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 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 Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBHBR)
£5.14This castor comes with a 75mm Grey Rubber Tyre Whe ... Read Moreel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a brake (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV200RMBBR)
£27.95200mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor with a Bla ... Read Moreck Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 105x80mm bolt hole centres, an overall height of 235mm and a load capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23603FR)
£62.54100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (LAG Pressed Steel) with a Top Plate measuring 105x80mm and 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 30mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg A Total Stop Brake means that when applied, both the wheel and swivel rotation is stopped. -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (KSMG200NYBBK)
£47.67200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side Mounted Wheel Brake. Brakes wheel when applied and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 600kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Nylon castor wheels have a hard tread making them one of the easiest to move (Low tractive resistance). They have a high load capacity, are low maintenance and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis. -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200BSFMUD)
£90.49200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kgFor the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is just over 10mm. -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor With Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200BRFMUD)
Original price was: £135.58.£72.40Current price is: £72.40. Sale!200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) fixed cas ... Read Moretor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kgFor the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment.For a typical example, with a trolley or machinery using 4 of these castors please divide the total weight by 3. If the total weight being carried is 500kg then the relevant reading for the compression of the rubber pad on the chart's 'Y' axis is given at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) along the 'X' axis, which is just over 10mm. -
In Stock50mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 60kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050NYBHBR)
Original price was: £10.64.£6.14Current price is: £6.14. Sale!50mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel and Brake ... Read MoreCastor (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg -
In Stock60mm Compact braked Castor, 150kg Capacity | 60mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2BBR)
£22.9860mm Low Level swivel with brake castor and a 105x ... Read More80mm Top Plate with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KSMG150PCBBK)
£57.45150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm Bolt Holes (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake. Brakes the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 500kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Polyurethane tyre castor wheels offer high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance—lasting up to 10 times longer than rubber wheels under similar conditions. With a soft tread that’s softer than concrete, they won’t damage floors and operate with minimal noise. Resistant to oils, greases, petrol, and a wide range of chemicals, they’re ideal for demanding environments. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125PPBR)
£11.97125mm Top Plate swivel and Brake Castor with a Whi ... Read Morete Polypropylene wheel. It has 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 160kg 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100BSFHUD)
Original price was: £356.96.£225.27Current price is: £225.27. Sale!Swivel Castor c/w Wheel Brake - 100mm Polyurethane ... Read More Tyre, Aluminium Centre Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-BSF-HUD swivel with brake castor features a high-grade 100mm Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre (70 Shore D) wheel. The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions. The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment. Key features: Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance. Superior Swivel Head: Thrust bearing and taper roller bearing Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact. Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking Polyurethane Tyre. Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life. Castor Offset: 40mm Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised. Want to see more options? Check out our full GXT range in the catalogue. -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS125NYBR)
£26.92125mm 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: 42mm Overall Height: 155mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) which locks both the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV200NY1BSWB)
£30.35200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) . This castor has 105x80mm Hole Centres and 235mm Overall height. The White Nylon Wheel has a 50mm Tread Width and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 105x84/76mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 235mm Castor Offset: 55mm Swivel Radius: 165mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Load Capacity: 300kg -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS200NYBR)
£59.78200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg
