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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Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 220kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (461PNBR)
£32.55100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 220kg 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 Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100APC2BBR)
£33.74100mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake (Heavy G ... Read Moreauge Pressed Steel) a Beige Polyurethane Tyre (94 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105X85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 117mm Wheel Material: Beige Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 94 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 32mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Also known as a Total Stop Brake - Swivel Action and Wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Gentle on Floors -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (522PNTSB)
£33.77125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Grey Nylon Centre Wheel with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 250kg -
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 Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS100RNBBHBR)
£33.91100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG100EABBK)
£34.28100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Brake Style: Side Mounted Brake. The brake is applied to the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 200kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort. -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125PNBBR)
£34.51125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock50mm Shock Absorbing Fixed & Brake Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS050B65RF)
Original price was: £49.10.£34.54Current price is: £34.54. Sale!50mm Shock absorbing Fixed Castor with a Brake. Th ... Read Moree top plate measures 55x55mm with 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 when applied. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and 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. -
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100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461PNBBR)
£34.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kgThe 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (MSK200NYBR)
£34.66200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain bore. Load Capacity = 500kg. 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. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (Flexello 422RNBTSB)
£34.93100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Heavy Duty Flexello Pressed Steel Frame) . This top plate has 80x60mm Hole Centres to suit 8mm Bolts. The wheel is an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre with Roller Bearing to reduce the castor's rolling resistance. The Load Capacity is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre is a soft tread and is gentle on floors and non-marking. -
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 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 -
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 Heavy Duty Swivel Brake Castor, 700kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSV125NY2BBR)
£35.73125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor ... Read More with Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 700kg. The swivel head has a double ball race with hardened ball race track. The brake is a Total Stop Brake which is also known as a Swivel and Wheel Brake. This type of brake locks both the wheel and the swivel head so that the swivel head will not rotate while the brake is applied. The Top Plate measure 105x80mm with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The bolt holes are slotted to 80/75x60/55mm and suits 8mm Bolts. The castor wheel is a white nylon wheel (polyamide) with a 40mm tread width and fitted with two precision ball bearings. The hard wheel is non-marking and has the lowest rolling and swivel resistance. This castor is an excellent all purpose heavy duty castor. It is often used with high load mobile storage and transportation equipment in domestic, mechanical and industrial applications. Download HDV Series Datasheet Here
