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 LAG Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23606FR)
£72.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (LAG Pressed Steel) with a large Top Plate measuring 135 x 110mm and 105 x 80mm 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 40mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg A Total Stop Brake means that when applied, both the wheel and swivel rotation is stopped. -
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. -
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 Stock260mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 120kg Capacity | Puncture Proof Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS260PPDBR)
£137.04260mm Puncture Proof Braked Castor (Pressed Steel) ... Read More with 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Diamond Tread Puncture Proof Wheel on a Red Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg The wheel is sized 3.00-4 and made from microcellular polyurethane making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ160RN1B)
£36.19160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS100PNBBHBR)
£32.49100mm 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 Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Stainless Steel AISI 304 Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Overall Height: 126mm Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and the wheel are stopped when applied) Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane on a White Nylon Centre Tread Width: 30mm Tyre Hardness: 97 Shore A Bearing Type: Stainless Steel Roller Bearing Load Rating: 150kg (Hand pushed to 4km/h) -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV200RPBR)
£24.52200mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor with a Gre ... Read Morey Rubber Tyre wheel on a Nylon Center. It as 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and a Load Capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Grey rubber tyre that is both non-marking and gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that lower the rolling resistance. It makes a great new component to make your equipment mobile or as a replacement castor. It is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley, dolly or furniture where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG100PCB)
£52.27100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. This castor has a high quality Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake). Locks the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm Swivel Radius: 138mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 350kg (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, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125PCB300SWB)
£85.82125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Industrial Castor - Pressed Steel Frame). This castor has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 159mm. The wheel has an orange Polyurethane Tyre with a Cast Iron Centre Wheel and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. A swivel and wheel brake is also known as a total stop brake because when the brake is applied both the swivel rotation and the wheel are locked. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (Flexello 461RNBBR)
£42.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 160kg 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 and has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. The Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors. The roller bearing consists of steel rollers in a plastic cage that minimise rolling resistance even under heavy loads. -
In Stock50mm Shock Absorbing Swivel & Brake Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS050B65SF)
Original price was: £51.83.£33.86Current price is: £33.86. Sale!50mm Shock absorbing Swivel Castor with Brake. The ... Read More Top plate measures 55x55mm and has 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 40kg. The brake locks the wheel only allowing the swivel head to rotate freely. 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 100mm 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 Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS160RNBBHBR)
£70.64160mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 16mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KBMG125PCB)
£57.98125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake). Locks the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Overall Height: 165mm Offset: 39mm Swivel Radius: 147mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 400kg (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 Stock50mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with Brake, 50kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (BS1050NY01B)
Original price was: £13.03.£2.99Current price is: £2.99. Sale!50mm White Nylon Wheel fitted into a Single Bolt H ... Read Moreole Swivel Castor (Revvo Brand) with wheel brake to suit an M8 Fixing bolt. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Mounting Bolt Hole Size: M8 Overall Height: 73mm Offset: 22mm Wheel Material: Nylon Wheel Diameter: 50mm Wheel Tread Width: 17mm Brake style: Wheel Brake (Wheel is locked when the brake is applied while the swivel head is free to rotate) Load Rating: 50kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150BSFMUD)
Original price was: £155.25.£90.44Current price is: £90.44. Sale!150mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 200mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 700kg Load Capacity: For the most demanding applications and heavy-duty loads. Silver/Grey Powder Coating: Making this the best looking heavy-duty industrial castor on the market. The powder-coating not only looks great but also provides corrosion protection which prolongs its optimal performance and keeps the castor looking good. Total Stop Brake System: Applying the brake pedal simultaneously locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation. Quality Ball Bearings: For the lowest rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to move. Double Ball Bearing Race and hardened bearing Seats in the swivel head: For an optimum swivel rotation function and durability. Strong Pressed Steel Plate: The top plate measure 140x110mm with fixing bolt holes slotted to 105x80/75mm to suit 10mm bolts Precision Engineered: These castors have an incredibly smooth swivelling function with no "rock" to the swivel head and no sideways movement on the wheel for exceptional operating performance. Click here for catalogue page
