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172B408 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Material determines chemical compatibility Standard durometer is 70 Shore A
Wrong material = catastrophic seal failure
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The CASTER,RIGID is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: IRON CAST AND STEEL PLATE, wheel_type: SOLID, plate_style: RECTANGULAR, tread_width: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, wheel_diameter: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, effective_height: 7.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5340-00-598-2786, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
172B408
NSN: 5340-00-598-2786
FSC: 5340
CAGE: 24446 — GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialIRON CAST AND STEEL PLATE
wheel_typeSOLID
plate_styleRECTANGULAR
tread_width2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
wheel_diameter6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
wheel_quantity1
effective_height7.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
style_designatorRIGID
surface_treatmentZINC PLATE
caster_plate_width4.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
wheel_bearing_typeROLLER
caster_plate_length6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN5340-00-598-2786
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
O-RING / SEAL — MATERIAL DETERMINES APPLICATION ID: — CROSS-SECTION CS: — SPECIFICATION Material: — Durometer: — Temp: — PN: 172B408 MFR: OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Wrong material = failure. Viton for oil/fuel, EPDM for water/steam, Buna-N for general purpose, Silicone for food-grade. Chemical incompatibility causes swelling, brittleness, or rapid degradation ✓ BROKER TIP Durometer (hardness) affects sealing pressure tolerance. Higher Shore A = harder = higher pressure. Standard durometer is 70A — verify if application requires different hardness PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
WHEEL QUANTITY: 1
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLT HOLES ALONG LENGTH: 4.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CASTER PLATE LENGTH: 6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CASTER PLATE MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIAL: FIBER AND RUBBER TREAD
SURFACE TREATMENT: ZINC PLATE
STYLE DESIGNATOR: RIGID
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
WHEEL QUANTITY1
CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN BOLT HOLES ALONG LENGTH4.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CASTER PLATE LENGTH6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CASTER PLATE MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIALFIBER AND RUBBER TREAD
SURFACE TREATMENTZINC PLATE
MATERIALIRON CAST AND STEEL PLATE
STYLE DESIGNATORRIGID
MATERIALIRON CAST AND STEEL BODY
SURFACE TREATMENTZINC BODY
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 4
81432Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
WT-81432-WInterchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
60R8-7Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
6789-2Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 172B408?
172B408 is a CASTER,RIGID.
What parts can replace 172B408?
There are 4 known substitutes for 172B408: 81432, WT-81432-W, 60R8-7 and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 172B408?
172B408 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5340-00-598-2786. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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