.

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Industry Heritage Since 1885

Colson is one of the foundational names in the caster industry, with roots stretching back to 1885. As a flagship brand within the Colson Group — a parent organization that encompasses multiple well-known caster and wheel manufacturers — Colson brings unmatched breadth of product engineering and manufacturing resources to every application. When you specify Colson, you are selecting from a lineage of mobility solutions that has shaped how the industry thinks about caster design.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colson Casters

The Colson Group is one of the largest caster and wheel organizations in the world, serving as the parent company for multiple caster brands. Colson is the flagship brand within the group, benefiting from shared R&D, manufacturing capabilities, and global distribution infrastructure.

Colson casters serve an exceptionally wide range of applications, from light-duty hospital beds and institutional furniture through medium-duty commercial carts and shelving to heavy-duty industrial material handling. Their broad product catalog makes them suitable for healthcare, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, and distribution environments.

Yes. Colson provides multiple brake and lock options across their product lines, including side-mount brakes, top-lock brakes, total-lock casters that immobilize both the wheel and swivel, and directional locks. The availability of brake types varies by caster series and load rating.

Colson offers one of the widest wheel material selections in the industry, including soft rubber, hard rubber, polyurethane (multiple durometers), nylon, phenolic, polypropylene, cast iron, and forged steel. Many materials are available in non-marking formulations for floor-sensitive environments.

Colson Casters: An Industry Pioneer Delivering Versatile Mobility Solutions Since 1885

The Colson product line stands out for its versatility. Rather than specializing in a single niche, Colson offers a comprehensive range covering light-duty institutional casters, medium-duty commercial equipment, and heavy-duty industrial transport. Their wheel options include polyurethane, rubber, nylon, phenolic, cast iron, and proprietary compounds, each available across a range of caster frames, swivel configurations, and brake types. This breadth means a single brand can often fulfill multiple specifications across an entire facility.

For buyers managing large-scale caster programs — whether you are outfitting a hospital, stocking a maintenance crib, or specifying OEM components — Colson provides the product depth and supply chain reliability that simplifies procurement. Browse our available Colson casters below, or contact us for volume pricing and application recommendations.

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