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ML338 - 5-Inch Rigid Blue Replacement Caster for Welding Carts

Packaging: 1 of each
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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Gear Rolling Smoothly

There is nothing more frustrating in the shop than a welding cart with a bad wheel. You try to pull your welder over to the next joint, and the cart gets stuck on a zip tie or veers off into a workbench. Stop fighting your equipment and fix it with the ML338 5-Inch Rigid Blue Caster. This isn't just a cheap plastic wheel; it's a solid replacement part built to handle the grit and grime of a real welding shop. If your cart is dragging, wobbling, or just plain stuck, this is the upgrade you need to get back to work.

Built for the Shop Floor

Welding shops are tough on wheels. Between metal shavings, concrete dust, and the heavy weight of gas bottles and transformers, standard casters just don't last. This 5-inch caster features a tough blue tread that stands up to abuse. It’s a rigid caster, meaning it doesn't swivel. This is perfect for the back wheels of your cart, giving you the stability you need to push your gear in a straight line without it wandering all over the place. The 5-inch size is a sweet spot—big enough to roll over extension cords and cracks in the floor, but low-profile enough to keep your center of gravity safe.

Heavy Duty Load Support

We know your rig is heavy. A fully loaded MIG welder plus a T cylinder of Argon/CO2 adds up to a lot of weight. The ML338 is designed to carry that load without buckling. The solid construction means you don't have to worry about airing up tires or dealing with flats. It’s ready to roll whenever you are. The rigid frame is made of steel, ensuring that when you push your cart, the energy goes into moving the welder, not bending the wheel bracket.

Easy DIY Replacement

Don't buy a whole new cart just because a wheel blew out. Swapping out a caster is one of the easiest repairs you can do. This unit bolts on to most standard cart patterns. Check your old wheel, make sure you need a rigid (fixed) one, and grab this replacement. It’s a small investment that saves you a ton of hassle every time you move your machine. Keep your focus on the arc, not on wrestling with a broken cart.

Additional Information
Product Type:Caster Wheel
Wheel Diameter:5 Inches
Caster Style:Rigid
Color:Blue
Tire Type:Solid
Application:Welding Carts, Shop Equipment
Packaging Description:1 of each
Cart Style:n/a
Cylinder Sizes:Small Cylinders

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 5-Inch Rigid Blue Caster

APPLICATIONS

  • Replacement wheel for welding cylinder carts
  • Material handling dollies and hand trucks
  • Mobile tool chests and workbenches
  • Shop equipment requiring straight-line tracking
  • Industrial racks and shelving units

FAQ

This is a rigid (fixed) caster, meaning it does not rotate 360 degrees. It is designed to roll in a straight line, typically used on the rear of carts for stability.

The wheel has a diameter of 5 inches.

It is a standard replacement size for many welding carts, but you should check your existing caster's mounting plate and wheel size to ensure compatibility before purchasing.

This is a solid tire, likely made of polyurethane or hard rubber, so it will never go flat and can handle heavy loads.

Typically, replacement casters do not include mounting hardware. You will likely need to reuse your existing bolts or purchase new ones separately.

Yes, when used as part of a set on a proper cart, these wheels are designed to support the weight of standard welding equipment, including gas cylinders.

Blue tread often indicates a specific material formulation, such as non-marking polyurethane, which is durable and protects shop floors.

This SKU (ML338) refers to a single caster unit.