Braked Castors
Braked castors, also known as lockable castors, are designed to provide controlled movement and secure positioning for industrial, commercial and material handling equipment.Most braked castors are swivel castors fitted with wheel brakes, directional locks or total stop braking systems for improved safety and st...ability. Braked castors can include different locking mechanisms depending on the application requirements:
- Wheel Brake – Locks the wheel to prevent rolling
- Directional Lock – Locks the swivel movement for straight-line travel
- Total Stop Brake – Locks both wheel rotation and swivel movement simultaneously
Most brake systems are fitted to swivel castors. Fixed castors with brakes are less common, although some specialist heavy-duty and shock-absorbing castors include braking systems.
Braked Castor Construction
Swivel braked castors rotate 360 degrees around a vertical swivel axis and consist of a castor wheel mounted within a swivel housing or bracket. The main components typically include:
- Top plate or bolt hole fitting
- Swivel head and ball race
- Castor bracket or yoke
- Wheel and axle assembly
- Brake mechanism
The top plate or fixing determines how the castor attaches to equipment. Common fixing methods include top plate fixings and single bolt hole fittings. Correct bolt hole centres are important when replacing existing castors.
Single & Double Ball Race Bearings
The swivel head contains ball bearings which allow the castor to rotate smoothly under load. Braked swivel castors are commonly available with:
- Single ball race bearings
- Double ball race bearings
Double ball race designs are widely used for medium-duty and heavy-duty applications because they provide improved load distribution, smoother steering and greater durability under static and dynamic loads.
What is Castor Offset?
Castor offset is the distance between the swivel axis and the centre of the wheel axle. This offset allows swivel castors to self-align and travel in the direction of movement, improving manoeuvrability and steering performance during operation. Read More
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In Stock100mm High Temperature Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100HTBR)
£41.10100mm High Temperature Top Plate Swivel Castor wit ... Read Moreh Total Stop Brake (Stainless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. Black Phenolic caster wheel with 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg This castor is rated from -40 Deg. C to +280 Deg. C and is made from AISI304 Stainless Steel with a double ball race in the swivel head. -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 120kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HTBR)
£21.09100mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with Swivel &a ... Read Moremp; Wheel Brake. It has 80x60mm Bolt Hole centres, 128mm Overall Height and houses a High Temperature Black Phenolic castor wheel with a 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. It is Rated to +280 Degrees Celsius and has a Load Capacity = 120kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits M8 Fixing Bolts) Brake style: Swivel and wheel brake is also known as a total stop brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied. Overall Height: 128mm Castor Offset: 37mm Wheel Material: Black Phenolic Resin Wheel Tread width: 35mm Bore Type: Smooth Plain Bore Temperature Rating: -40 ºC to +280 ºC Load Rating: 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HTBHBR)
£21.20100mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee ... Read Morel) with Swivel & Wheel Brake. High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load Capacity = 125kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX125HTBHBR)
£36.23125mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee ... Read Morel) with Swivel & Wheel Brake. High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load Capacity = 125kg -
In Stock125mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX125HTBR)
£41.02125mm High Temperature Swivel with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree Castor (Pressed Steel). The top plate has four fixing holes with 80x60mm Bolt Hole spacing and the wheel is made from black phenolic resin with a smooth plain bore. It is Rated to +280 degrees C and has a load capacity of 150kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HTBHBR)
£24.8180mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel ... Read More) with Swivel & Wheel Brake. High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load Capacity = 100kg -
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80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HTBR)
£20.1980mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Swivel & ... Read More; Wheel Brake. It has 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres, 108mm Overall Height and High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with 35m Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. This castor is Rated to +280 degrees C. and has a Load Capacity of 100kg
