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, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG100EAB)
£35.81100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed 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: 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 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 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 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. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX125HTBHBR)
£36.23125mm 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, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160NY2BBR)
£36.29160mm Swivel Castor with a Swivel & Wheel Brak ... Read Moree (Pressed Steel - Top Plate) and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel is White Nylon with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/w (walking speed) Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/74mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolt) Castor Offset: 55mm Swivel Radius: 150mm Overall Height: 200mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied) This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The white nylon castor wheel is a hard tread and contains Ball Bearings which ensures the lowest rolling resistance. Nylon is probably the most popular wheel used because it is relatively inexpensive, strong and long lasting. It is unaffected by water and resistant to most chemicals except acids and chlorines. -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS125NYBHBR)
£36.30125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (IBNY16014040)
Original price was: £74.79.£36.31Current price is: £36.31. Sale!160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Flexello ... Read More - Stainless Steel Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg using manual propulsions at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 137x105mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm mounting bolt) Overall Height: 240mm Swivel Radius: 170mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) -
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200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK200NY1BBR)
£36.62200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg. The brake is a total stop brake (also known as a swivel & wheel brake) because it stops both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied. The pressed steel housing is made from heavy gauge steel 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, 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (Flexello 461RNBR)
£37.79100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with a smooth Plain Bore. 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. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ160PN1B)
£37.90Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wheel Brake (Press ... Read Moreed Steel). This castor has a 160mm Wheel with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre with a Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 130x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings: 105x80mm drilled to suit 10mm fixing bolts Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (to suits a 10mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 190mm Swivel Radius: 203.5mm Offset: 60mm Tread Width: 40mm Brake Style: Swivel and Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) which stops the swivel rotation as well as the wheel when applied Shore Hardness: Shore A 92+3 Load Rating: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) This is a quality product that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. The polyurethane tyred wheel has a high load capacity, is resistant to wear and tear and has a low rolling resistance. Polyurethane is a slightly softer tread than a hard tread (such as nylon) and offers a quieter operation and reduces vibrations making it more comfortable for users. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearings (MBZ160PN2B)
£37.90160mm Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wheel Brake ... Read More(Pressed Steel). This castor has a 160mm Wheel with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre with a Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 130x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings: 105x80mm drilled to suit 10mm fixing bolts Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (to suits a 10mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 190mm Swivel Radius: 203.5mm Offset: 60mm Tread Width: 40mm Brake Style: Swivel and Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) which stops the swivel rotation as well as the wheel when applied Shore Hardness: Shore A 92+3 Load Rating: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) This high-quality polyurethane tyred castor wheel is designed for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Featuring a high load capacity, the polyurethane wheel is highly resistant to wear and tear. Dual ball bearings ensure low rolling resistance and smooth manoeuvrability, while the polyurethane tyre provides quieter operation and reduced vibration compared to hard treads such as solid nylon, improving comfort and ease of use -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (461CIBR)
£38.61100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 340kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 128x102mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100/105x76/80mm Fixing Bolt Size: 10mm Overall Height: 125mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron Wheel Diameter: 100mm Wheel Tread Width: 38mm Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Brake Style: Wheel Brake (When applied the wheel is locked and the swivel head is free to rotate) 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. -
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200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200NY2BBR)
£39.28200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ200PN1B)
Original price was: £49.21.£39.37Current price is: £39.37. Sale!200mm Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wheel Brake ... Read More(Top Plate - Pressed Steel) with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (to suit 10mm fixing bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied) Overall Height: 235mm Castor Offset: 54mm Swivel Radius: 204mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on Nylon (polyamide) Centre Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 50mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 350kg (hand pushed to 4km/h) This castor has a pressed steel housing with a double ball race in the swivel head. Together with the roller bearing this enables easy manoeuvrability. The Polyurethane tyre wheel is not affected by water, will not damage or mark most flooring and absorbs some of the rolling vibration increasing the comfort for the user and reducing the associated noise. It can be used in many applications making it a very versatile castor.
