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, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (1322726)
£19.89100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg This is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
In Stock150mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KAHB150TPR)
£19.90This apparatus / institutional castor comes with a ... Read More 150mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a total stop brake (Pressed Steel Frame) with a double ball race in the swivel head. A total stop brake brakes both the swivel head and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis castor is fitted with a grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance.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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322068)
£19.99125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NYBR)
£20.0280mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake ... Read More (Stainless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon caster wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125PN2BSWB)
£20.13Swivel with Brake Castor (Pressed Steel) - 125mm P ... Read Moreolyurethane Tyre with Nylon Centre Wheel (200kg Load Capacity) Engineered for durability and smooth performance, this Swivel Castor is built with a pressed steel frame and a red polyurethane tyre bonded to a white nylon centre. Designed to deliver exceptional manoeuvrability and low rolling resistance, it’s perfect for industrial trolleys, carts, and medium-duty applications. The swivel head features a double ball bearing race for effortless rotation and precise handling, while integral nylon thread guards protects the bearing from debris—ensuring long-lasting, reliable performance and smooth rolling. Key Features Excellent Mobility: Double ball bearing race provides smooth 360° swivel action. Durable Construction: Pressed steel housing with high-quality polyurethane wheel. Low Rolling Resistance: Polyurethane-on-nylon wheel with a single ball bearing ensures quiet, efficient movement. Long Service Life: Thread guards prevent dirt ingress for extended bearing performance. High Load Capacity: Rated to support up to 200kg per castor. Technical Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 105×80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77×60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (fits 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 155mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Wheel Diameter: 125mm Wheel Tread Width: 35mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane (92 Shore A) on Nylon Centre Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also called a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied) -
In Stock80mm 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (461NYBBR)
£20.65100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel fitted with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 270kg The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial castor uses. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
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 -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV160PPBR)
£21.54160mm Top Plate swivel and Brake Castor with a Whi ... Read Morete Polypropylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won’t damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 170kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (361CIBR)
£21.5575mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Press ... Read Moreed Steel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron castor wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322118)
£21.65125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100NY2BBR)
£21.68100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MSW100APCBBR)
Original price was: £37.81.£21.90Current price is: £21.90. Sale!100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake. The housing is made with an extra strong fabricated (welded) bracket and the top plate has 4 fixing holes with 105x80mm bolt hole centres. The wheel is a Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel running on two Ball Bearings for exceptional rolling performance. This castor has a Load Capacity of 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 146mm Offset: 30mm +/- 2mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Style: Wheel Brake: When applied, the wheel is locked but the swivel head can freely rotate. -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100NYBR)
£21.90100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/m (walking Speed). Key Specifications Top Plate Size: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts) Offset: 37mm Overall Height: 128mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake). Both the swivel rotation and the wheel is locked when applied. Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304
