ALCO 78463A 8" X 1" WHEEL, 5/16" BEARING

8" X 1" WHEEL, 5/16" BEARING is a wheelchair wheel / caster from ALCO (MPN 78463A) for use in mobility and patient transport environments. It helps restore fit, comfort, or function on compatible manual wheelchairs and transport chairs.

ALCO wheelchair parts and accessories are commonly used to keep chairs serviceable in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, long-term care, and home care. Replacing worn contact points, rolling components, or braking hardware can help support safe transfers, reliable mobility, and consistent user positioning. Confirm mounting style, spacing, and measurements for your specific chair before installation.

Key Features

• Replacement wheelchair wheel/caster component to keep mobility equipment rolling smoothly.
• Specified wheel sizes (when included in the listing) help match original ride height and handling.
• Bearing/bushing options (when specified) support correct axle fit on compatible forks and hubs.
• Useful for refurbishing high-use chairs and reducing equipment downtime.
• Appropriate for clinical transport and home mobility equipment when measurements match.

Product Specifications

• MPN/Part number: 78463A
• Brand: ALCO
• Category: Wheelchair parts & accessories
• Noted measurements in listing: 8, 1, 16
• For use with: Manual wheelchairs and transport chairs (verify mounting style and measurements for compatibility)

Ideal For

• Wheelchairs and transport chairs needing wheel/caster replacement
• High-use hospital and clinic transport fleets
• Mobility service technicians and repair shops