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 Braked Castor with 24mm to 27mm Round Expander Fitting, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (194555)
Original price was: £15.89.£9.54Current price is: £9.54. Sale!100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a ny ... Read Morelon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with Brake. This castor comes complete with a 24mm - 27mm Round Expander. The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 80kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. The expander fitting is designed to fit into an round hollow tube with an internal diameter of 24mm to 27mm. This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. -
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 Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125PNBBHBR)
£43.07125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock80mm Black Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07HB080RN2B)
Original price was: £17.35.£11.28Current price is: £11.28. Sale!80mm All Black Single Bolt Hole Swivel & Brake ... Read More Castor with Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required. The powder coating offers better castor protection against the elements than a standard Zinc Plated Castor. View catalogue page here Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Black Powder Coated Pressed Steel Fixing Type: 13mm Single Bolt (Suits 12mm Bolt) Overall Height: 100mm Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and Swivel Rotation are stopped when the brake is applied. Load Capacity: 130kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed) Wheel Material: Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Tread Width: 36mm Castor Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 128mm The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (68 Shore A) absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products. -
In Stock200mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200PN1BSWB)
£35.93200mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Red Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (TS4100NY14L)
£36.65100mm Swivel Castor with a Total Stop brake (REVVO ... Read More Brand) with a White Nylon Wheel. The top plate measures 135mm x 110mm and has 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel has a Needle Roller Bearing and the Load Capacity is 225kg using manual propulsion and 4km/h (walking speed) Total Stop Brakes are also known as Swivel and Wheel Brakes. When applied the brake stops swivel head from rotating as well as the wheel. The white nylon wheel is a hard tread which provides the lowest rolling resistance and maximum mobility. Being nylon the wheel is non-marking and will not damage concrete floors. -
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 -
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150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS150PNBBHBR)
£48.35150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MSK200EA2BBR)
£49.41200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg. This castor has a heavy gauged pressed steel housing. With a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm thick forks, it is a castor built to last and suitable for arduous applications. Elastic Rubber Tyres are an excellent choice where you need a soft tyre that will not damage floors and a load capacity more than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel can hold. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG150CIB)
£49.92150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel brake (Total Stop Brake) which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation Double Pedal Brake Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Overall Height: 190mm Tread Width: 45mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm Cast iron wheels are generally the first choice for heavy duty and arduous applications. They have a high load capacity, are wear resistant and unaffected by swarf or aggressive materials. -
In Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 75kg Capacity | Grey Thermoplastic Wheel, Ball Bearing (K18HB075TPR)
£7.8775mm Swivel and brake (Total Stop Brake) with 10m ... Read Moresingle bolt hole fitting and a Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre. The wheel is fitted with a single ball bearing which reduces the effort required to push. This apparatus / institutional castor has a load capacity of 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Mounting Type: 10.5mm Single Bolt Hole (suits M10 Bolts) Overall Height: 103mm Castor Offset: 30.5mm Wheel Diameter: 75mm Wheel Tread Width: 28mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tyre Hardness: 85 Shore A Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake, which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock65mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Brake Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS065B65SF)
Original price was: £55.30.£41.67Current price is: £41.67. Sale!65mm Shock absorbing Swivel with Brake Castor with ... Read More Top plate measuring 55x55mm and 42x42mm fixing bolt holes centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel as a soft (Shore 80A) polyurethane tyre for high elasticity and is fitted with a precision ball bearing. This castor has as load capacity of 50kg. The brake on this castor locks the wheel only allowing the swivel head to rotate freely when the brake is applied. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and has a double ball race with hardened bearing seats in the swivel head for smooth swivel rotation. The frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protection. The shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 115mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 10mm as the load increases providing up t0 10mm of compression for a fine shock absorbing function. -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (361SUBR)
£35.1375mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Press ... Read Moreed Steel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres and 95mm Overall Height. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre castor wheel with 29mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZH080RN2B)
£12.1280mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read MoreCastor with Swivel and Wheel Brake. This castors has an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyred wheel on a Nylon Wheel with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.
