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 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KBCR20020241)
£97.03200mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with Swivel &a ... Read Moremp; Wheel Brake. Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125RPBHBR)
£8.89125mm Grey Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel fit ... Read Moreted in a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 100kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock75mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKATB075TPR)
£11.60This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas ... Read Moretor comes with a 50mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has total stop brake and a 60x60mm 4 hole Top Plate with slotted fixing bolt holes at 48/39x48/39mm. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h The grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Download Series Data Sheet here -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1000kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKB20020111)
£134.96200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1000kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100NY2BBR)
£21.68100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBR)
£5.5775mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon centre fitt ... Read Moreed into a Top Plate Swivel with brake Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that is non-marking and gentle on floors. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. -
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. -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GDS100B75SF)
£92.28100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel with Wheel Brake Cast ... Read Moreor which locks only the wheel when applied allowing the swivel head to rotate freely. The Top Plate measures 78mm x 78mm with 58mm x 58mm Bolt Hole spacings each fixing hole drilled to 7mm (to suit a 6mm fixing bolt). The Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre is fitted with precision ball bearings. This caster has a load capacity of 100kg. The shock absorbing function of this castor means that the overall height can vary by 20mm. The casters height without load is 160mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. Furthermore, the castor's offset will also vary from 45mm (at its full height of 160mm) to 53mm as the load increases. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATB125TPR)
£15.53Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 125 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Top Plate fitting Pressed Steel Swivel and Brake Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. This castor has a total stop brake that brakes both the swivel action and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
In Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 75kg Capacity | Grey Thermoplastic Wheel, Ball Bearing (K18HB075TPR)
£7.8775mm Swivel and brake (Total Stop Brake) with 10m ... Read Moresingle bolt hole fitting and a Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre. The wheel is fitted with a single ball bearing which reduces the effort required to push. This apparatus / institutional castor has a load capacity of 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Mounting Type: 10.5mm Single Bolt Hole (suits M10 Bolts) Overall Height: 103mm Castor Offset: 30.5mm Wheel Diameter: 75mm Wheel Tread Width: 28mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tyre Hardness: 85 Shore A Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake, which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ160NY1B)
£26.12Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wheel Brake (Press ... Read Moreed Steel) and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. 160mm White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Mounting Bolt Hole Centre: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Size: 13.5x11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 60mm Swivel Radius: 203.5mm Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied) -
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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (TSH200NY2HF)
£177.88200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor With Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel Brake (Fabricated Castor) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1500kg 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 A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 Power Towable to 6km/h. -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KSMG200PCBBK)
£70.69200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm Bolt Holes (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake. Brakes the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 600kg (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.
