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 Swivel Castor with Brake, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (TS4100NY04L)
£35.14100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 225kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125NY1BSWB)
£11.87125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100RN1BSWB)
£14.91100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Blue Elastic Rubber Tyred on a Black Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 127mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Tread width: 35mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 65 Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Non-Marking and Gentle on Floors Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100PN1BSWB)
£10.74100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Polyurethane Tyred / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100NY1BSWB)
£9.80100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZH080RN1B)
£10.4580mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Sw ... Read Moreivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZH080PN1B)
£9.6480mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Sw ... Read Moreivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Polyurethane Tyred / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZH080NY1B)
£9.3180mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Sw ... Read Moreivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock60mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 120kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSVH060NY0BSWB)
£13.0360mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor to suit 12mm b ... Read Moreolt. This castor comes with a Swivel and Wheel Brake that locks both the wheel and the swivel head. The castor bracket is made from pressed steel and houses a solid nylon Wheel with a plain bore (without a bearing).This castor's load capacity is rated to 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h making it a great castor choice for most applications that require a small castor.This single bolt hole castor can be fitted with an expander fitting and requires a ACZ500 bolt hole reducer to reduce the 12mm bolt hole to 10mm for the expander fittings bolt that is 10mm. -
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 Way200mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200RN1BSWB)
£35.73200mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125PN1BSWB)
£13.34125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Red Polyrethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock80mm 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 -
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
