Why Whole Foods Market fleet carts use this wheel

Whole Foods stores combine polished concrete flooring, electronic shelf labels (ESL), self-checkout terminals, and weighing stations on every aisle. The combination produces a high-static environment where standard polyurethane cart wheels generate disruptive charge as carts roll. The WI3054GDWD is the OEM-spec wheel Whole Foods uses across its US fleet — a polyurethane wheel with full dissipative compound that bleeds static to ground continuously.

The "D" suffix in WI3054GDWD indicates the dissipative-grade compound (vs the standard WI3054GDW which is anti-static-grade). Whole Foods specifies the dissipative grade because the store environment includes weighing scales and digital signage that are particularly sensitive to charge buildup. Replacing with a non-dissipative wheel will produce ESL flicker, scale read errors, and customer-complaint static at the register.

OEM cross-reference

• OEM part number: WI3054GDWD (P&H Casters)
• SCW SKU: WI3054GDWD
• Cart position: Front and rear, all four wheels
• Front swivel caster (matching): P35C454IGDNSB
• Compatible carts: Whole Foods Market US store fleet carts, all standard locations

Specifications

• Diameter: 5"
• Tread width: 1-1/4"
• Axle hole: 5/16"
• Hub length: 1-1/4"
• Bearing: Dual precision ball bearing
• Tread compound: Polyurethane, dissipative grade (full ESD-safe)
• Static dissipation: ESD-safe for ESL, weighing stations, self-checkout
• Load rating: 250 lb per wheel
• Origin: P&H Casters, OEM-spec for Whole Foods fleet

How to order for a fleet

One Whole Foods cart needs four wheels. For a typical 50-cart store, plan on ordering 200 wheels for a full fleet replacement, plus 20 to 30 spares. Whole Foods regional procurement teams managing 5+ stores qualify for tier pricing and NET-30 terms. See the fleet program or call 844-439-4335.

Stocked in Mansfield, TX, next door to the P&H Casters factory. Orders placed by 3:00 PM CT on a business day ship the same day. Most US destinations receive ground delivery in 1 to 5 business days.

This product is not affiliated with Whole Foods Market, Inc. Whole Foods Market is a registered trademark of Whole Foods Market, Inc., referenced here only to identify cart fitment.