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, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522PNBTSB)
£41.57125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Swivel & ... Read MoreWheel Brake (Pressed Steel). This castor has 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and the wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Grey Nylon Centre with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock65mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Brake Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS065B65SF)
Original price was: £55.30.£41.67Current price is: £41.67. Sale!65mm Shock absorbing Swivel with Brake Castor with ... Read More Top plate measuring 55x55mm and 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 50kg. The brake on this castor locks the wheel only allowing the swivel head to rotate freely when the brake is applied. 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 115mm 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 Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZ160RN2B)
£42.14160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (Shore 65 A) on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheels have a high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance. The elastic rubber allows for user comfort by reducing vibration, noise and rolling resistance. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Braked Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (461PABBR)
£42.28100mm Top Plate Swivel with Brake Castor with 105x ... Read More80mm Bolt Hole Centres. The Castor wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (94 Shore A) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 128x102mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100/105mm x 76/60mm Bolt Hole Size: 11.2mm (Suited to M10 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 125mm Castor Offset: 26mm Brake Style: Wheel Brake. When applied, the brake locks the castor wheel and the swivel head is still free to rotate Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre (94 Shore A) / Aluminium Centre Bearing Type: Ball Bearings -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (461CIBBR)
£42.52100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. 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: Roller Bearing 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. -
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 Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125RNBBR)
£42.86125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV200RN2BSWB)
£42.94200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg. Blue elastic rubber tyres are gentle on floors and non-marking. They are a popular choice when a castor with a rubber tyre is needed but the weight to be carried is heavier than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel can hold. -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125PNBBHBR)
£43.07125mm 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 -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV200PN2BSWB)
£43.17200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & ... Read More; Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG150NYBBK)
£43.56150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon 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 (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side Mounted Wheel Brake. Brakes wheel when applied and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Capacity: 500kg (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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK125PA2BBR)
£44.09125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and 157mm Overall Height. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. This castor is made from heavy gauge pressed steel with a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm Castor Forks. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 225kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KBMG125EAB)
£44.51125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 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 = 225kg 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: 165mm Offset: 39mm Swivel Radius: 147mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 225kg (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 Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 225kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KSMG125EABBK)
£44.51125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 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 = 225kg 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: 12.7x25mm (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake allows the swivel head to rotate freely while locking the wheel. Overall Height: 165mm Offset: 39mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 225kg (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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG150NYB)
£44.70150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon 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 (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and the swivel rotation are locked when applied' Overall Height: 190mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Capacity: 500kg (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.
