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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522RTBTSB)
£46.12125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello 22 Series Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125NYB250SWB)
£49.37125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Wheel B ... Read Morerake (Industrial Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG100NYBBK)
£39.97100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm fixing Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a white Nylon Wheel and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 270kg 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: 12.7x25mm (to suit 12mm fixing bolts) 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: 270kg (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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 730kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH150PT15F)
£149.86150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor ... Read More (Fabricated Bracket) with 105mm x 80/75mm bolt hole centres and 202mm overall castor height. The wheel has a Revvothane Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 730kg The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm Features of the H Series Castor The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings. The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio Power Towable to 6km/h. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKB12520241)
£113.26125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg -
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) -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS150NYBHBR)
£45.89150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 200kg -
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 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 Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1322070)
£11.07125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK100NY1BBR)
£18.04100mm Swivel with Brake Castor (Heavy-Gauge Steel) ... Read More - White Nylon wheel - 250kg Load Rating A durable and versatile castor designed for demanding industrial and commercial environments. Its heavy-gauge [4mm thick Frame] steel bracket provides exceptional strength and stability, while the high-impact nylon wheel delivers smooth rolling performance with minimal maintenance. The non-marking wheel protects concrete and other hard flooring surfaces, and the roller bearing enhances manoeuvrability under load. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit an 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 130mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake as it locks both the swivel action and wheel when applied Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 117.4mm Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 250kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP200BSFMUD)
Original price was: £191.57.£111.60Current price is: £111.60. Sale!200mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 250mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 900kg 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 -
In Stock150mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150BSFMUD)
Original price was: £142.93.£76.33Current price is: £76.33. Sale!150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kgFor 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 between 11 and 12mm. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (822NYBTSB)
£66.63200mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel ... Read More& Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg
