Jarvis Casters

Jarvis specializes in the heavy-duty and extra-heavy-duty segment, offering casters with individual load ratings that can reach several thousand pounds per caster. Exact capacities vary by wheel diameter, material, and caster configuration, making proper specification essential for safety and performance.

Jarvis casters are typically specified for applications involving die carts, mold transfer equipment, heavy tooling dollies, industrial trailers, aerospace ground support equipment, steel mill transport, and any material handling scenario where loads exceed the capacity of standard medium-duty casters.

Kingpin casters use a single bolt to connect the swivel raceway, which is adequate for many applications but can become a failure point under extreme loads. Kingpinless designs, which Jarvis offers across their heavy-duty line, eliminate this single point of failure by using a captured raceway system that distributes load more evenly and provides smoother swivel action under heavy weight.

Jarvis focuses on high-capacity wheel materials including forged steel, cast iron, ductile iron, phenolic, nylon, and polyurethane-on-iron. These materials are selected for their ability to handle heavy loads, resist impact damage, and perform in harsh environments including high temperatures and metal debris exposure.

The Jarvis product line is built around robust construction at every level. Thick gauge steel caster frames, heavy-duty kingpin and kingpinless swivel sections, and oversized wheel bearings are standard across their range. Wheel options emphasize durability over aesthetics: forged steel, cast iron, ductile iron, phenolic, and high-capacity polyurethane treads are engineered to withstand impact loading, metal chip debris, and temperature extremes that would destroy lighter-duty alternatives.

For maintenance managers and engineers specifying casters for dies, molds, heavy tooling, transfer carts, and industrial trailers, Jarvis provides the load ratings and structural integrity your application requires. Their casters are designed to be installed once and perform reliably for years, even under daily abuse. Browse our Jarvis selection below, or contact our team to discuss your specific load and environmental requirements.