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In extreme industrial environments such as aerospace manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, and heavy metal fabrication, standard casters simply cannot withstand massive payloads of several tons. They are prone to frame deformation, bearing failure, or damaging expensive factory floors. The failure of mobility components not only causes production downtime but can also lead to severe workplace safety incidents.

To solve the engineering challenges of "extreme load capacity" and "safe stationary locking," Hickwall provides a premier series of extra heavy-duty caster solutions. Our entire product line incorporates high-precision mechanical machining. From high-strength forged kingpinless rigs and patented integrated solid axles to specially formulated polyurethane (PU) treads with exceptional grip and tear resistance, we ensure your equipment maintains outstanding rolling smoothness even under continuous high-frequency operation and extreme compressive forces.

Whether your equipment must handle multi-ton extreme weights, is restricted by narrow ground clearance, or requires ultimate floor protection, explore our technical specification guide below to equip your heavy-duty platforms with the most reliable mobility core.


Heavy-Duty Casters

Series HD - Cap. to 1,764 lbs.

#HD-Swivel showing Cast Iron Hub w/ PU Tread wheel

A heavy-duty mobility solution engineered for high-capacity equipment and industrial automation systems. This series features an industrial-grade anti-rust coating to endure harsh, long-term industrial environments. At its core is a composite wheel combining a polyurethane (PU) tread with a cast iron hub. Paired with a precision double ball bearing structure, it ensures not only smooth rolling and low towing resistance but also delivers superior wear resistance and noise reduction. It is the ideal choice for industrial system racks, precision testing instruments, and various automated equipment.

Applications: Various high-capacity equipment, industrial system racks, automation machinery, precision testing instruments, and heavy-duty mobile platforms. Provides a reliable mobility solution for extreme loads.

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Low Profile Extra Heavy-Duty Casters

Series GF - Cap. to 2,866 lbs.

#GF-Swivel showing Low Profile design

Tailor-made for heavy automated machinery with strictly limited height clearances. The greatest engineering highlight of Series GF is its patented "integrated bushing and solid axle" structure, which completely eliminates operational tolerances and prevents axle failure from long-term vibration and heavy pressure. Combined with a high-strength forged steel top plate and dual ball race hardened bearings, it firmly supports an extreme load capacity of up to 2,866 lbs at an incredibly low mounting height. It is especially suitable for heavy equipment in semiconductor and panel plants, as well as AGV/AMR mobile robots.

Applications: Heavy machinery in semiconductor and display panel manufacturing facilities, AGV/AMR mobile robots, and heavy-duty automated production lines.

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Floor Protection Extra Heavy-Duty Casters

Series GHP - Cap. to 1,984 lbs.

#GHP-Swivel w/ Total Lock Brake & PU wheel

Establishing the industry's highest specification standards through "safety reinforcement" and "total lock technology." Series GHP utilizes an integrated pressed steel frame, completely eliminating the hidden dangers of cracks and rust common in traditional welds. Its revolutionary steel top-tightening total lock brake securely locks both the swivel raceway and the wheel with a single step. Coupled with an internal zero-clearance dual ball race structure, it ensures unparalleled stationary stability even under long-term maximum payload pressure. It is the ultimate safety choice for cleanrooms and large automated production lines.

Applications: Semiconductor and high-tech cleanrooms, large-scale automated production lines, AGV/AMR mobile robots, and heavy industrial equipment requiring uncompromising stationary locking security.

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Extra Heavy-Duty Casters

Series GXT - Cap. to 5,952 lbs.

#GXT-Swivel showing Hand Brake & Solid wheel

Top-tier heavy-duty casters designed for "ultra-high tonnage, highly precision" equipment in semiconductor, aerospace, and power plant applications. Disrupting traditional separated structures, Series GXT adopts a patented integrated solid axle to fundamentally prevent metal fatigue and fracture. To solve displacement sliding caused by minute clearances, this series is equipped with a high-stopping-power hand-operated precision brake, ensuring absolute safe locking. For leveling requirements, it can also be paired with the specialized GXT-ASS leveling stem to flexibly adjust machine leveling while maintaining extreme load capacities.

Applications: Designed for "ultra-high tonnage and high-precision" equipment across the semiconductor, aerospace, power generation, and shipbuilding industries.

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Low Profile Twin Wheel Casters

Series GXTT - Cap. to 5,071 lbs.

#GXTT-Swivel showing Twin PU wheels w/ Hand Brake

Perfectly resolving the compact design requirements of modern heavy equipment that demands "low height but extreme load capacity." Through a low center-of-gravity twin-wheel configuration, Series GXTT steadily supports massive total weights under low-profile constraints. Breaking the technical limitation of low-profile casters only using hard nylon, this series offers a premium polyurethane (PU) wheel option, delivering outstanding floor protection during extreme heavy loads. Equipped with a manual knob-style precision brake designed for micro-control, it completely eliminates the risk of vibration-induced loosening.

Applications: Height-restricted high-capacity semiconductor and precision technology equipment, compact machinery in automated production lines, and heavy-duty material handling carts requiring premium floor protection.

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Dual Wheel Extra Heavy-Duty Casters

Series GXTD - Cap. to 17,637 lbs.

#GXTD-Swivel showing Wide Tread Dual Wheels

Dispersing stress through a robust "Dual Wheel" structure to firmly support staggering extreme weights. Series GXTD not only doubles the single-point load limit but also significantly reduces the turning radius, optimizing swivel smoothness during heavy towing. Its rig is extremely robust and incorporates high-precision mechanical machining, equipped with top-tier precision bearings matched to different load classes. Its patented internal reinforced structure fundamentally eliminates failure risks, making it the strongest backbone for high-tonnage transport vehicles and heavy material handling systems.

Applications: Extra heavy-duty industrial equipment, heavy factory material storage racks, large high-tonnage transport trailers, and extreme-load material handling systems.

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Ultra Heavy-Duty Casters

Series UGXT - Cap. to 17,637 lbs.

#UGXT-Swivel showing Precision Machined Hub

An extreme specification beyond the reach of standard high-capacity casters, representing the absolute ceiling of the heavy-duty sector. Series UGXT starts with a single-caster load capacity of 5,512 lbs and can withstand an extreme tonnage of up to 17,637 lbs. From the manufacturing process, it introduces patented technologies and safety-reinforced designs, passing rigorous high-load dynamic tests. The entire series is standard-equipped with a high-stopping-power threaded knob precision brake system, ensuring multi-ton equipment remains absolutely stationary without the slightest displacement. It is born for aircraft maintenance, military equipment, and heavy power plant machinery transport.

► Applications:

  • Aviation & Aerospace: Aircraft maintenance and assembly platforms, heavy aerospace component transporters.

  • Ultra-Heavy Defense & Military: Multi-ton military equipment handling, specialized high-precision defense workstations.

  • Heavy Industry & Power Generation: Heavy electrical machinery transport in power plants, heavy engine manufacturing lines, and high-tonnage automated material handling systems.

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